POE, TED (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4574 [22MY], H4674 [23MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5745 [26JN]

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]

Ahmad, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor: tribute (see H. Res. 1125), H9431 [12OC]

Armed Forces: clarify effective date of promotion of commissioned officers of the Army and Air National Guard and improve processes for Federal recognition of promotions of such officers (see H.R. 5713), H4981 [7JN]

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. 4223), H1342 [1MR] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see H. Res. 838), H3505 [24AP]

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), H5094 [12JN]

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), H4729 [24MY]

——— express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (see H. Con. Res. 72), H3060 [5AP]

China: express solidarity with Tuidang Movement whereby Chinese citizens renounce ties to the Communist Party and affiliates and call for immediate end to campaign to persecute Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Res. 932), H5991 [6JY]

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]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see H.R. 3301), H1127 [13FE]

Corps of Engineers: expedite completion of certain feasibility studies and reports for a storm damage mitigation project along the Texas coast and amend Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for such project (see H.R. 5897), H4284 [21MY]

Courts: prohibit issuance of national injunctions (see H.R. 6730), H8172 [12SE]

Daughters of the Republic of Texas (organization): establish Republic of Texas Legation Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 6672), H7756 [17AU]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H6650 [23JY]

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

——— combat campus sexual violence (see H.R. 6464), H6648 [23JY]

——— require additional reporting by institutions of higher education on crime and harm that occurs during student participation in programs of study abroad (see H.R. 4410), H3979 [15MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop educational materials relative to human trafficking in schools (see H.R. 5407), H2041 [22MR]

——— 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), H8172 [12SE]

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]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see H.R. 4854), H581 [19JA]

Dept. of Labor: extend pilot program on off-base transition training for veterans and spouses (see H.R. 4835), H552 [18JA]

Dept. of State: establish a permanent residence in Jerusalem, Israel, for the U.S. Ambassador to Israel (see H.R. 3547), H170 [11JA]

——— establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (see H.R. 5274), H3343 [16AP]

——— 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 Gateway Communities Improvement Program (see H.R. 5471), H3146 [11AP]

——— 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), H7943 [7SE]

Dept. of Transportation: exempt certain motor carriers involved in agricultural business from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5949), H8172 [12SE]

——— exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H8172 [12SE]

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

——— modify eligibility requirements for participation in a commercial driver pilot program (see H.R. 3889), H1336 [27FE]

——— request nominations for and make determinations regarding roads to be designated under the national scenic byways program (see H.R. 5158), H1372 [5MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: 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), H3397 [17AP]

——— permit display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries (see H.R. 4312), H738 [2FE]

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

——— provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (see H.R. 3605), H1699 [19MR]

Depts. of Defense and State: develop and implement a strategy for removing unexploded ordnance in Syria and Iraq (see H.R. 5883), H4242 [18MY]

Discrimination: provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see H.R. 5924), H5201 [14JN]

Drugs: stop production of fentanyl and its trafficking into the U.S. from China (see H.R. 7091), H9448 [26OC]

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

Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4745), H9744 [29NO]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H7921 [6SE]

——— strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see H.R. 6406), H6463 [17JY]

EPA: exclude vehicles used solely for competition from certain provisions of the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 350), H4694 [23MY]

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), H9092 [26SE]

——— require reports by Dept. of State, Dept. of the Treasury, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 6224), H5748 [26JN]

European Union: reaffirm trade and investment partnership with the U.S. is critical to economic and national security, prioritize fair trade, and support and make permanent the exemption from steel and aluminum tariffs (see H. Res. 810), H3059 [5AP]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H5817 [27JN]

FDA: extend market exclusivity periods for drugs approved to prevent, diagnose, or treat a rare disease or condition (see H.R. 1223), H7824 [4SE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit requirement that private entities design or alter their commercial information technology products to facilitate Government surveillance (see H.R. 5823), H3977 [15MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court: require Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation of judges (see H.R. 5120), H1333 [27FE]

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), H4243 [18MY]

Freedom of religion: call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws (see H. Res. 349), H584 [19JA]

