DENHAM, JEFF (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1193 [15FE]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4817 [6JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4573 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6449 [17JY], H6521 [18JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3651, H3666, H3673 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3651, H3666, H3673 [26AP]

Appointments

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area: include Livingston County, IL, Jonesboro, IL, and Freeport, IL (see H.R. 1161), H902 [6FE]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9415 [2OC]

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

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), H1544 [13MR]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4822), H785 [5FE]

Corps of Engineers: authorize use of certain contributed funds for activities relative to operational documents and flood information for non-Federal reservoirs (see H.R. 5726), H3884 [9MY]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see H.R. 8), H4738 [1JN]

Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 2790), H9415 [2OC]

Crime: prohibit importation or transportation of child sex dolls (see H.R. 4655), H903 [6FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: expand availability of programs to veteran farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 6500), H7155 [24JY]

——— provide for establishment of a trust for the benefit of all unpaid cash sellers of livestock (see H.R. 4058), H1374 [5MR]

——— reauthorize the organic agriculture research and extension initiative (see H.R. 2436), H733 [30JA]

Dept. of Education: allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (see H.R. 2976), H3397 [17AP]

——— provide career and technical education for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers (see H.R. 6440), H6587 [19JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish and operate recovery home certification programs (see H.R. 5100), H7871 [5SE]

——— reauthorize school-based health centers (see H.R. 5899), H7751 [10AU]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H3707 [26AP]

——— support endemic orphan fungal disease research, incentivize valley fever vaccine development, and discover new antifungal therapies and diagnostics (see H.R. 6562), H7943 [7SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 6136), H5284 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: improve handling of crimes of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by incorporating a trauma-informed approach into initial response to and investigation of such crimes (see H.R. 4720), H785 [5FE]

——— 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 Transportation: issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H5977 [28JN]

——— prepare a plan on preservation needs of Route 66 (see H.R. 66), H784 [5FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H3060 [5AP]

——— hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (see H.R. 2147), H3059 [5AP]

——— improve process for determining the eligibility of caregivers of veterans to certain benefits (see H.R. 1910), H784 [5FE]

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

Diseases and disorders: reauthorize Mosquito Abatement Safety and Health Act and epidemiology laboratory capacity grants and require a GAO study on existing mosquito and other vector-borne surveillance and control programs (see H.R. 1310), H4285 [21MY]

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

Drugs: increase number of cannabis manufacturers registered under Controlled Substances Act for legitimate research purposes and allow VA health care providers to recommend federally-approved cannabis clinical trials (see H.R. 5634), H3705 [26AP]

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

FAA: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H6559 [18JY]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

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

GSA: provide flexibility relative to leaseback of certain Federal real property (see H.R. 7319), H10269 [17DE]

Housing: provide priority under certain federally assisted housing programs to assisting youths who are aging out of foster care (see H.R. 2069), H3148 [11AP]

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), H784 [5FE]

——— expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (see H.R. 6580), H8108 [10SE]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H7772 [24AU]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions (see H.R. 6898), H9088 [26SE]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H4139 [16MY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3936 [11MY]

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

Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize (see H.R. 502), H9091 [26SE]

Medicaid: increase number of States that may conduct demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services (see H.R. 3931), H7871 [5SE]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H8171 [12SE]

Medicare: cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H4981 [7JN]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H3783 [7MY]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H8108 [10SE]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H3444 [18AP]

Native Americans: provide incentives to encourage tribal job creation and economic activity (see H.R. 4506), H5022 [8JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H8172 [12SE]

Postal Service: designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular communities (see H.R. 6113), H7871 [5SE]

——— ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7782 [31AU]

Public Buildings Reform Board: ensure adequate time is provided to carry out responsibilities (see H.R. 7318), H10269 [17DE]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]

Route 66 Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 66), H784 [5FE]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5339), H1727 [20MR]

Russia: condemn ongoing occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation (see H. Res. 1022), H7921 [6SE]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H6650 [23JY]

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

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1610 [14MR]

