A. PHILIP RANDOLPH INSTITUTE
Remarks in House
Supreme Court: decision in Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute relative to cancelling registration of inactive voters and who then fail to respond to mailed notices, H5186 [14JN]
AANESTAD, SAM
Remarks in House
Tribute, E626 [10MY]
AARON, MERLE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1374 [5OC]
AARON, TOMMY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E280 [8MR]
AARP (organization)
Letters
Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, H3107 [11AP], H3190 [12AP]
Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3580 [26AP]
Family Savings Act, H9132 [27SE]
Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act, H7114 [24JY]
Social Security Child Protection Act, H3377 [17AP]
Remarks in Senate
Bjorklund, Kay: AARP (organization) Andrus Award recipient for Wyoming, S6911 [13NO]
ABBAS, MAZHAR
Remarks in House
Pakistan: call for release of Abdul Shakoor and Mazhar Abbas, E1385 [9OC]
ABBOTT, DANA
Remarks in House
National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association: Hall of Fame Award recipient, E770 [5JN]
ABBOTT, JAMES
Remarks in House
House of Representatives: tribute to House Team Player Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]
ABDI, NASRA
Remarks in House
ACI Solutions (business): Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise award recipient, E1321 [27SE]
ABERCROMBIE, LOUISE
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6185 [17SE]
ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, NJ
Remarks in House
Aberdeen Township Hose and Chemical Co. No. 1: anniversary, E812 [8JN]
ABERNATHY, MARK
Remarks in House
Tribute, E155 [7FE]
ABID, NEAL
Remarks in House
Tribute, H4691 [23MY]
ABIY AHMED ALI (Prime Minister, Ethiopia)
Remarks in House
Ethiopia: political reform, H7094 [24JY]
U.S. visit, E1097 [26JY]
ABLOG, JENNIFER
Remarks in House
Sacramento, CA: tribute to Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Business Awards Ceremony honorees, E107 [29JA]
ABOLISH HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT
Amendments
Enact (S. 1311), H9377 [28SE]
Motions
Enact (S. 1311), S7628 [17DE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 2803), H92 [10JA], H6475 [18JY]
Enact (S. 1311), H9373–H9381 [28SE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1311), S1861 [21MR]
——— House amendment, S7628 [17DE], S7841 [19DE]
Texts of
S. 1311, provisions, H9373, H9377–H9381 [28SE]
ABORTION
Amendments
Crime: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (H. Res. 694), H503 [18JA]
Articles and editorials
Late-Term Abortion Was the Right Choice for Me, S534 [29JA]
Bills and resolutions
Crime: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (see H. Res. 694), H403 [16JA]
——— prohibit unlawful disposal in landfills or navigable waters of fetal remains resulting from an abortion (see H.R. 5637), H3705 [26AP]
Dept. of HHS: condition receipt of certain grants and contracts on compliance with abortion prohibition (see H.R. 6613), H7723 [26JY]
Dept. of State: require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]
Discrimination: prohibit against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 2326), S348 [19JA]
Health: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]
——— 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), H4732 [25MY]
Medicaid: require States to report information on payments to abortion providers (see H.R. 4849), H581 [19JA]
Women: 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]
——— oppose efforts to interfere with personal health care decisions or to prevent health care providers from offering their full medical recommendations to patients (see S. Res. 526), S2924 [24MY]
Cloture motions
Health: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]
Lists
20 programs that have Hyde protections, prohibiting taxpayer funded abortions, in consolidated appropriations legislation, S1912 [22MR]
Motions
Health: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), S498 [24JA], S527 [29JA]
Remarks in House
Appropriations: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, H576 [19JA]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H468 [17JA], H480 [18JA]
Civil liberties: pro choice versus right to life, H774–H780 [5FE], H1434–H1437 [6MR], H1536–H1540 [13MR], H1719 [20MR], H3732–H3738 [27AP], H3826–H3832 [8MY], H4273 [21MY]
Crime: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H161 [11JA], H176 [16JA], H420, H421, H462–H469 [17JA], H482, H488, H492, H493, H505 [18JA], H560–H569, H574, H575 [19JA]
——— prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (H. Res. 694), H494–H503 [18JA], H569 [19JA]
——— prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable (H.R. 490), H467 [17JA], H577–H581 [19JA], H775–H780 [5FE], H1434–H1437 [6MR], H1539 [13MR], H1725 [20MR], H3733–H3738 [27AP], H3826–H3832 [8MY], H9682 [28NO]
——— prohibit dismemberment abortions (H.R. 1192), H577 [19JA]
——— prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions, H575 [19JA]
Discrimination: prohibit against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 4660), H576 [19JA]
——— prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities, H466 [17JA]
Health: importance of fetal tissue research, H564 [19JA]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 36), H464–H466, H468 [17JA], H480 [18JA], H572, H575 [19JA]
Immigration: comparison of treatment of children separated from their parents who were attempting to enter the U.S. illegally with other children who are separated from their parents, H5499 [21JN]
March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H462–H469 [17JA], H480, H482, H488, H491, H492, H493 [18JA], H561, H562, H572, H574–H581 [19JA], E72, E74 [19JA]
——— commend marchers at North Carolina event, H136 [11JA]
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services, H3404 [18AP]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H462–H469 [17JA], H480, H482, H491, H492, H493 [18JA], H561, H564, H572, H574–H581 [19JA], E72 [19JA]
——— decision on partial birth abortion ban, H576 [19JA]
——— hearing of arguments in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra relative to whether certain disclosures required by California law violate freedom of speech, H1588–H1595 [14MR]
Taxation: impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers (H.R. 4131), H463 [17JA]
Trump, President: proposed rule prohibiting family planning clinics from receiving Title X funding if they provide abortion services, H4246, H4272–H4275 [21MY]
Women: ensure protection of reproductive health rights, H564 [19JA]
Remarks in Senate
Appropriations: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, S1905–S1908, S1910–S1913, S1920–S1922 [22MR], S2544 [8MY]
China: laws governing number of children permitted in families, S442 [22JA]
Civil liberties: pro choice versus right to life, S270–S275 [18JA]
Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA]
Crime: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), S272 [18JA], S541 [29JA]
Discrimination: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities, S6205 [18SE]
Health: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), S212 [16JA], S214 [17JA], S271–S275, S279 [18JA], S324, S344 [19JA], S442 [22JA]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S527–S531, S532–S543, S546–S548 [29JA], S574 [30JA]
Health care professionals: provide for conscience protections, S271 [18JA]
Lloyd, Scott: call for removal as Dept. of HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement Director relative to actions and policies on women’s reproductive health, S1702–S1704 [14MR], S1786 [19MR]
March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, S270, S272 [18JA], S322, S324, S344 [19JA]
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: prohibit funding, S5891–S5893 [23AU], S6205 [18SE]
——— prohibit funding (S. 241), S273 [18JA]
Senate: legislative priorities, S507 [25JA]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, S274 [18JA], S322 [19JA], S442 [22JA]
——— decision in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra relative to whether certain disclosures required by California law violate freedom of speech, S4466, S4485 [27JN]
——— decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt relative to Texas law restricting access to abortion services, S4485–S4488, S4493 [27JN]