Genocide: draw upon relevant lessons of past genocides to help prevent war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide against religious and ethnic groups (see H. Res. 220), H3708 [26AP]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 5280), H3783 [7MY]

Georgia (country): support territorial integrity and condemn Syrian decision to recognize certain Georgian territories as independent (see H. Res. 1030), H7687 [25JY]

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

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H3397 [17AP]

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]

Immigration: clarify standards of family detention and treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6204), H5580 [22JN]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H7921 [6SE]

——— increase transparency and modify reporting requirements for temporary nonimmigrant work visas to prevent human trafficking (see H.R. 4777), H168 [11JA]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see H.R. 6195), H5977 [28JN]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H584 [19JA]

——— require consultation with State and local elected officials and a public hearing before awarding grants or contracts for housing facilities for unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6553), H7721 [26JY]

India: enhance defense and security cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 6506), H8732 [17SE]

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), H7724 [26JY]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see H.R. 4744), H1609 [14MR]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3056 [2AP]

——— support continued protests, human rights, and desire for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 979), H5980 [29JN]

Israel: authorize assistance for anti-missile defense systems (see H.R. 5126), H1729 [20MR]

——— 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]

——— 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), H9821 [10DE]

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]

Korean Peninsula: commend diplomatic negotiations on denuclearization (see H. Res. 861), H3783 [7MY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize (see H.R. 502), H3397 [17AP]

Lucas Lowe Post Office, Hardin, TX: designate (see H.R. 7331), H10335 [19DE]

Medicaid: provide payment for patient navigator services (see H.R. 6808), H8725 [13SE]

Medicare: provide for coverage of cancer care planning and coordination (see H.R. 5160), H1372 [5MR]

Moldova: reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms (see H. Res. 745), H6465 [17JY]

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

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see H.R. 2584), H6042 [10JY]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (see H.R. 5576), H3441 [18AP]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9430 [12OC]

OMB: establish an interagency working group to study Federal efforts to collect data on sexual violence and to make recommendations on harmonization of such efforts (see H.R. 4893), H3097 [10AP]

Pakistan: prohibit funding for assistance and require Dept. of State and AID to transfer funds to the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4934), H1374 [5MR]

Patents: include exclusive economic zone as part of U.S. for patent infringement (see H.R. 7201), H9743 [29NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H1374 [5MR]

——— ensure any replacement allows States to reform their individual health insurance markets provided that such reform includes certain features (see H. Res. 1089), H9151 [27SE]

Postal Service: establish rates for delivery of inbound international mail that do not discriminate between foreign and domestic mailers and review foreign practices relative to exchange of e-commerce goods with the U.S. (see H.R. 5524), H4850 [6JN]

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

Religion: recognize significance of parsonage allowance to religious and spiritual communities and support its continued exemption from gross income for tax purposes (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6463 [17JY]

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]

——— impose sanctions against financial institutions in response to continued occupation of Ukraine (see H.R. 6423), H6651 [23JY]

SBA: issue loans to homeowners in areas at risk for disasters to carry out pre-disaster mitigation activities (see H.R. 6499), H7155 [24JY]

Syria: condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (see H. Res. 1165), H9822 [10DE]

——— condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees (see H.R. 4681), H584 [19JA]

Taxation: allow an above-the-line deduction for charitable contributions for individuals not itemizing deductions (see H.R. 3988), H8742 [24SE]

——— limit amount of certain qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 4459), H3887 [9MY]

——— repeal excise tax on private college endowments (see H.R. 5220), H8732 [17SE]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (see H.R. 6018), H6175 [12JY]

Treaties and agreements: require congressional approval for peaceful nuclear cooperation agreements and ensure partners in such agreements renounce pursuit of enrichment and reprocessing technologies (see H.R. 5357), H1753 [21MR]

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

——— restrict loans from international financial institutions until the Turkish Government ends detention of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6633), H7756 [17AU]

U.N.: establish U.S. policy relative to contributions to U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 6451), H7689 [25JY]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 4706), H738 [2FE]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H1342 [1MR]

U.S.-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement: ensure permits issued to foreign air carriers to operate in the U.S. comply with certain labor standards or labor-related rights and principles (see H.R. 2150), H903 [6FE]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see H. Res. 931), H6559 [18JY]