Susquehanna National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 2991), H784 [5FE]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 1734), H7871 [5SE]

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

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

——— terminate Presidential Election Campaign Fund and transfer remaining funds to the NIH 10-Year Pediatric Research Initiative Fund (see H.R. 2008), H3507 [24AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: use on-site regulated medical waste treatment systems at certain facilities (see H.R. 5974), H4731 [25MY]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR]

Iraq: facilitate safe return of displaced peoples, support establishment of self-governing province, and rehabilitate war-ravaged areas in Nineveh Plain to preserve homeland and heritage of religious minorities (see H. Res. 741), H1217 [16FE]

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

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: use on-site regulated medical waste treatment systems at certain facilities (H.R. 5974), H4732 [25MY]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (H.R. 6405), H6464 [17JY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H8745 [25SE]

Remarks

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1193 [15FE]

Assyrian genocide: anniversary, E1127• [7AU]

Assyrian Martyr’s Day: observance, E1127• [7AU]

California: water infrastructure funding, H8895 [26SE]

Ceres, CA: anniversary, E209• [23FE]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, H8226 [13SE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4817 [6JN]

——— provide permanent authority to enter cost recovery agreements for evaluation and processing of permits for public utility, natural gas companies, and railroad carriers, H4817 [6JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to remove personally identifiable information from vessel manifests (H.R. 4403), H3360 [17AP]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5445 [21JN]

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

Dept. of the Interior: authorize a pilot project for an innovative water project financing program, H8226 [13SE]

——— authorize a pilot project for an innovative water project financing program (H.R. 434), H6450 [17JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement California Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan relative to New Melones reservoir, H6521, H6522 [18JY]

——— Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act administrative expenses account funding, H6449 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6449 [17JY], H6521, H6522 [18JY]

Dept. of Transportation: preempt State regulation of motor carrier meal and rest break rules, H3673, H3676 [26AP]

——— reduce judicial review period when litigants can challenge State environmental reviews of transportation projects, H3652 [26AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: use on-site regulated medical waste treatment systems at certain facilities (H.R. 5974), H7145 [24JY]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), H8226 [13SE]

Diego, Silvia M.: Stanislaus Medical Society John Darroch Memorial Award for Physician of the Year recipient, E594• [7MY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3597, H3652, H3673, H3676 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3597 [26AP]

Garton Tractor, Inc.: National Ag Science Center Legend of Agriculture Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E1502• [9NO]

Hoops for Youth Foundation: anniversary, E1298• [25SE]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10161 [12DE], H10191, H10192 [13DE]

Iraq: facilitate safe return of displaced peoples, support establishment of self-governing province, and rehabilitate war-ravaged areas in Nineveh Plain to preserve homeland and heritage of religious minorities (H. Res. 741), E1127• [7AU]

Manteca, CA: anniversary, E591• [7MY]

McCain, John: tribute (H. Res. 1047), H7915 [6SE]

Modesto, CA: anniversary of Congregation Beth Shalom, E207• [23FE]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 3508), H9135 [27SE]

Railroads: submit report to Congress and notify consumers of safety audits conducted on railroads or rail transit agencies (H.R. 1093), H9138 [27SE]

Stanislaus County, CA: tribute to Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors Immigrant Heritage Month proclamation, E906• [25JN]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H3088 [10AP]

Votes: position on missed, H5347• [20JN], E171• [13FE], E220• [26FE], E588• [7MY]

Tributes

Anderson, Darius, E1686• [19DE]

Antle, Rick L., H3578, H3579 [26AP]

Applbaum, Isaac, E1696• [20DE]

Assemi, Darius, E1691• [20DE]

Berteau, Glen, E1694• [20DE]

Butler, Pete, E1493• [2NO]

Christianson, Adam, E1675• [13DE], E1697• [20DE]

Kliatchko, Aaron, E985• [10JY]

Luntz, Frank, E1692• [20DE]

MacRae, Bruce, E1684• [19DE]

Moore, Steve, E1426• [19OC]