——— impact of Roe v. Wade decision, S4486 [27JN], S5324–S5326 [25JY]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to women’s health issues, S1702–S1704 [14MR], S1786 [19MR]
——— proposed rule prohibiting family planning clinics from receiving Title X funding if they provide abortion services, S2891 [24MY]
Women: ensure protection of reproductive health rights, S2868 [23MY]
——— limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (S. 510), S574 [30JA], S4487, S4488, S4494 [27JN]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 694) (H. Rept. 115–519), H403 [16JA]
Texts of
H. Res. 694, consideration of H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and clarify House proceedings and actions during January district work period, H494 [18JA]
H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, H560 [19JA]
S. Res. 526, oppose efforts to interfere with personal health care decisions or to prevent health care providers from offering their full medical recommendations to patients, S2938 [24MY]
ABRAHAM, RALPH LEE (a Representative from Louisiana)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4574 [22MY]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6523 [18JY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4925 [7JN]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H4849 [6JN]
——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H4243 [18MY]
Army: express that not fully resourcing the Army in a timely manner erodes its ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to its ability to conduct military operations (see H. Res. 1007), H6649 [23JY]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 2), H3064 [9AP]
Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]
Census: require any questionnaire used in determining the decennial census of population shall contain an option for respondents to indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S. (see H.R. 3600), H1179 [14FE]
Dept. of Commerce: provide civil space situational awareness services and information (see H.R. 6226), H5748 [26JN]
Dept. of Defense: intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel (see H. Res. 129), H1179 [14FE]
——— recognize importance of Congress completing appropriations legislation, reconcile differences between House and Senate versions, and present to the President before the start of new fiscal year (see H. Res. 995), H6263 [16JY]
Dept. of Energy: authorize Office of Science basic research programs (see H.R. 5905), H5817 [27JN]
——— establish policy for Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (see H.R. 5906), H5817 [27JN]
——— make transparent direct and indirect costs incurred by power marketing administrations for compliance with environmental laws impacting fish and wildlife conservation (see H.R. 5556), H3441 [18AP]
——— provide directors of the National Laboratories signature authority for certain agreements (see H.R. 5907), H5817 [27JN]
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), H5286 [19JN]
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]
Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1610 [14MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction and suspicious activity reports and improve sharing of suspicious activity reports to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism (see H.R. 6068), H6559 [18JY]
Dept. of Transportation: extend I-14 interstate highway to additional areas in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi (see H.R. 6111), H5199 [14JN]
——— 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), H4981 [7JN]
——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]
——— update hours of service regulations for truck drivers (see H.R. 5417), H3148 [11AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H4139 [16MY]
——— provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (see H.R. 6409), H7735 [31JY]
Depts. of Energy and Veterans Affairs: conduct collaborative research to improve health care services for veterans (see H.R. 6398), H6462 [17JY]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]
Endangered species: provide for consideration of the totality of conservation measures in determining impact of proposed Federal agency action (see H.R. 6346), H6173 [12JY]
EPA: direct program offices to carry out certain assessments relative to chemical toxicity (see H.R. 6399), H6462 [17JY] (see H.R. 6468), H6648 [23JY]
——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]
FAA: address need for pilot development and encourage more individuals to enter the field of aviation (see H.R. 6957), H9150 [27SE]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H6465 [17JY]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H1227 [23FE]
Foreign policy: 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), H3931 [10MY]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H5153 [13JN]
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]
Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: amend (see H.R. 6771), H8169 [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), H6042 [10JY]
Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]
——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9439 [19OC]
——— 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), H678 [29JA]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9431 [12OC]
Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3211 [12AP]
Israel: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel (see H.R. 2856), H3148 [11AP]
——— authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3707 [26AP]
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), H1610 [14MR]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 785), H1543 [13MR]
Marine Corps: recognize readiness, end strength, and modernization challenges and that budgetary uncertainty impedes ability to meet ongoing and unexpected threats, putting national security at risk (see H. Res. 994), H6263 [16JY]
Medicare: ensure equal access of beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 1939), H5581 [22JN]
——— prohibit prescription drug plan sponsors and Medicare Advantage prescription drug organizations from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies (see H.R. 1038), H6041 [10JY]
——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program and Medicare Advantage program to further transparency of payment methodology of pharmacies (see H.R. 1316), H5286 [19JN]
——— provide that Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation on payments for drugs and biologicals shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 4392), H18 [8JA]
——— repeal changes to exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals (see H.R. 1156), H7735 [31JY]
——— require reporting of certain data by providers and suppliers of air ambulance services for purposes of reforming reimbursements for such services (see H.R. 3378), H5201 [14JN]
——— restructure payment adjustment for non-emergency end-stage renal disease ambulance transports (see H.R. 6269), H7735 [31JY]
NASA: authorize programs (see H.R. 5503), H3343 [16AP]
National FFA Organization: update charter (see H.R. 5595), H5817 [27JN]
National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9821 [10DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H5286 [19JN]
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), H3342 [16AP]
Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5861), H5095 [12JN]
Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H5286 [19JN]
Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 6227), H5748 [26JN]
Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H4139 [16MY]
——— replace windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment (see H.R. 6933), H9436 [16OC]
Taxation: allow for a credit against tax for placing in service qualified broadband property to expand the level of broadband service in a qualified rural census tract (see H.R. 6871), H8883 [25SE]
——— eliminate requirement that the taxpayer’s basis in a building be reduced by the amount of the rehabilitation credit determined relative to such building (see H.R. 6081), H7156 [24JY]
——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8733 [17SE]
——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H676 [29JA]