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), H8887 [25SE]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 5621), H4850 [6JN]

Western Hemisphere: reaffirm importance of preserving free and fair elections and strengthening democratic institutions and reject efforts by Venezuela, Russia, and others to interfere with elections (see H. Res. 843), H3506 [24AP]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H5201 [14JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Colleges and universities: provide online contact information for sexual assault response and support services and investigation processes and cooperate with local law enforcement on investigative responsibilities (see H. Res. 1064), H8726 [13SE]

Dept. of HHS: establish Megan Rondini and Leah Griffin National Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Task Force (see H.R. 7292), H10209 [13DE]

——— establish Megan Rondini National Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Task Force (see H.R. 7222), H9767 [6DE]

Dept. of HUD: improve transitional housing services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (see H.R. 6701), H7824 [4SE]

Dept. of Justice: authorize a grant for nonprofit, nongovernmental entities to support oversight and anti-abuse education at the U.S. Olympic Committee, its national governing body, and each Paralympic sports organization (see H.R. 5252), H1542 [13MR]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see H.R. 5955), H4728 [24MY]

——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see H.R. 5341), H1727 [20MR]

——— safeguard Crime Victims Fund (see H.R. 5363), H1754 [21MR]

Eastern Europe: affirm U.S. support to Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova in their effort to retain political sovereignty and territorial integrity (see H. Res. 955), H5362 [20JN]

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), H5748 [26JN]

Information technology: encourage edge providers, broadband providers, and data brokers to include certain data protections in their policies (see H. Res. 1039), H7734 [31JY]

Law enforcement: limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 6617), H7723 [26JY]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see H.R. 5364), H1754 [21MR]

Texas A&M University: tribute to 12th Woman program to eliminate sexual assault on college campuses (see H. Res. 1064), H8726 [13SE]

Trees: protect publicly owned trees from unnecessary destruction, maiming, or alteration (see H.R. 5156), H1372 [5MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6797), H8724 [13SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: establish Megan Rondini and Leah Griffin National Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Task Force (H.R. 7292), H10210 [13DE]

——— establish Megan Rondini National Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Task Force (H.R. 7222), H9768 [6DE]

Dept. of HUD: improve transitional housing services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (H.R. 6701), H7824 [4SE]

Dept. of Justice: authorize a grant for nonprofit, nongovernmental entities to support oversight and anti-abuse education at the U.S. Olympic Committee, its national governing body, and each Paralympic sports organization (H.R. 5252), H1543 [13MR]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (H.R. 5955), H4729 [24MY]

——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (H.R. 5341), H1728 [20MR]

——— safeguard Crime Victims Fund (H.R. 5363), H1755 [21MR]

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 (H.R. 6219), H5749 [26JN]

Law enforcement: limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (H.R. 6617), H7727 [26JY]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (H.R. 5364), H1755 [21MR]

Trees: protect publicly owned trees from unnecessary destruction, maiming, or alteration (H.R. 5156), H1373 [5MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6797), H8726 [13SE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H7753 [14AU], H7755 [17AU], H9155 [28SE], H10173 [13DE]

Excerpts

Court statements made by sexual abuse as children victims in the trial of Larry Nassar, H641–H643 [29JA]

Letters

Citizens’ Right To Know Act: several organizations, H3860 [9MY]

——— William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., H3860 [9MY]

Peace Corps Reform Act: Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H6023 [10JY]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6022 [10JY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6023 [10JY]

Siege at the Alamo: William B. Travis, H8109 [12SE], E226• [27FE]

Lists

Defenders of the Alamo, E1236• [12SE]

Human trafficking and victims’ rights groups, E34• [11JA]

NATO members meeting 2% gross domestic product commitment to defense spending, H5994 [10JY]

NATO members not meeting 2% gross domestic product commitment to defense spending, H5994 [10JY]

Obituaries

Teague, William, E1602• [6DE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H7753 [14AU], H7755 [17AU], H9473 [13NO]

Poems

‘‘In Flanders Fields,’’ John McCrae, H9473 [13NO]

Poster

You Are Not Alone, H6584 [19JY]

