CLARK, KATHERINE M. (a Representative from Massachusetts)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5800 [27JN]

Appointments

Louise McIntosh Slaughter funeral attendees, H3047 [26MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H3743 [27AP]

All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 143), H9743 [29NO]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9092 [26SE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9408 [28SE]

Armed Forces: prohibit discrimination on the basis of military service (see H.R. 7238), H9819 [10DE]

——— 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), H583 [19JA]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9449 [26OC] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]

Artsakh: support communications with, and travel by officials to, the U.S. and seek direct participation by elected officials in Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe negotiations on its future (see H. Res. 697), H976 [7FE]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see H. Res. 896), H5022 [8JN]

Boston Red Sox (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 1155), H9568 [16NO]

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), H1127 [13FE]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H783 [5FE]

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

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see H.R. 4734), H9539 [15NO]

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit the issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 5162), H1372 [5MR]

Credit: improve consumer reporting system (see H.R. 3755), H554 [18JA]

——— require consumer reporting agencies to place a security freeze on a consumer report without a fee if the consumer reporting agency is subject to a breach of data security (see H.R. 3878), H404 [16JA]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1442 [6MR]

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

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits using the cost of Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion low-cost food plans (see H.R. 5849), H4138 [16MY]

——— establish feeding program under National School Lunch Program to provide nutritious food to at-risk students on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 7185), H9690 [28NO]

——— make available certain records relative to the Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act and provide for an alternative tax depreciation system for taxpayers violating rules under such acts (see H.R. 1368), H9415 [2OC]

——— provide incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participating households to purchase certain nutritious fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 4855), H581 [19JA]

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), H9574 [20NO]

Dept. of Education: prohibit seclusion and use of restraints in schools except to protect students and staff and provide school personnel with crisis intervention training (see H.R. 7124), H9525 [14NO]

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

——— simplify the college financial aid application process (see H.R. 2015), H9439 [19OC]

Dept. of HHS: repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1609 [14MR]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H1179 [14FE]

——— make grants to implement statutes and policies to issue firearm relinquishment orders to individuals charged or convicted of domestic violence and report on best practices for such statutes and policies (see H.R. 6629), H7724 [26JY]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H9153 [27SE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

Dept. of Labor: provide protections for employees receving tips by ensuring that all tips are the property of the employee and not the employer (see H.R. 5180), H1441 [6MR]

——— report on gender pay gap in the teenage labor force (see H.R. 6284), H5974 [28JN]

Dept. of State: certify that U.S. assistance funds to Israel do not support military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children (see H.R. 4391), H5977 [28JN]

——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5817 [27JN]

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), H8172 [12SE]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (see H.R. 4774), H168 [11JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a grant program to provide Veteran Student Centers at institutions of higher education to assist veterans in the pursuit of higher education (see H.R. 3272), H5022 [8JN]

——— establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 154), H5363 [20JN]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H5094 [12JN]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H7756 [17AU]

Drugs: provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5225 [15JN]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see H.R. 3692), H4981 [7JN]

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

Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4745), H9758 [30NO]

Endangered species: prohibit import and export of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 6885), H8884 [25SE]

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

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7735 [31JY]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1177 [14FE]

Every Kid Outdoors program: establish to provide free access to Federal land and waters to 4th grade students (see H.R. 3186), H3444 [18AP]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H8886 [25SE]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H5649 [25JN]

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

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2215), H6264 [16JY]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H1336 [27FE]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 6643), H7734 [31JY]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 5383), H2040 [22MR]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see H.R. 6649), H9460 [30OC]

——— prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm to, and the possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a firearm by, certain classes of high-risk individuals (see H.R. 5163), H1372 [5MR]

——— provide for mandatory licensing and registration of handguns (see H.R. 5607), H5507 [21JN]

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

——— require firearm assembly kits to be considered as firearms (see H.R. 1278), H1609 [14MR]

GAO: require study of Federal agencies to determine which agencies have the greatest impact on women’s participation in the workforce (see H.R. 5565), H3441 [18AP]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5649 [25JN]

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), H9152 [27SE]

——— require ingredient list labels for menstrual hygiene products (see H.R. 2416), H5817 [27JN]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H3978 [15MY]