——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H4243 [18MY]
——— provide a special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber (see H.R. 4962), H974 [7FE]
——— treat obligations financing professional sports stadiums as private activity bonds if such obligations meet the private business use test (see H.R. 811), H3743 [27AP]
Turkey: restrict loans from international financial institutions until the Turkish Government ends detention of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6633), H7724 [26JY]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: define endangered species petition backlogs and provide expedited means for discharging petitions during such a backlog (see H.R. 6355), H6173 [12JY]
——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6364), H6196 [13JY]
——— prohibit designation as critical habitat of certain areas in artificial water diversion or delivery facilities under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6354), H6173 [12JY]
——— provide for greater certainty and improved planning for incidental take permit holders under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6360), H6173 [12JY]
——— provide for greater county and State consultation relative to petitions under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6345), H6173 [12JY]
——— provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 6356), H6173 [12JY]
——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 6344), H6173 [12JY]
Waters, Representative: censure and condemn relative to remarks about President Trump, members of his administration, and his supporters (see H. Res. 966), H5748 [26JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Agriculture: treat certain planted soybean crops as harvested commodity crops under Market Facilitation Program (see H.R. 7147), H9567 [16NO]
Dept. of Transportation: establish Revitalize Rural America Grant Program (see H.R. 5016), H1177 [14FE]
Medicare: improve home health payment reforms (see H.R. 6932), H9149 [27SE]
Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (see H.R. 6272), H5974 [28JN]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Agriculture: treat certain planted soybean crops as harvested commodity crops under Market Facilitation Program (H.R. 7147), H9569 [16NO]
Dept. of Transportation: establish Revitalize Rural America Grant Program (H.R. 5016), H1178 [14FE]
Medicare: improve home health payment reforms (H.R. 6932), H9151 [27SE]
Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (H.R. 6272), H5976 [28JN]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H3509 [25AP]
Remarks
American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), H7129 [24JY]
Animals: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (H.R. 6720), H8117, H8118 [12SE]
Baton Rouge, LA: tribute to Kids’ Orchestra (organization), H9095 [27SE]
Coast Guard: increase presence in polar regions, H9694 [29NO]
Corps of Engineers: construction account funding, H4925, H4926 [7JN]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6523 [18JY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4925, H4926 [7JN]
FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program, H7129 [24JY]
Fort Polk, LA: anniversary of 115th Combat Support Hospital, H9535 [15NO]
Louisiana: tribute to Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program, H3065 [10AP]
March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H468 [17JA]
Monroe, LA: anniversary of Monroe Rotary Club, H4586 [23MY]
National K9 Veterans Day: observance, H1532 [13MR]
National Rice Month: observance, H9096 [27SE]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H468 [17JA]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: prohibit funding to limit or prohibit use of genetically modified crops in commercial agricultural operations conducted on national wildlife refuges, H6523 [18JY]
Tributes
Achord, Russell, H557 [19JA]
Brown, Grady (Bubber), H1510 [13MR]
Kendrick, William A., Jr., H5098 [13JN]
Miller, Robert, H8745 [25SE]
Post, Glen, H4853 [7JN]
Quattrone, Joe, H1229 [26FE]
Tenney, T.F., H4742 [5JN]
Wesselhoeft, Adolf (Wes), H8891 [26SE]
ABRAHAM, ROY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1175 [24AU]
ABRAHAM LINCOLN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA AMENDMENT ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 115–224), S2074 [11AP]
ABRAHAMS, ALEXANDRA
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2384 [24AP]
ABRAMS, ANNIE
Remarks in House
Tribute, H8255 [13SE]
ABRAMS, JOHN N.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6296 [25SE]
ABU al-KHAIR, WALEED
Bills and resolutions
Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (see S. Res. 613), S5831 [22AU]
Remarks in Senate
Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (S. Res. 613), S5834 [22AU]
Texts of
S. Res. 613, call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom in Saudi Arabia, S5834 [22AU]
ABU-SALHA, RAZAN
Remarks in House
Our Three Winners Foundation: tribute to endowment fund, E147 [6FE]
Tribute, E147 [6FE]
ABU-SALHA, YUSOR
Remarks in House
Our Three Winners Foundation: tribute to endowment fund, E147 [6FE]
Tribute, E147 [6FE]
ABUSE DETERRENT ACCESS ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 5582), H5061–H5063 [12JN]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5582) (H. Rept. 115–721), H5020 [8JN]
Texts of
H.R. 5582, provisions, H5061 [12JN]
ABUSE DETERRENT AND PRESCRIBER TRAINING (ADAPT) ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 5581), H3589 [26AP]
ABUSE OF THE PARDON PREVENTION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 5551), H3440 [18AP]
ABZUG, BELLA S. (a former Representative from New York)
Bills and resolutions relative to
Tribute (see H. Res. 807), H3046 [23MR]
ACADIA NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY CLARIFICATION ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4266), H1518–H1520 [13MR]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2102), S5455 [30JY]
——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2102) (S. Rept. 115–319), S5618 [15AU]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4266) (H. Rept. 115–526), H628 [25JA]
Texts of
H.R. 4266, provisions, H1518 [13MR]
ACCELERATING ACCESS TO CAPITAL ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4529) (H. Rept. 115–576), H1226 [23FE]
ACCELERATING AMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN SCIENCE ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4377), H1092–H1094 [13FE], H4936 [7JN]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 4377) (H. Rept. 115–555), H1125 [13FE]
Texts of
H.R. 4377, provisions, H1092 [13FE]
ACCELERATING KIDS’ ACCESS TO CARE ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 6524), H7686 [25JY]
ACCESS TO CAPITAL CREATES ECONOMIC STRENGTH AND SUPPORTS (ACCESS) RURAL AMERICA ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 3650), S7051 [15NO]
Reports filed
Provisons: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6745) (H. Rept. 115–1077), H10168 [12DE]
ACCESS TO GENETIC COUNSELOR SERVICES ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 7083), H9443 [23OC]
ACCESS TO INCREASED DRUG DISPOSAL ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2645), S2075 [11AP]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2645), S4035 [19JN]
ACCESS TO TELEHEALTH SERVICES FOR OPIOID USE DISORDERS ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5603) (H. Rept. 115–745), H5092 [12JN]
ACCESSIBILITY FOR CURATORS, EDUCATORS, SCHOLARS, AND SOCIETY (ACCESS) TO RECORDINGS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2933), S2877 [23MY]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2933), S2880 [23MY]
ACCIME, ERIC
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1299 [25SE]
ACCOUNTABILITY FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 6788), H8170 [12SE]
ACCOUNTABILITY IN OPIOID ADVERTISING ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 3420), S6059 [6SE]
ACCOUNTABILITY OF LEADERS IN EDUCATION TO REPORT TITLE IX INVESTIGATIONS (ALERT) ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 5157), H1372 [5MR]
ACCOUNTABLE CAPITALISM ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 3348), S5618 [15AU] (see H.R. 7294), H10209 [13DE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 3348), S5887 [23AU]
ACE HARDWARE CORP.