Remarks

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

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

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

——— 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), H1185, H1188, H1193, H1195, H1196, H1197, H1198 [15FE]

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

Armed Forces: modify U.S. military policy and mission in Afghanistan, E147• [6FE]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H8163 [12SE]

Army: anniversary, E845• [14JN]

Atascocita, TX: tribute to Atascocita High School girls’ softball team, E763• [5JN]

Austin, TX: tribute to Refuge Ranch sex trafficking victims’ shelter, E862• [19JN]

Childproof America (organization): tribute to efforts to promote public awareness of human trafficking, E656• [15MY]

China: address violations of U.S. intellectual property rights, E1705• [20DE]

——— disapprove Chinese Civil Aviation Authority decision to expand civil air routes in the Taiwan Strait, E101• [29JA]

——— express solidarity with Falun Gong practitioners who have lost lives, freedoms, and rights for adhering to their beliefs and practices and condemn practice of non-consenting organ harvesting, E875• [20JN]

——— impact of increasing influence in global affairs, H543 [18JA]

——— political and economic impact of One Belt One Road initiative to expand Chinese exports and trade access through infrastructure investment projects in Asia and Europe, E728• [24MY]

——— U.S. policy, E1705• [20DE]

——— urge increased pressure on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to end intercontinental ballistic missile development, H543 [18JA]

Civil liberties: reaffirm constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures and condemn overuse of administrative subpeonas, E1451• [26OC]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation by Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations relative to Dept. of the Treasury license to convert Iranian assets using the U.S. financial system, E813• [8JN]

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, H611 [22JA], H631 [29JA]

Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus: importance, E1587• [30NO]

Constitution—U.S.: anniversary of ratification, E896• [22JN]

Courts: decision in American Humanist Association v. Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission relative to government endorsement of religion, H1586 [14MR]

Creativity Shell (nonprofit organization): tribute, E108• [29JA]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking, H3130 [11AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), H1293 [27FE]

Crime Stoppers Global Solutions (organization): tribute, E1652• [12DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), E675• [17MY]

——— support U.S. sugar farmers, E675• [17MY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5745, H5746 [26JN]

Dept. of Education: combat campus sexual violence, H6579, H6583 [19JY]

——— combat campus sexual violence (H.R. 1949), H3458 [24AP], H6267 [17JY], H6584 [19JY]

——— issue financial penalities to schools that fail to comply with Title IX protections, H6583 [19JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish Megan Rondini and Leah Griffin National Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Task Force (H.R. 7292), H10273 [19DE]

——— establish Megan Rondini National Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Task Force (H.R. 7222), H10090 [11DE]

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

——— establish procedures for expedited review of the case of any person who unlawfully solicits personal information to commit identity theft, while purporting to be acting on behalf of the IRS (H.R. 2905), H3356, H3358 [17AP]

——— increase oversight of pretrial release program by requiring entities that receive funds to report on defendants’ criminal behavior and failure to appear at trial (H.R. 2152), H3859, H3860, H3861, H3863 [9MY]

——— permit sentencing judges in child sex trafficking cases to order the Dept. of Justice to publicize the name and photograph of convicted defendants (H.R. 440), H8 [8JA], H1319 [27FE]

——— safeguard Crime Victims Fund (H.R. 818), H1229 [26FE]

——— safeguard Crime Victims Fund (H.R. 5363), E1631• [10DE]

Dept. of State: importance of Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism in war on terrorism, E1529• [15NO]

——— report on progress of certain European countries on the return of, or restitution for, wrongfully confiscated or transferred Holocaust-era assets (S. 447), H3460 [24AP]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), E1029• [18JY]

Disasters: improve disaster response system, E810• [8JN]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H765 [5FE]

District of Columbia: anniversary of violence against peaceful protesters outside Turkish Ambassador’s residence, H4234 [18MY]

——— tribute to Rolling Thunder, Inc., annual ‘‘Ride for Freedom’’, E765• [5JN]

Eastern Europe: affirm U.S. support to Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova in their effort to retain political sovereignty and territorial integrity (H. Res. 955), H7090 [24JY]

Europe: address growing migrant crisis, E559• [27AP]

