HICE, JODY B. (a Representative from Georgia)

Amendments

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

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6528 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 681), H1178 [14FE]

Abraham Lincoln Medal for Public Sacrifice: establish (see H.R. 4588), H9467 [6NO]

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 (see H.R. 620), H677 [29JA]

Armed Forces: ensure each member who is discharged or separated from service receives documentation relative to the training and experience of the member (see H.R. 5049), H1212 [15FE]

——— require servicemembers receive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (see H.R. 4954), H3097 [10AP]

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

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), H1342 [1MR]

Colleges and universities: protect freedom of speech, thought, and expression (see H. Res. 307), H3444 [18AP]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (see H.R. 4311), H1179 [14FE]

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

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: bring into the regular appropriations process (see H.R. 2553), H1217 [16FE]

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

——— provide for certain sentencing enhancements relating to illegal reentry offenses and clarify manner in which sentences for such offenses are to be served (see H.R. 5526), H3576 [25AP]

——— provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 4526), H678 [29JA] (see H.R. 4915), H3060 [5AP]

Dept. of Defense: permit individuals eligible for tuition assistance to use such benefits for licensing, credentialing, and certification programs offered by entities other than institutions of higher education (see H.R. 4633), H1179 [14FE]

——— provide for inclusion of names of crew members of U.S.S. Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969, on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (see H.R. 5689), H4584 [22MY]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H3979 [15MY]

Dept. of HHS: nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (see H.R. 5343), H3936 [11MY]

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

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, condemn harassment and threats against such individuals, and call for resignation of Portland, OR, Mayor, Ted Wheeler (see H. Res. 1048), H7781 [31AU]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4583 [22MY]

——— establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H3343 [16AP]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (see H. Res. 937), H5152 [13JN] (see H. Res. 970), H5816 [27JN]

Dept. of State: prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H6588 [19JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9526 [14NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: issue bonds to finance construction of a southern border wall (see H.R. 7304), H10512 [20DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (see H.R. 3642), H3343 [16AP]

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

——— 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), H3316 [13AP]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9691 [28NO]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H170 [11JA]

Europe: reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (see H. Res. 1035), H7724 [26JY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H3097 [10AP]

Federal employees: provide for an alternative removal for performance or misconduct (see H.R. 559), H1227 [23FE]

Firearms: enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms licensees and criminalize theft of a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club (see H.R. 3790), H3148 [11AP]

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

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

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

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

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

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (see H.R. 878), H737 [2FE]

Immigration: change first-time illegal entry into the U.S. from a misdemeanor to a felony and make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6318), H6264 [16JY]

——— clarify prohibition on postsecondary education benefits for certain aliens and grant a private right of action to persons injured by a violation of such prohibition (see H.R. 5229), H1501 [8MR]

——— clarify standards of family detention and treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6134), H5363 [20JN]

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

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H478 [17JA]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9763 [3DE]

Infrastructure: waive certain procurement provisions for a project that receives funds from certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 5310), H3979 [15MY]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 4575), H3211 [12AP]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H4584 [22MY]

IRS: prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns (see H.R. 4916), H1268 [26FE]

——— report on the Taxpayer Identification Number Perfection Program (see H.R. 6333), H6111 [11JY]

Israel: commemorate anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital, commend subsequent relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and reaffirm U.S.-Israel friendship (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9767 [6DE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see H. Res. 763), H3148 [11AP]

Law enforcement officers: permit uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms in certain Federal facilities (see H.R. 2561), H3887 [9MY]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 13), H3444 [18AP]

Medicare: extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H678 [29JA]

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

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H3452 [23AP]

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: establish (see H.R. 5356), H3148 [11AP]

OSHA: provide relief for crane operators from third party certification in cases in which such operators are only delivering or retrieving propane containers (see H.R. 5988), H5201 [14JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H3930 [10MY]

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

Rosenstein, Rod J.: impeach (see H. Res. 1028), H7687 [25JY]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process (see H. Res. 712), H624 [22JA]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9691 [28NO]

Smithsonian Institution: establish a comprehensive women’s history museum (see H.R. 19), H7824 [4SE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9691 [28NO]

Taxation: make certain bonuses tax free (see H.R. 5012), H1227 [23FE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H4982 [7JN]

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

——— provide a special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber (see H.R. 4962), H1268 [26FE]

——— provide deduction for certain charity care provided by physicians (see H.R. 5856), H10170 [12DE]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 5067), H3887 [9MY]

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

Voting: prohibit Federal payments to a unit of local government that allows individuals who are not U.S. citizens to vote in elections for State or local office (see H.R. 6482), H7689 [25JY]

Waters, Representative: condemn and censure relative to remarks about public treatment of members of the Trump administration (see H. Res. 962), H5648 [25JN]

Wood: accelerate use of wood in buildings, especially tall wood buildings (see H.R. 1380), H5977 [28JN]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9691 [28NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Homeland Security: take appropriate actions to ensure that an illegal alien sex offender is in removal proceedings or has been ordered removed, and is required to register as a sex offender (see H.R. 6595), H7722 [26JY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the site of Kettle Creek Battlefield in Wilkes County, GA, and adjacent property (see H.R. 7077), H9438 [19OC]

Federal agencies and departments: reform to improve efficiency and effectiveness (see H.R. 6787), H8170 [12SE]

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), H5199 [14JN]

Law enforcement officers: include railroad police officers in definition of qualified law enforcement officers (see H.R. 6914), H9089 [26SE]

Merit Systems Protection Board: reauthorize and modify authority (see H.R. 6391), H6263 [16JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Homeland Security: take appropriate actions to ensure that an illegal alien sex offender is in removal proceedings or has been ordered removed, and is required to register as a sex offender (H.R. 6595), H7726 [26JY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the site of Kettle Creek Battlefield in Wilkes County, GA, and adjacent property (H.R. 7077), H9439 [19OC]

Federal agencies and departments: reform to improve efficiency and effectiveness (H.R. 6787), H8171 [12SE]

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 (H.R. 6108), H5200 [14JN]

Law enforcement officers: include railroad police officers in definition of qualified law enforcement officers (H.R. 6914), H9091 [26SE]

Merit Systems Protection Board: reauthorize and modify authority (H.R. 6391), H6263 [16JY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H10495 [20DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, H10328 [19DE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), Senate amendment, H10495 [20DE]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), H5840 [28JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6528, H6529 [18JY]

EPA: prohibit funding for Office of Environmental Justice Environmental Justice Small Grants Program, H6528, H6529 [18JY]

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

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 (H.R. 6108), H9775 [10DE]

Immigration: proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10328 [19DE], H10495 [20DE]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H466 [17JA]

National Bible Week: observance, H9685 [28NO]

REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia (organization): tribute to REACH Scholar honorees from Baldwin County, GA, E1376• [5OC]

——— tribute to REACH Scholar honorees from Barrow County, GA, E1396• [12OC]

Religion: importance and impact of Bible on individuals and on development of American culture, H9685 [28NO]

Secret Service: extend overtime pay exception for agents (H.R. 6893), H9792, H9793 [10DE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H466 [17JA]

Transportation Security Administration: require Federal Air Marshal Service to utilize risk-based strategies (H.R. 4467), H1672 [19MR]

University of Georgia: tribute to football team, H493 [18JA]

Subpoena Notices

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, H1512 [13MR]

Tributes

Hildreth, Steven A., E1075• [26JY]

Maddox, Chase, E206• [20FE]

Schmittou, Margaret F. (Faye), E202• [16FE]

Simons, Ernie, H4698 [24MY]

Smith, J. Josh, H6120 [12JY]