Remarks in House
Novato, CA: anniversary of Pini Ace Hardware (business), E923 [26JN]
Oxford, AL: anniversary of Oxford Lumber (business), E1518 [13NO]
ACHMAN, LORI
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S4376 [25JN]
ACHORD, RUSSELL
Remarks in House
Tribute, H557 [19JA]
ACI SOLUTIONS (business)
Remarks in House
Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council: Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise award recipient, E1321 [27SE]
ACOSTA, JIM
Bills and resolutions
Freedom of the press: reaffirm importance, condemn rhetoric publicizing acts of aggression against the press, oppose withdrawal of Jim Acosta’s press credentials, and investigate death of Jamal Khashoggi (see S. Res. 691), S7051 [15NO]
Texts of
S. Res. 691, reaffirm importance of freedom of the press, condemn rhetoric publicizing acts of aggression against the press, oppose withdrawal of Jim Acosta’s press credentials, and investigate death of Jamal Khashoggi, S7056 [15NO]
ACT TARGETING RESOURCES TO COMMUNITIES IN NEED
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 3537), S6438 [2OC] (see H.R. 7009), H9413 [2OC]
ACT TO SUSTAIN THE PROTECTION OF IMMIGRANT RESIDENTS EARNED THROUGH TPS (ASPIRE-TPS) ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4384), H8 [8JA]
ACTION FOR DENTAL HEALTH ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 2422), S6873, S6881 [11OC]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 2422), H1134 [14FE], H1243, H1244 [26FE], H9673–H9675 [28NO]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 2422), S6880, S6881 [11OC]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3016), S5618 [15AU]
Texts of
H.R. 2422, provisions, S6881 [11OC], H1243 [26FE], H9673 [28NO]
ACTIVE, JOHN
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2113 [12AP]
ADA EDUCATION AND REFORM ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 620), H1193, H1194, H1195, H1196, H1197 [15FE]
——— consideration (H. Res. 736), H1144 [14FE]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (H.R. 620): consideration (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]
Remarks in House
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]
——— eliminate written notice and waiting period requirements for discrimination claims made due to barriers to access to public accommodations, H1194, H1195 [15FE]
——— reduce time businesses have to fix violations after notification, H1196, H1197 [15FE]
Dept. of Justice: ensure Americans With Disabilities Act compliance materials are available for business owners whose primary language is not English, H1193 [15FE]
Enact (H.R. 620), H1147 [14FE], H1183–H1200, H1202 [15FE], E220 [26FE], E225 [27FE], E266 [6MR]
——— consideration (H. Res. 736), H1136–H1146 [14FE]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 620, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]
Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 620) (H. Rept. 115–539), H731 [30JA]
Texts of
H. Res. 736, consideration of H.R. 620, provisions, H1136 [14FE]
H.R. 620, provisions, H1192 [15FE]
ADAIR, IA
Remarks in House
Lundy, Cindy: Iowa 4–H Foundation Iowa 4–H Hall of Fame inductees, E1492 [2NO]
Umbaugh, Ward: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E391 [5AP]
ADAIRSVILLE, GA
Remarks in House
Great Locomotive Chase Festival: anniversary, E1375 [5OC]
ADAMS, ABIGAIL
Remarks in House
Adams Memorial Commission: establish (H.R. 1220), H6623, H6624 [23JY], E1103 [27JY]
Reports filed
Adams Memorial Commission Establishment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]
Texts of
H.R. 1220, Adams Memorial Commission establishment, H6623 [23JY]
ADAMS, ALMA S. (a Representative from North Carolina)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4571 [22MY], H4612 [23MY]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6451 [17JY]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]
Armed Forces: 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]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]
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), H4695 [23MY]
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), H1477 [7MR]
Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]
Climate: recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]
Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]
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: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H8739 [20SE]
Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H7156 [24JY]
——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]
——— 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]
Dept. of Agriculture: grant farm numbers to individuals with certain documentation, include qualified intermediaries as recipients of farm ownership loans, and provide for a study of farmland tenure (see H.R. 6336), H6559 [18JY]
——— improve food safety, encourage greater production of agricultural commodities for use in the locality in which produced, and reauthorize and expand support of these efforts (see H.R. 3941), H1507 [9MR]
——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1342 [1MR]
——— reauthorize and expand Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program to encourage purchase of fruits and vegetables under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5563), H3441 [18AP]
——— remove certain limitations relative to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs (see H.R. 3738), H554 [18JA]
Dept. of Commerce: require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see H.R. 6874), H8883 [25SE]
Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8732 [17SE]
——— award higher education institutions grants for teaching English learners (see H.R. 4838), H553 [18JA]
——— carry out grant program for early childhood science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities (see H.R. 1288), H3746 [1MY]
——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7720 [26JY]
——— provide grants for high-quality, local prekindergarten programs (see H.R. 2003), H3746 [1MY]
——— provide States with option of using grant funds to supply menstrual hygiene products to students (see H.R. 6953), H9150 [27SE]
Dept. of HHS: extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]
——— improve Head Start Program by assisting young children who experience higher barriers to learning due to chronic stress, neglect, hunger, abuse, or trauma outside of school (see H.R. 737), H4584 [22MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H3050 [26MR]
——— strengthen partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6772), H8887 [25SE]
Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H8739 [20SE]
Dept. of Justice: limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H1127 [13FE]
——— provide a grant program for handgun licensing programs (see H.R. 5490), H3209 [12AP]
——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H6589 [19JY]
——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3397 [17AP]
Dept. of Labor: carry out a Federal subsidized employment program (see H.R. 6485), H7735 [31JY]
——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H7743 [3AU]
Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8732 [17SE]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 4444), H738 [2FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H3316 [13AP]
Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3520), H8739 [20SE]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9443 [23OC]
Drugs: acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy and apologize to individuals and communities victimized by this policy (see H. Res. 933), H5154 [13JN]
Dunnigan, Alice Allison: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H9421 [5OC]
Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]
Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1342 [1MR]
EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]
——— 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]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H6042 [10JY]
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), H584 [19JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10587 [21DE]
Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H3316 [13AP]
Firearms: prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H1267 [26FE]
——— prohibit transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer (see H.R. 6654), H10104 [11DE]
——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]
Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]
FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 2566), H3936 [11MY]
——— prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H478 [17JA]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]
Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5507 [21JN]
Government: prioritize obligations and appropriate emergency funding for continued pay for the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers if statutory debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap (see H.R. 1536), H583 [19JA]
Graham, Billy: authorize to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 107), H1226 [23FE]
Health: 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), H4777 [5JN]
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), H9526 [14NO]
——— prohibit Members from using congressional offices for personal overnight accommodations and allow a tax deduction for living expenses incurred by Members (see H.R. 5845), H4137 [16MY]
Housing: prohibit discrimination based on use of Section 8 housing vouchers (see H.R. 202), H3059 [5AP]
Immigration: 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), H5581 [22JN]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]
——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H4210 [17MY]
Insurance: require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1409), H9668 [27NO]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]
Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5201 [14JN]
Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5201 [14JN]
Law enforcement officers: establish grant program for States that establish standards for education and training programs concerning civilian and law enforcement encounters during traffic stops and other in-person encounters (see H.R. 7281), H10169 [12DE]
LGBT Equality Day: designate (see H. Res. 405), H5287 [19JN]
Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H3743 [27AP]