——— 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 (H. Res. 1035), H10074 [11DE]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), H144, H154 [11JA]

Flag Day: observance, E848• [14JN]

Foote, Gina and Tucker: tribute to birth of child, H4744 [5JN]

Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H5274 [19JN]

——— assess status of the war on terrorism, E563• [27AP], E1529• [15NO]

——— assessment of meeting between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, H5025 [12JN]

——— provide developing countries access to clean water and proper sanitation, H3084 [10AP]

——— reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (H.R. 5273), H9590 [27NO]

——— support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East, E1646• [11DE]

Freedom of speech: banning of conservative speakers from college campuses, H3346 [17AP]

——— importance, H9694 [29NO]

Garcia, Jonathan: tribute to participation in Olympic Games, E310• [14MR]

Georgia (country): anniversary of Russian occupation, H6473 [18JY]

——— independence anniversary, E798• [7JN]

——— support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (H.R. 6219), H6473 [18JY], E1158• [17AU], E1656• [12DE]

Gonzales, TX: anniversary of Battle of Gonzales, E1406• [12OC]

Graham, Billy: tribute (H.J. Res. 130), E233• [27FE]

Harris County, TX: tribute to Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies, E861• [19JN]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10087–H10092 [11DE], H10339 [20DE], E1695• [20DE]

Houston, TX: anniversary of Miller Outdoor Theatre, E1377• [5OC]

——— Astrodome recognition as Texas Historic Landmark, E790• [7JN]

——— tribute to A Safe Walk Home Northside program, E609• [9MY]

——— tribute to Boy Scouts Sam Houston Area Council, E161• [8FE]

——— tribute to Clarewood House Senior Community centenarian residents, E427• [10AP]

——— tribute to Fallen Warriors Memorial Gallery, E795• [7JN]

——— tribute to Houston Police Dept. K-9 Officer, Rony, E223• [26FE]

——— tribute to Klein High School orchestra, E342• [20MR]

——— tribute to Majestic Metro event venue, E1707• [20DE]

——— tribute to Memorial Park, E1447• [23OC]

——— tribute to revitalization of Memorial Park, E796• [7JN]

——— tribute to Spring Woods High School speech and debate team, E1120• [3AU]

——— tribute to Summer Creek High School and Kingwood Park High School students for efforts to establish community of micro homes for homeless veterans, E1522• [14NO]

Human rights: abolish human trafficking in the U.S., H1200 [15FE]

——— prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S., H8250 [13SE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (H.R. 2803), H92 [10JA], H6475 [18JY]

Humble, TX: tribute, E1695• [20DE]

——— tribute to first responders, E1379• [5OC]

——— tribute to Humble High School Army JROTC program, E670• [17MY]

——— tribute to Humble Independent School District Mosaic Program, E790• [7JN]

Hurricanes: commend Houston, TX, Fire Dept., for providing disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, E13• [9JA]

——— tribute to Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Cookies-4-Heroes program to honor Houston, TX, first responders for service during Hurricane Harvey, E65• [18JA]

——— tribute to Prince of Peace Catholic Community in Houston, TX, for providing disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, E137• [5FE]

Immigration: secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, H1107 [13FE], H3101 [11AP]

In Our Backyard (organization): tribute to Convenience Stores Against Trafficking program, E809• [8JN]

India: anniversary of terrorist attacks in Mumbai, E1586• [30NO]

Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, H144, H154 [11JA]

Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty: U.S. withdrawal, E1482• [30OC]

International relations: formation of trilateral group by Moldova, Georgia, and Ukraine to address Russian aggression and occupation, H1356 [5MR]

Iran: condemn attempted attack on the Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MeK) Rally in France, E997• [11JY]

——— 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, H65 [9JA]

——— 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 (H. Res. 676), H54 [9JA]

——— condemn oppression of antigovernment demonstrators and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system, H979 [8FE], E163• [8FE]

——— human rights violations, E324• [15MR]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (H.R. 4744), H3470 [24AP]

——— 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, H9596 [27NO]

——— 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 (H.R. 4238), E89• [22JA], E1468• [26OC]

——— role in instability in Iraq, E1160• [17AU]