——— support protecting patients’ access to medically appropriate, evidence-based health care and information, including information about access to safe and legal abortion (see H. Res. 915), H5022 [8JN]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H9763 [3DE]

Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 2043), H9415 [2OC]

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

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H901 [6FE]

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

——— temporarily restrict the removal of alien parents separated from their children (see H.R. 6326), H6041 [10JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9569 [16NO]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H5981 [29JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Law enforcement: improve community policing and promote gun violence prevention in underserved communities and eliminate requirement of transferring a firearm if a background check has not been completed in 3 days (see H.R. 5164), H1372 [5MR]

Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1078), H8884 [25SE]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Medicare: cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H6175 [12JY]

——— distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2267), H3444 [18AP]

——— provide for conditions of participation, reporting requirements, and a quality program relative to air ambulance services (see H.R. 3780), H3210 [12AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide equal coverage of in vitro specific IgE tests and percutaneous tests for allergies (see H.R. 5541), H9408 [28SE]

Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see H.R. 1903), H1127 [13FE]

Moldova: reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms (see H. Res. 745), H6559 [18JY]

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

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

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

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

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H5094 [12JN]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 723), H783 [5FE]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 829), H3315 [13AP]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 857), H3741 [27AP]

National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week: designate (see H. Res. 823), H3343 [16AP]

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

Native Americans: reaffirm Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation (see H.R. 5244), H1507 [9MR]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see H.R. 5728), H3884 [9MY]

Office of Government Ethics: reform (see H.R. 5902), H4694 [23MY]

Pesticides: ban use of chlorpyrifos (see H.R. 3380), H629 [25JA]

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

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H4730 [24MY]

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), H8108 [10SE]

Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H1372 [5MR]

Russia: accept and support U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections and call on President Trump to rescind invitation to Russian President, Vladimir Putin (see H. Res. 1014), H6649 [23JY]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H3978 [15MY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H5199 [14JN]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (see H.R. 5928), H4736 [29MY]

Taxation: provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see H.R. 1268), H3210 [12AP]

——— require tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see H.R. 6900), H9088 [26SE]

Thomas P. Costin, Jr., Post Office Building, Lynn, MA: designate (see H.R. 6059), H5286 [19JN]

Transportation Security Administration: enhance security operations and stabilize security workforce by applying a unified personnel system to employees responsible for screening passengers and property (see H.R. 2309), H1213 [15FE]

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

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

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

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 33), H5817 [27JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7871 [5SE]

——— recognize and honor service of individuals who served in U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (see H.R. 7258), H10102 [11DE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Education: effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (see H.R. 6775), H8169 [12SE]

——— provide criteria for use of Federal funds to support trauma-informed practices in schools (see H.R. 7320), H10269 [17DE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see H.R. 5102), H1332 [27FE]

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

Firearms: prohibit possession by, or disposition of a firearm to, a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of animal cruelty (see H.R. 6278), H5974 [28JN]

Forests: provide assistance to Haiti and Armenia to reverse effects of deforestation (see H.R. 6503), H7685 [25JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Education: effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (H.R. 6775), H8170 [12SE]

——— provide criteria for use of Federal funds to support trauma-informed practices in schools (H.R. 7320), H10269 [17DE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (H.R. 5102), H1334 [27FE]

Dept. of State: require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (H.R. 7228), H9820 [10DE]

Firearms: prohibit possession by, or disposition of a firearm to, a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of animal cruelty (H.R. 6278), H5976 [28JN]

Forests: provide assistance to Haiti and Armenia to reverse effects of deforestation (H.R. 6503), H7687 [25JY]

Motions

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), H1389 [6MR]

Remarks

Broad Institute: tribute, E543• [26AP]

Dept. of Defense: Defense Innovation Unit-Experimental funding, H5800, H5801 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5800, H5801 [27JN]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (H.R. 5102), H5046 [12JN]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5514 [22JN]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), motion to recommit, H1389 [6MR]

——— require Federal financial regulators to disclose if a change to a regulation would benefit the President, his or her family members, or senior Executive Branch officials prior to issuing such a change, H1389 [6MR]

Medicare: require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances, H5514 [22JN]

Votes: position on missed, H6282• [17JY], E600• [8MY], E871• [20JN]

Tributes

Larson, Gloria Cordes, E823• [12JN]