Medicare: coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 1953), H18 [8JA]
——— cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H5094 [12JN]
——— establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H1374 [5MR]
——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 592), H132 [10JA]
——— provide that Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation on payments for drugs and biologicals shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 4392), H170 [11JA]
——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 807), H737 [2FE]
——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H1227 [23FE]
Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]
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), H903 [6FE]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H974 [7FE]
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 Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]
National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5201 [14JN]
National Media Diversity Month: designate (see H. Res. 888), H4733 [25MY]
National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H3978 [15MY]
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 829), H3445 [18AP]
National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 840), H3506 [24AP]
National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]
National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]
New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9449 [26OC]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H5094 [12JN]
Phillips, Velvalea H. Rodgers: tribute (see H. Res. 863), H3742 [27AP]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]
——— reform the financing of congressional elections by broadening participation by small dollar donors (see H.R. 20), H4139 [16MY]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H9421 [5OC]
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), H7756 [17AU]
Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H8172 [12SE]
SBA: clarify functions and duties of Office of Advocacy (see H.R. 6316), H5990 [6JY]
——— study and identify best practices for closing the gender, race, and income gap in patenting rates for certain small business concerns (see H.R. 6390), H7772 [24AU]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H8739 [20SE]
Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]
Small business: study and provide recommendations to promote participation of women and minorities in entrepreneurship activities and the patent system and extend Patent and Trademark Office authority to set fees (see H.R. 6758), H8106 [10SE]
Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9510 [13NO]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9443 [23OC]
Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H4733 [25MY]
Southwest Airlines Co.: commend Tammie Jo Bonnell Shults and crew for efforts to safely land aircraft suffering in-flight engine failure and express condolences to family of Jennifer Riordan who died during the flight (see H. Res. 837), H3452 [23AP]
Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9443 [23OC]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (see H.R. 5928), H4692 [23MY]
Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]
——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H1608 [14MR]
——— extend the above-the-line deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers to individuals involved in early childhood education programs (see H.R. 1013), H3746 [1MY]
——— increase low-income housing credit (see H.R. 6542), H7735 [31JY]
——— reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H3052 [29MR]
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]
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), H1335 [27FE]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]
Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]
Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H7735 [31JY]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9443 [23OC]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9443 [23OC]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Army: place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring Army Security Agency veterans of World War II, Korean War, and Vietnamese Conflict (see H.R. 7066), H9435 [16OC]
Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: authorize transmission to Congress of annual reports prepared by certain land-grant colleges on Federal and State allotments received by such colleges (see H.R. 5309), H1651 [15MR]
——— include eating disorders prevention within Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program (see H.R. 7136), H9538 [15NO]
——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (see H.R. 4984), H1074 [8FE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see H.R. 6091), H5152 [13JN]
Dept. of Education: establish a student loan forgiveness program for women who are small business owners (see H.R. 5416), H3052 [29MR]
——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6876), H8883 [25SE]
Dept. of HHS: reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see H.R. 6698), H7824 [4SE]
Julius L. Chambers Civil Rights Memorial Post Office Building, Charlotte, NC: designate (see H.R. 5451), H3094 [10AP]
National African American Women Engineers Day: designate (see H. Res. 746), H1226 [23FE]
National Women’s Small Business Month: observance (see H. Res. 1134), H9448 [26OC]
SBA: report certain information to Congress and the President (see H.R. 6382), H6262 [16JY]
Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1134), H9448 [26OC]
Constitutional authority statements
Army: place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring Army Security Agency veterans of World War II, Korean War, and Vietnamese Conflict (H.R. 7066), H9436 [16OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: authorize transmission to Congress of annual reports prepared by certain land-grant colleges on Federal and State allotments received by such colleges (H.R. 5309), H1653 [15MR]
——— include eating disorders prevention within Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program (H.R. 7136), H9539 [15NO]
——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (H.R. 4984), H1075 [8FE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 6091), H5153 [13JN]
Dept. of Education: establish a student loan forgiveness program for women who are small business owners (H.R. 5416), H3052 [29MR]
——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (H.R. 6876), H8885 [25SE]
Dept. of HHS: reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (H.R. 6698), H7824 [4SE]
Julius L. Chambers Civil Rights Memorial Post Office Building, Charlotte, NC: designate (H.R. 5451), H3096 [10AP]
SBA: report certain information to Congress and the President (H.R. 6382), H6263 [16JY]
Letters
Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform: Dena R. Diorio, Mecklenburg County, NC, Manager, H4053 [16MY]
Remarks
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3874, H3875 [9MY], H4053 [16MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10038 [11DE], H10146 [12DE]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H3104 [11AP]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3874, H3875 [9MY], H4053 [16MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5510 [22JN]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6451, H6452 [17JY]
EPA: Environmental Justice program funding, H6451, H6452 [17JY]
Firearms: gun control, H4278 [21MY]
Immigration: 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, H5510 [22JN]
SBA: reauthorize SCORE Association (H.R. 1700), H6029, H6030 [10JY]
——— report certain information to Congress and the President (H.R. 6382), H8813 [25SE]
Small business: expand intellectual property education and training to assist with obtaining and protecting patents (H.R. 2655), H6031 [10JY]
——— study and provide recommendations to promote participation of women and minorities in entrepreneurship activities and the patent system and extend Patent and Trademark Office authority to set fees (H.R. 6758), H8816 [25SE]
Votes: position on missed, E44• [16JA]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H130 [10JA]
Tributes
Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, H3389 [17AP]
ADAMS, BENJAMIN F., III
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1222 [7SE]
ADAMS, CHARLES F.
Remarks in House
Adams Memorial Commission: establish (H.R. 1220), H6623, H6624 [23JY], E1103 [27JY]
Reports filed
Adams Memorial Commission Establishment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]
Texts of
H.R. 1220, Adams Memorial Commission establishment, H6623 [23JY]
ADAMS, CHINETTA
Remarks in House
House of Representatives: tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]
ADAMS, DAVE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1517 [13NO]
ADAMS, HENRY
Remarks in House
Adams Memorial Commission: establish (H.R. 1220), H6623, H6624 [23JY], E1103 [27JY]
Reports filed
Adams Memorial Commission Establishment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]
Texts of
H.R. 1220, Adams Memorial Commission establishment, H6623 [23JY]
ADAMS, HOLLY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E172 [13FE], E185 [14FE]
ADAMS, JOHN (2d President of the United States)
Remarks in House relative to
Adams Memorial Commission: establish (H.R. 5748) (H.R. 1220), H6623, H6624 [23JY], E1103 [27JY]
Reports filed
Adams Memorial Commission Establishment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]
Texts of
H.R. 1220, Adams Memorial Commission establishment, H6623 [23JY]
ADAMS, JOHN H.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E35 [11JA]
ADAMS, JOHN Q. (6th President of the United States)
Remarks in House relative to
Adams Memorial Commission: establish (H.R. 5748) (H.R. 1220), H6623, H6624 [23JY], E1103 [27JY]
Presidents of the U.S.: historical evaluation of foreign policy, H3924 [10MY]
Reports filed
Adams Memorial Commission Establishment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]
Texts of
H.R. 1220, Adams Memorial Commission establishment, H6623 [23JY]
ADAMS, KERRY
Remarks in Senate
Wakulla County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]
ADAMS, LARRY
Remarks in House
Tribute, H4781 [6JN]
ADAMS, LINDSAY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1560 [27NO]
ADAMS, LOUISA C.