——— support continued protests, human rights, and desire for a democratic republic, H10191 [13DE]

——— U.S. policy, E90• [22JA], E1223• [7SE], E1683• [19DE], E1709• [20DE]

Iraq: impose sanctions on persons, including Iran and its affiliates, that threaten the peace or stability of Iraq (H.R. 4591), H9596 [27NO]

Israel: independence anniversary, E504• [18AP]

——— recognize relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, H3958 [15MY]

Johnson, Jessica: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Ed Stout Memorial Award for Outstanding Victim Advocacy recipient, E445• [12AP]

Journal: question of approval, H91 [10JA], H789 [6FE], H979 [8FE], H5028 [12JN], H9579 [27NO], H9699 [29NO], H10339 [20DE]

Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act: anniversary, E809• [8JN]

Kingwood, TX: tribute to Kingwood High School cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training program, E794• [7JN]

——— tribute to Kingwood Park High School baseball team, E792• [7JN]

——— tribute to Kingwood Park High School girls’ volleyball team, E1623• [10DE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn intercontinental ballistic missile development and support U.S. sanctions and international pressure to abandon missile programs, E62• [18JA]

——— human rights violations, H6272 [17JY], E90• [22JA], E998• [11JY]

——— peace agreement with South Korea, H3728 [27AP]

——— U.S. policy, E90• [22JA]

Korean Peninsula: diplomatic negotiations on denuclearization, E1688• [19DE]

Liberty, TX: tribute to Liberty High School girls’ softball team, E764• [5JN]

Liberty County (TX) Vindicator: attempt at censorship by Facebook, Inc., E1063• [25JY]

Libya: human rights violations, E324• [15MR]

Macron, Emmanuel: U.S. visit by French President, H3563 [25AP], E531• [25AP]

Medicare: ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (H.R. 3415), H977 [8FE], H3458 [24AP], H6583 [19JY]

Mexico: independence anniversary, E1134• [7AU], E1225• [7SE]

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

Nacogdoches, TX: anniversary of Fredonian Rebellion, E1714• [20DE]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, E1404• [12OC]

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: observance, H3195 [12AP]

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day: observance, H137 [11JA]

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day: observance, E1118• [3AU]

National Missing Children’s Day: observance, E732• [24MY]

National Park Service: National Maritime Heritage Grant Program funding, E1029• [18JY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: observance, E1217• [6SE]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (H.R. 5576), E1206• [5SE]

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: observance, H8 [8JA], H483 [18JA], H688 [30JA]

NATO: support efforts to counter Russian aggression in Ukraine, E1582• [29NO]

——— urge member countries to meet or exceed their gross domestic product percentage commitment to defense spending, H5994 [10JY], H6193 [13JY]

Nauman, Julie M.: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Suzanne McDaniel Memorial Award for Public Awareness recipient, E449• [12AP]

Norman, Meg: tribute to participation in Special Olympics, E313• [14MR]

Nuclear weapons: proliferation, E897• [22JN]

100 Club, Inc.: tribute to donation of new rescue boats to first responders in Houston and Harris County, TX, E870• [20JN]

Pakistan: addition to Dept. of State watch list for severe violations of religious freedom, H789 [6FE]

——— assistance funding, H3590 [26AP], E729• [24MY], E1531• [16NO], E1586• [30NO]

——— call for release of Asia Bibi and protection of her and her family and urge legal reforms relative to blasphemy and tolerance of religious minorities, E1531• [16NO]

——— Coalition Support Fund reimbursements funding, H5745, H5746 [26JN]

——— placement on Financial Action Task Force grey list of countries that have failed to combat terrorist financing, H3590 [26AP]

——— terminate assistance funding, designate as a state sponsor of terrorism, and remove non-NATO ally status, H9141 [27SE], E1385• [9OC]

——— U.S. policy, H5347 [20JN]

Pauls, Arien: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award recipient, E448• [12AP]

Peace Corps: improve health care standards and access for current and returned volunteers, assist and protect sexual assault victims, increase disability payments, and improve oversight and management (H.R. 2259), H539 [18JA], H3402 [18AP], H5157 [14JN], H5993, H6019, H6022, H6024 [10JY], E673• [17MY]

