COOK, PAUL (a Representative from California)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5788 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see H.R. 4819), H4285 [21MY]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H733 [30JA]

Armed Forces: codify and make permanent the Career Intermission Program to enhance retention of members (see H.R. 5348), H3060 [5AP]

——— ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H3316 [13AP]

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

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H3316 [13AP]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H8728 [13SE]

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

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

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H6196 [13JY]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (see H. Res. 1091), H9416 [2OC]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (see H. Res. 1091), H9416 [2OC]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 4223), H3452 [23AP] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

CBO: modernize scoring of preventive health legislation to assess long-term health savings (see H.R. 2953), H7754 [14AU]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H7754 [14AU]

Children and youth: condemn violence against children globally and encourage development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally (see H. Res. 910), H9153 [27SE]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2317), H784 [5FE]

Crime: provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 4915), H1699 [19MR]

Dept. of Defense: allow combat support agency personnel to terminate residential or motor vehicle leases and telephone service contracts while deployed (see H.R. 5851), H4138 [16MY]

Dept. of Education: require that certain Federal education funds be used for the improvement of security at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5307), H4285 [21MY]

Dept. of HHS: support endemic orphan fungal disease research, incentivize valley fever vaccine development, and discover new antifungal therapies and diagnostics (see H.R. 6562), H7871 [5SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H678 [29JA]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see H.R. 4854), H1478 [7MR]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1342 [1MR]

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

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7685 [25JY]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (see H.R. 4910), H1127 [13FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Ski Area Fee Retention Account (see H.R. 5171), H1478 [7MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to increase access to hepatitis C testing for Vietnam-era veterans (see H.R. 5922), H6196 [13JY]

——— conduct a pilot program on posttraumatic growth (see H.R. 5986), H5581 [22JN]

——— furnish headstones or markers to private cemeteries for graves of certain World War I veterans (see H.R. 4565), H678 [29JA]

——— include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 1206), H3055 [2AP]

——— increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see H.R. 1212), H554 [18JA]

——— permit display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries (see H.R. 4312), H555 [18JA]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H4285 [21MY]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3452 [23AP]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H5817 [27JN]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H5363 [20JN]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 1456), H5201 [14JN]

Foreign aid: ensure adolescent girls in developing countries enroll in and succeed in school, address barriers adolescent girls face in accessing school, and develop U.S. Global Strategy To Empower Adolescent Girls (see H.R. 7055), H9763 [3DE]

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

——— support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3979 [15MY]

Georgia (country): support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (see H.R. 6219), H6264 [16JY]

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

Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H603 [20JA]

Guatemala: express condolences for victims of volcanic eruption, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge U.S. agencies to continue to provide assistance (see H. Res. 944), H5817 [27JN]

Health: prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 1270), H6175 [12JY]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H5991 [6JY]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see H.R. 6108), H5286 [19JN]

Immigration: admit Canadian retirees who own or lease a home in the U.S. as long-term visitors for purpose of travel or recreation (see H.R. 3513), H3979 [15MY]

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

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H8739 [20SE]

Insurance: restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (see H.R. 762), H8171 [12SE]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 676), H19 [8JA]

——— condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H7782 [31AU]

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

——— impose terrorism-related sanctions against As-Saib Ahl Al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah Al-Nujaba and publish a list of armed groups receiving assistance from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 4238), H3783 [7MY]

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

——— celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3576 [25AP]

Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7748 [7AU]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H6651 [23JY]

Labeling: make exclusive the authority of the Federal Government to regulate labeling of products made in the U.S. and introduced in interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 4923), H5649 [25JN]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]

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

Law enforcement: reform benefits for public service officers (see H.R. 5060), H1212 [15FE]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: anniversary of Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works) (see H. Con. Res. 122), H4980 [7JN]

Marine Corps: designate national day of remembrance for terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 967), H6113 [11JY]

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

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9153 [27SE]

Medicare: allow qualified group practices to furnish certain items and services at qualified skilled nursing facilities to individuals entitled to certain benefits to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations (see H.R. 6502), H9821 [10DE]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H785 [5FE]

——— improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see H.R. 3635), H3507 [24AP]

——— provide for payments for certain rural health clinic and federally qualified health center services furnished to hospice patients (see H.R. 1828), H3707 [26AP]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H903 [6FE]

National Park Restoration Fund: establish from Federal land energy production revenues (see H.R. 5210), H3783 [7MY]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 6287), H8108 [10SE]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9691 [28NO]

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

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (see H.R. 6774), H8733 [17SE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services (see H.R. 354), H7920 [6SE]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H6263 [16JY]

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

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3452 [23AP]

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

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

Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3452 [23AP]

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

Taxation: allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement (see H.R. 5860), H4209 [17MY]

——— allow tax credits to veterans for establishment of franchises (see H.R. 4473), H733 [30JA]

——— allow tax free distributions from 529 college savings plans for certain expenses associated with registered apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 3395), H4139 [16MY]

——— modify credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources and investment credit for certain qualified investment credit facilities (see H.R. 4137), H6042 [10JY]

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

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: amend relative to efforts of foreign countries to reduce demand for commercial sex acts under the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking (see H.R. 466), H7920 [6SE]

Vietnamese Conflict: extend the Vietnam Service Medal to veterans who participated in the S.S. Mayaguez rescue (see H.R. 1788), H5649 [25JN]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 809), H3052 [29MR]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3452 [23AP]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H6650 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

FERC: extend deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in California (see H.R. 5817), H3976 [15MY]

Public welfare programs: clarify authority of tribal governments relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 6242), H5815 [27JN]

San Bernardino National Forest: provide for a land exchange with San Bernardino County, CA, to enhance land management (see H.R. 5513), H3315 [13AP]

Surplus Government property: provide access to and manage distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses (see H.R. 6940), H9150 [27SE]

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

Constitutional authority statements

FERC: extend deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in California (H.R. 5817), H3978 [15MY]

Public welfare programs: clarify authority of tribal governments relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 6242), H5816 [27JN]

San Bernardino National Forest: provide for a land exchange with San Bernardino County, CA, to enhance land management (H.R. 5513), H3316 [13AP]

Surplus Government property: provide access to and manage distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses (H.R. 6940), H9152 [27SE]

Remarks

Bremer, Carol and Don: Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Foundation Humanitarian Award recipients, E1182• [28AU]

Caine, David: Lake Arrowhead, CA, Communities Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E398• [5AP]

California Desert Conservation Area: provide for conservation and enhanced recreation opportunities (H.R. 857), H5601 [25JN]

Hultquist, Sid: Victor Valley College Alumni Hall of Fame inductee, E221• [26FE]

Hunter, Fred: Victor Valley College Foundation President’s Award recipient, E219• [26FE]

Rim of the World Historical Society: Lake Arrowhead, CA, Communities Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit of the Year award recipient, E402• [5AP]

San Bernardino National Forest: provide for a land exchange with San Bernardino County CA, to enhance land management (H.R. 5513), H9774 [10DE]

Smith, Thurston: Victor Valley College Foundation Distinguished Service-Community Service Award recipient, E219• [26FE]

Snow Valley Mountain Resort, LLC: Lake Arrowhead, CA, Communities Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E393• [5AP]

Visser, Michael: Victor Valley College Foundation Distinguished Education Service Award recipient, E232• [27FE]

Tributes

Blewett, Russell E., E753• [1JN]

Caloca, Steven, E1175• [24AU]

Entzel, Cynthia, E58• [18JA]

Fornal, Alma Newsom, E1688• [19DE]

Gardner, Patricia, E410• [10AP]

Gibson, David, E1668• [13DE]

Haislip, Sharon, E1667• [13DE]

Kennedy, Jim, E1557• [27NO]

Lamere, Lisa, E866• [19JN]

Lowry, Beverly, E1537• [16NO]

Messer, Edward, E1671• [13DE]

Pena, Antonio, E1694• [20DE]

Wilburn, Ray V., E61• [18JA]