Remarks in House
Adams Memorial Commission: establish (H.R. 1220), H6623, H6624 [23JY], E1103 [27JY]
Reports filed
Adams Memorial Commission Establishment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]
Texts of
H.R. 1220, Adams Memorial Commission establishment, H6623 [23JY]
ADAMS, MATT AND LAURA
Remarks in House
Backyard Beans Coffee Co.: Lansdale, PA, Council Business of the Month award recipient, H7092 [24JY]
ADAMS, NATHANIEL, JR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E162 [8FE]
ADAMS, NY
Remarks in House
VFW: anniversary of South Jefferson Post 5344, E755 [1JN]
ADAMS, SETH
Remarks in House
Tribute, E393 [5AP]
ADAMS COUNTY, CO
Remarks in House
Aidukaitis, Kyana: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E669 [17MY]
Blea, Darlynn: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E685 [18MY]
Cooper, Amber: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E686 [18MY]
Estrada, Josue: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E740 [25MY]
Flores, Anessa: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E687 [18MY]
Garcia, Devan: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E687 [18MY]
Gautam, Babita: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E688 [18MY]
Guillory, Aliana M.: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E688 [18MY]
Haines, Madilynn: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E670 [17MY]
Hernandez, Jacob: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E736 [25MY]
Jama, Nimo: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E671 [17MY]
Kane, Alex: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E689 [18MY]
Kardisco, Rachelle: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E674 [17MY]
Khamov, Matthew: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E671 [17MY]
Klempel, Kathryn: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E672 [17MY]
Laubert, Kennedi: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E672 [17MY]
Lopez, Angela: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E689 [18MY]
Machado, Alexandra: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E690 [18MY]
Martin, Kulani: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E673 [17MY]
Meraz Apodaca, Sayda J.: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E669 [17MY]
Silva, Yosselin: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E673 [17MY]
Skattum, Destiny: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E691 [18MY]
ADAMS COUNTY, IA
Remarks in House
Iowa State University: anniversary of Adams County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1422 [16OC]
ADAMS MEMORIAL COMMISSION
Remarks in House
Establish (H.R. 1220), H6623, H6624 [23JY], E1103 [27JY]
Reports filed
Establish: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]
Texts of
H.R. 1220, establish, H6623 [23JY]
ADAMS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Remarks in House
Adams Memorial Commission: establish (H.R. 1220), H6623, H6624 [23JY], E1103 [27JY]
Reports filed
Adams Memorial Commission Establishment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]
Texts of
H.R. 1220, Adams Memorial Commission establishment, H6623 [23JY]
ADAMSON, DALE
Remarks in House
Milken Family Foundation: Milken Educator Award recipient, H27 [9JA]
ADDAMS, JANE
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S1872 [21MR]
ADDICTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSIBLE OPIOID PRACTICES ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2729), S2342 [23AP]
Texts of
S. 2729, provisions, S2343–S2346 [23AP]
ADDICTION TREATMENT ACCESS IMPROVEMENT ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2317), S253 [17JA]
ADDINGTON, ZACHARY
Remarks in Senate
Zachary Addington Post Office, Clermont, GA: designate (H.R. 3821), S1526 [7MR]
Reports filed
Zachary Addington Post Office, Clermont, GA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3821), S1164 [15FE]
ADDRESSING TEACHER SHORTAGES ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 3185), S4843 [9JY]
ADEBAYO, OLUBUKOLA
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S6031 [4SE]
ADERHOLT, ROBERT B. (a Representative from Alabama)
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H7900 [6SE]
——— H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education and related agencies and continuing appropriations, H7806 [4SE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see H.R. 4660), H738 [2FE]
Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see H.R. 3), H3978 [15MY]
China: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Liu Xiaobo and collectively to all advocates of democracy and human rights in China (see H.R. 3960), H5022 [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 (see H. Res. 717), H677 [29JA]
Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see H.R. 6031), H5581 [22JN]
Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 4973), H1478 [7MR]
Dept. of HHS: require States to provide for the placement of a foster child in a cottage home and make a child so placed eligible for foster care maintenance payments (see H.R. 4983), H5286 [19JN]
Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H6175 [12JY]
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), H5987 [3JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 299), H1502 [8MR]
Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H3507 [24AP]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]
Firearms: update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 6624), H9463 [2NO]
Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H1608 [14MR]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]
Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]
Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]
——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9439 [19OC]
——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H4736 [29MY]
——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H405 [16JA]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9425 [9OC]
Israel: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3507 [24AP]
Judge James E. Horton, Jr., Post Office Building, Athens, AL: designate (see H.R. 6513), H7686 [25JY]
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), H1610 [14MR]
Medicare: waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H1227 [23FE]
Morrill, Justin Smith: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3034), H9443 [23OC]
NASA: extend authority to enter into leases of non-excess property (see H.R. 7265), H10168 [12DE]
National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see H. Res. 881), H3834 [8MY]
National FFA Organization: update charter (see H.R. 5595), H5094 [12JN]
National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H5507 [21JN]
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), H7156 [24JY]
Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H4243 [18MY]
Taxation: expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 2092), H8886 [25SE]
——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see H.R. 1150), H3978 [15MY]
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), H7724 [26JY]
Warrant Officer Day: designate (see H. Res. 947), H5285 [19JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 5961), H4728 [24MY]
Congress: joint session for Presidential address (see H. Con. Res. 101), H629 [25JA]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1152), H9568 [16NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1152), H9568 [16NO]
Constitutional authority statements
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5961), H4729 [24MY]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H3057 [5AP]
Letters
Circuit Court of Marion County, AL, request for documents in civil case: by, H9445 [26OC]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H627 [25JA], H3057 [5AP]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H567 [19JA]
Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H2018 [22MR]
——— making continuing, H889 [6FE], H10497 [20DE]
Arab (AL) Tribune: anniversary, E364• [22MR]
Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, E741• [25MY]
Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H4880, H4881 [7JN]
Congress: joint session for Presidential address (H. Con. Res. 101), H627 [25JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), E901• [22JN]
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations, H722 [30JA], H889 [6FE]
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, H10497 [20DE]
——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), Senate amendments, H722 [30JA]
Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), Senate amendment, H2018 [22MR]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H4904 [7JN]
Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H10497 [20DE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4904 [7JN]
Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H889 [6FE]
Graham, Billy: tribute (H.J. Res. 130), H1322 [27FE]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, H4904 [7JN]
Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), H3897 [10MY]
Telephones: anniversary of 9-1-1 system, H1181 [15FE]
Votes: position on missed, E901• [22JN]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H5972 [28JN], H6259 [16JY]
Reports filed
Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 115–706), H4728 [24MY]
Tributes
Bentley, John H., E246• [1MR]
Elliott, Carl, E507• [19AP]
Ghio, Osvaldo, E629• [10MY]
Hicks, Evelyn, E733• [24MY]
Look, Zachary, E194• [15FE]
May, Todd, E1065• [25JY]
McCluskey, Trenton J., E248• [1MR]
Rogers, Johnny, E45• [16JA]
ADIRONDACK COUNCIL
Remarks in House
Josephson, Daniel: Adirondack Council Conservationist of the Year award recipient, E976 [6JY]
Lee, Gary: Adirondack Council Special Recognition Award recipient, E978 [6JY]
ADIRONDACK 46ers, INC.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1118 [3AU]
ADIRONDACK FORTY-SIXERS, INC.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, H10037 [11DE]
ADKINS, CHLOE
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S7046 [15NO]
ADKINS, DAVID
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1733 [21DE]
ADKINS, GRACE HATCHER
Remarks in House
Tribute, E558 [27AP]
ADKINS, KAY
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2511 [7MY]
ADLER, RAYMOND N.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E497 [18AP]
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF THE U.S.