Philippines: resurgence of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), E1556• [27NO]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue, E1476• [30OC]

Power resources: global competitiveness of U.S. oil and gas industry, E719• [23MY]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, H154 [11JA], H6045 [11JY]

Religion: persecution of Jews in the Middle East, E1588• [30NO]

Rice University: tribute to Sexual Assault on Campus Forum, H3458 [24AP]

Roads and highways: protect trees on Government easements of interstate highways, H968 [7FE]

Roberts, Christi: tribute to participation in Special Olympics, E312• [14MR]

Rockport, TX: tribute to Gulf Point Plaza, E624• [10MY]

Rodwin, Lisa B.: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Lois Haight Award of Excellence and Innovation recipient, E441• [12AP]

Rondini, Megan.: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Suzanne McDaniel Memorial Award for Public Awareness recipient, E451• [12AP]

SafeSport (organization): Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Allied Professional Award recipient, E453• [12AP]

San Antonio, TX: anniversary, E192• [15FE]

——— tribute to San Antonio City Council approval of Alamo Master Plan to restore, expand grounds, and establish a museum recognizing the Alamo, E1464• [26OC]

San Diego, CA: tribute to Human Trafficking Research and Data Advisory Roundtable (HT-RADAR) Human Trafficking Research Conference, E791• [7JN]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, H607 [21JA], H765 [5FE]

Serbia: history of U.S. relationship, H7163 [25JY], E196• [15FE], E524• [24AP], E565• [27AP]

——— importance of U.S. relationship, E1515• [13NO]

——— U.S. policy, E230• [27FE], E524• [24AP], E565• [27AP], E1515• [13NO]

Soh, Susan: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E1470• [26OC]

Soros, George: impact of contributions on efforts to influence policy in Hungary, E1157• [17AU]

Sports: require amateur sports organizations recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee to report sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes to law enforcement authorities (S. 534), H633, H635, H636, H641, H643 [29JA]

Spring, TX: anniversary of Spring Fire Dept., E346• [20MR]

Supreme Court: permit televising of proceedings, H8746 [25SE]

Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act: implementation, E237• [27FE]

Syria: condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (H. Res. 1165), H10072 [11DE]

——— condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees (H.R. 4681), H3473 [24AP]

——— U.S. response to alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, H3320 [16AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, E231• [27FE]

Terrorism: link between terrorist groups and wildlife trafficking, E1481• [30OC]

——— role of women in terrorist activities, E234• [27FE]

Texas: anniversary of France formally recognizing the Republic of Texas, E1299• [25SE]

——— anniversary of Siege of Bexar, E1651• [12DE]

——— Board of Education recommendations relative to studying Alamo fighters and William B. Travis Siege at the Alamo (Victory or Death) letter, H8109 [12SE]

——— tribute to Republic of Texas, E1641• [11DE]

——— tribute to Republic of the Rio Grande flag, E1220• [7SE]

——— tribute to Texas football, H8177 [13SE]

——— tribute to Texas Ranger Division, H9580 [27NO]

Texas A&M University: tribute to Aggie Muster tradition to honor memory of deceased alumni, E1574• [29NO]

——— tribute to Corps of Cadets, E1583• [30NO]

——— tribute to 12th Woman program to eliminate sexual assault on college campuses, H6579 [19JY], H6635 [23JY]

Texas Independence Day: observance, H1381 [6MR], E235• [27FE], E611• [9MY]

Texas (U.S.S.): tribute to efforts to move to a dry berth and restore, H3352 [17AP]

Tote Project (organization): tribute, E812• [8JN]

Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations and Consular Rights With Iran: U.S. withdrawal, E1386• [9OC]

Turkey: call for release of Andrew Brunson, H5186 [14JN], H7900 [6SE]

——— call for release of Serkan Golge, H5186 [14JN], H7900 [6SE]

——— limit transfer of F–35 aircraft, H5274 [19JN]

United Kingdom: assessment of negotiations to leave the European Union, E1627• [10DE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6545), H9393 [28SE]

Votes: position on missed, H725• [30JA]