Reports filed
Nomination of Jonathan F. Mitchell To Be Administrative Conference of the U.S. Chairman: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1764 [15MR]
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, U.S. COURTS see Courts
ADMIRAL LLOYD R. ‘‘JOE’’ VASEY PACIFIC WAR COMMEMORATIVE DISPLAY ESTABLISHMENT ACT see Pacific War Commemorative Display Establishment Act
ADOPTEE CITIZENSHIP ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 5233), E1608 [6DE]
ADOPTION see Families and Domestic Relations
ADRIAN, LEE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E976 [6JY]
ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Colleges and universities: require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3371), S5931 [23AU]
ADULT VACCINE ACCESS COALITION
Letters
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8777 [25SE]
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC.
Remarks in House
Raleigh, NC: relocation of headquarters, E1618 [10DE], E1638 [11DE]
ADVANCED NUCLEAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 5260), H1542 [13MR]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1457) (S. Rept. 115–251), S2793 [21MY]
ADVANCED NUCLEAR FUEL AVAILABILITY ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 6140), H10041–H10043, H10048 [11DE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6140) (H. Rept. 115–1056), H9742 [29NO]
Texts of
H.R. 6140, provisions, H10041 [11DE]
ADVANCED WELDING & STEEL, INC.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S1238 [27FE]
ADVANCING ACCESS TO PRECISION MEDICINE ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 5062), H1545 [14MR]
ADVANCING CARE FOR EXCEPTIONAL (ACE) KIDS ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3325), H9771 [10DE]
ADVANCING CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION ACT
Analyses
Provisions (H.R. 4257), H5611 [25JN]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4257), H5607–H5611 [25JN]
Summaries
Provisions (H.R. 4257), H5610 [25JN]
Texts of
H.R. 4257, provisions, H5607–H5610 [25JN]
ADVANCING CRITICAL CONNECTIVITY EXPANDS SERVICE, SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, ACCESS, AND DATA BASED ON ASSESSED NEED AND DEMAND (ACCESS BROADBAND) ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3994), H6608–H6610 [23JY], H10122 [12DE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3994) (H. Rept. 115–841), H6556 [18JY]
Texts of
H.R. 3994, provisions, H6608 [23JY]
ADVANCING CUTTING EDGE (ACE) RESEARCH ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 5002), H1126 [13FE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 5002), H5038–H5040 [12JN], E973 [6JY]
Texts of
H.R. 5002, provisions, H5038 [12JN]
ADVANCING CYBERSECURITY DIAGNOSTICS AND MITIGATION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 3464), S6223 [18SE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 6443), H7793–H7796 [4SE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6443) (H. Rept. 115–910), H7775 [28AU]
Texts of
H.R. 6443, provisions, H7793 [4SE]
S. 3464, provisions, S6226 [18SE]
ADVANCING EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS THROUGH ONE HEALTH ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2615), S1947 [22MR]
ADVANCING HIGH QUALITY TREATMENT FOR OPIOID USE DISORDERS IN MEDICARE ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 5605), H5239–H5243 [19JN]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5605) (H. Rept. 115–744), H5092 [12JN]
Texts of
H.R. 5605, provisions, H5239–H5241 [19JN]
ADVANCING MUTUAL INTERESTS AND GROWING OUR SUCCESS (AMIGOS) ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 5173), H1733 [21MR], H5653 [26JN]
ADVANCING SENIORS AND KIDS (ASK) ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4820), H499, H506, H507, H533 [18JA]
ADVANCING YOUTH ENROLLMENT ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 6432), H6557 [18JY]
ADVERTISING
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Education: restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 3762), S7656 [17DE] (see H.R. 7303), H10210 [13DE]
Dept. of HHS: establish single, front-of-package labeling system for all foods required to bear nutrition labeling, eliminate deceptive claims, and update existing nutrition labels (see S. 2647), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5425), H3055 [2AP]
——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (see H.R. 5329), H1698 [19MR]
Dept. of Justice: convene an interagency working group to study enforcement of section 227(b) of the Communications Act relative to restrictions on use of automated telephone equipment (see H.R. 7370), H10510 [20DE]
Dept. of Labor: remove certain restrictions on advertising and public relations by allowing workforce development boards to use Federal resources to advertise their services (see H.R. 5880), H4242 [18MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect veterans from predatory home lending (see S. 2304), S168 [11JA]
Drugs: decriminalize marijuana, use tax revenues to assist certain small businesses, research effects on driving and health, restrict advertising to protect children, and expunge certain marijuana-related convictions (see S. 3174), S4734 [28JN]
——— improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues (see H.R. 6047), H4980 [7JN]
——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug (see H.R. 6576), H7722 [26JY] (see H. Con. Res. 146), H10511 [20DE]
——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising (see S. 2440), S1164 [15FE]
Elections: constitutional amendment permitting Congress and the States to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office (see H.J. Res. 136), H5816 [27JN]
——— provide political advertising vouchers and payments to defray costs of postage for congressional general election candidates who agree to restrictions on contributions and expenditures (see H.R. 7067), H9435 [16OC]
FCC: clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (see S. 3078), S3982 [18JN] (see H.R. 6026), H4979 [7JN]
——— improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (see S. 3149), S4512 [27JN] (see S. 3655), S7051 [15NO] (see H.R. 7392), H10586 [21DE]
——— lengthen statute of limitations for enforcing robocall violations (see S. 2694), S2261 [18AP]
——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for broadcasters that air or transmit content from registered foreign agents (see H.R. 5331), H1698 [19MR]
——— reduce number of unlawful robocalls and unlawful spoofed calls received by consumers (see H.R. 7151), H9568 [16NO]
——— require radio and television broadcasters to provide free broadcasting time for political advertising (see H.R. 6248), H5815 [27JN]
FCC/FTC: establish a joint robocaller bounty pilot program (see H.R. 7343), H10336 [19DE]
FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (see S. 2315), S253 [17JA] (see H.R. 5333), H1698 [19MR] (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]
——— hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (see S. 2691), S2218 [17AP] (see H.R. 5782), H3935 [11MY]
——— provide greater oversight over advertising and other promotion materials for opioid drugs to ensure that such materials do not mislead consumers and exacerbate existing crisis (see S. 3420), S6059 [6SE]
FEC: apply restrictions on personal use of campaign funds to political committees, treat certain coordinated expenditures as candidate contributions, and disclose funding source for political advertisements (see H.R. 7267), H10168 [12DE]
Federal agencies and departments: report on expenditures for advertising contracts with small disadvantaged businesses and businesses owned by minorities and women (see H.R. 7215), H9763 [3DE]
Financial institutions: limit overdraft fees and establish fair and transparent practices relative to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see S. 3343), S5582 [1AU]
Firearms: prohibit sale, acquisition, distribution, or import of certain firearms or ammunition parts, prohibit certain marketing or advertising of such parts, and require homemade firearms to have serial numbers (see H.R. 7115), H9462 [2NO]
FTC: eliminate common carrier exemption for telecommunications companies in order to allow investigation of companies that enable illegal robocalling (see S. 3668), S7190 [28NO]
——— extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see S. 2932), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5930), H4692 [23MY]
——— promulgate regulations relative to sensitive personal information or behavioral data (see H.R. 6864), H8742 [24SE]
——— regulate use of automated software programs, or bots, intended to impersonate or replicate human activity on social media and prohibit use of such programs for political advertising (see S. 3127), S4369 [25JN]
Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely affect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (see S. Res. 395), S704 [7FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 4784), H169 [11JA]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]