Washington Capitals (hockey team): tribute, E828• [12JN]

Water for the Poor Act: implementation, H5004 [8JN]

Weiser, Matt: tribute to participation in Special Olympics, E348• [20MR]

West, Brendan (Beebo): tribute to participation in Special Olympic Games, E254• [5MR]

World War I: anniversary, H5228 [19JN], E1437• [23OC]

——— construction of memorial in the District of Columbia, H6051 [11JY], H9473 [13NO]

——— establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial, E1437• [23OC]

——— release of commemorative postage stamp for centennial anniversary, H5028 [12JN]

——— tribute to Lafayette Escadrille, H9701 [29NO]

World War II: anniversary of cracking German enigma code, E1010• [13JY]

——— anniversary of Japanese surrender and official end of war, E1215• [6SE]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, H4783 [6JN]

YMCA: tribute to partnerships with local school districts to provide sports facilities for children, E629• [10MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H475 [17JA], H1437 [6MR], H1696 [19MR], H6259 [16JY], H7868 [5SE], H9756 [30NO], H10584 [21DE]

Tribute, E1607 [6DE], E1698 [20DE]

Reports

12th Woman Report, H6582 [19JY]

Statements

Comprehensive Review, Actions and Next Steps Relative to Texas A&M University Sexual Assault Investigations: Michael K. Young, H6582 [19JY]

Tributes

Aaron, Merle, E1374• [5OC]

Avery, James, E615• [9MY]

Baker, Bernada, E655• [15MY]

Bender, Rebecca, H483 [18JA]

Broz, Gary, E627• [10MY]

Buckles, Frank W., E1437• [23OC]

Bush, Barbara Pierce, E522• [24AP]

Cabeza de Vaca, Álvar N., E1655• [12DE]

Carter, Bill, E1376• [5OC]

Champs, Ieshia, E672• [17MY]

Dobrijevic, Irinej, H7170 [25JY]

Dore, Kelly, H8250 [13SE]

Doty, Michael, H573 [19JA]

Ellisor, Darren, E560• [27AP]

Fraga, Lupe, E676• [17MY]

Frost, Joye E., E345• [20MR]

Gaines, Christopher, H3494 [24AP]

Grantham, Emily, E677• [17MY]

Hall, Angela and Anthony, E714• [23MY]

Hall, John W., E1217• [6SE]

Harrison, Calvin B., E1412• [16OC]

Horn, Clifton A., E1410• [16OC]

Houston, Sam, E1440• [23OC]

Kahindi, Kanze, H3084 [10AP]

Kelly, Bill, E569• [27AP]

Lanning, Wilton A., E826• [12JN]

Lapham, Arthur L., E1583• [30NO]

Levin, Mickie M., E869• [20JN]

Linsey, Shaun, E344• [20MR]

Long, James and Jane, E895• [22JN]

Lovelady, Victor, E45• [16JA]

McNair, Robert C., E1578• [29NO]

McNerney, David H., E1144• [10AU]

Menchaca, Kristian, E1398• [12OC]

Miracle, Denise, H1249 [26FE]

Morante, Eric, E1444• [23OC]

Morgan, Tom, H9670 [28NO]

Ogg, Jack, E318• [15MR]

Onwenu, Justin, E618• [9MY]

Poe, Virgil, H9528 [15NO]

Ramon, Norbert, H5635 [25JN]

Saklou, Leila, E677• [17MY]

Santander, Rogelio, H4724 [24MY]

Sasser, Clarence E., E1491• [2NO]

Schwartz, Samuel, E532• [25AP]

Shults, Tammie Jo Bonnell, E533• [25AP]

Slayton, Paul (Paul Wall), E655• [15MY]

Stardig, Brenda, E13• [9JA]

Steen, Philip (Duane), E1380• [5OC]

Tallman, Bob, E136• [5FE]

Teague, William, E1602• [6DE]

Travis, William B., E226• [27FE]

Valentine, Donald E., III, E1402• [12OC]

Vaughn, Terry, E259• [5MR]

Wood, Zarian A., E1441• [23OC]

York, Alvin C., E1437• [23OC]

Zipp, Richard, E140• [6FE]