——— require donor disclosure for certain organizations accepting donations from foreign nationals (see S. 2966), S2924 [24MY]
Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]
Taxation: deny any deduction for marketing directed at children to promote consumption of food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 7342), H10336 [19DE]
——— prohibit deduction for prescription drug advertising and promotional expenses (see S. 2478), S1316 [1MR]
Tobacco products: include e-cigarettes in smoking bans in schools, clarify that educational assistance can be used for e-cigarette prevention by schools, and authorize studies in e-cigarette use prevention (see S. 3701), S7275 [4DE]
Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE] (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]
Letters
Dept. of Agriculture authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants: several organizations, H4201 [17MY]
——— Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, H4202 [17MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs protection of veterans from predatory home lending: Senators Tillis and Warren, H9065 [26SE]
Lists
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance members, H4202 [17MY]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants, H4201–H4203 [17MY]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (H.R. 5329), H5057–H5059 [12JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect veterans from predatory home lending, H9064, H9065 [26SE]
Elections: constitutional amendment permitting Congress and the States to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office (H.J. Res. 136), E938 [27JN]
FCC: require radio and television broadcasters to provide free broadcasting time for political advertising (H.R. 6248), E935 [27JN]
FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 5333), H6227–H6237 [16JY]
——— clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 7328), H10366–H10393 [20DE]
——— hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (S. 2691), H3588 [26AP]
FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements, H6272 [17JY]
Federal agencies and departments: report on expenditures for advertising contracts with small disadvantaged businesses and businesses owned by minorities and women (H.R. 7215), E1595 [3DE]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 6239), H6060, H6061 [11JY]
——— reform campaign finance system, H9753 [30NO]
——— reform campaign finance system and ease voter restrictions, H5966 [28JN]
Russia: combat subversive activities (H.R. 6437), H7846 [5SE]
Remarks in Senate
Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc.: Clear Channel Outdoor-Las Vegas, NV, recipient of FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award, S2259 [18AP]
Climate: National Association of Manufacturers actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S899 [13FE]
——— U.S. Chamber of Commerce actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S800 [8FE], S1234 [27FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit certain activities and require greater transparency in commodity check-off programs, S4474 [27JN], S4704, S4713 [28JN]
Drugs: improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues, S6473 [3OC]
——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug, S5406–S5409 [26JY], S5736 [21AU], S5809–S5811 [22AU], S5882–S5884 [23AU], S7221 [29NO]
——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising, S3596 [11JN], S6173 [17SE]
FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (S. 1989), S1755 [15MR]
Pharmaceuticals: improve access to affordable prescription drugs, S7220 [29NO]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 1585), S2376 [24AP], S3748 [12JN], S4031 [19JN], S7309 [5DE], S7390 [11DE]
——— reform campaign finance system, establish nonpartisan redistricting commissions to draw congressional districts, establish automatic voter registration, and reduce certain conflicts of interest (S. 1880), S2379 [24AP], S3748 [12JN]
Supreme Court: impact of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech relative to bipartisanship in addressing climate change, S7347 [6DE]
Reports filed
Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 374) (S. Rept. 115–218), S1946 [22MR]
Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2315), S2642 [14MY]
Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5333) (H. Rept. 115–827), H6262 [16JY]
Synthetic Abuse and Labeling of Toxic Substances (SALTS) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 207), S4035 [19JN]
Texts of
H.R. 5329, Poison Center Network Enhancement Act, H5057 [12JN]
H.R. 5333, Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act, H6227–H6235 [16JY]
H.R. 7328, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H10366–H10391 [20DE]
S. 3174, Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, S4740 [28JN]
S. Res. 395, discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely affect the ability of Olympic Team USA to attract sponsorships, S706 [7FE]
S. Res. 626, develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws on voting, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration, S6146 [12SE]
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Bills and resolutions
Preserve America Initiative: expand cultural heritage tourism, increase job creation, boost economic growth, and collaborate with communities adjacent to national parks to leverage local tourism assets (see S. 2395), S704 [7FE]
——— expand cultural heritage tourism to increase job creation, boost economic growth, and collaborate with communities adjacent to national parks to leverage local tourism assets (see H.R. 5608), H3505 [24AP]
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Reports filed
Nomination of Aimee K. Jorjani To Be Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Chairman: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S2773 [17MY]
ADVOCATES FOR OPIOID RECOVERY (organization)
E-Mails
Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9252 [28SE]
AERONAUTICS see Aviation
AERONAUTICS INNOVATION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2977), S2924 [24MY]
AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Canton, GA: tribute to Creekview High School rocketry team, E1092 [26JY]
AEROSPACE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Webb, James: Aerospace Medical Association Louis H. Bauer Founders Award recipient, H7879 [6SE]
AFFENTRANGER, TAYLOR S.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E17 [9JA]
AFFORDABLE DRUG MANUFACTURING ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 3775), S7790 [18DE] (see H.R. 7348), H10336 [19DE]
AFFORDABLE HOUSING CREDIT IMPROVEMENT ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1661), H397 [16JA]
AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 3411), S6038 [5SE]
AFGHAN ALLIES PROTECTION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Amend (see S. 2793), S2517 [7MY] (see H.R. 5694), H3782 [7MY]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of State: provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program, S3900–S3902 [13JN]
AFGHAN AND IRAQI ALLIES RESETTLEMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 6667), H7750 [10AU]
AFGHANISTAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
Articles and editorials
Secret Story of How America Lost the Drug War With the Taliban (excerpt), H6107 [11JY]
Taliban Appeals to American People To ‘Rationally’ Rethink War Effort, H1612 [15MR]
Bills and resolutions
Afghan Allies Protection Act: amend (see S. 2793), S2517 [7MY] (see H.R. 5694), H3782 [7MY]
Armed Forces: authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S.J. Res. 61), S2878 [23MY]
——— authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and provide a statutory basis for counterterrorism operations (see S.J. Res. 59), S2141 [16AP]
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 S. 3181), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5671), H3746 [1MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for a presumption of service connection for certain diseases in veterans who were exposed to burn pits (see H.R. 7288), H10169 [12DE]
——— provide for eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care (see H.R. 7287), H10169 [12DE]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: submit report on open burn pits (see H.R. 5920), H4583 [22MY]
Immigration: assist certain Afghan and Iraqi special immigrants with resettlement in the U.S. (see H.R. 6667), H7750 [10AU]
Society of the First Infantry Division: authorize addition of names of First Infantry Division members killed in action to First Division Monument on White House Grounds (see S. 2672), S2141 [16AP] (see H.R. 5424), H3055 [2AP]
Remarks in House
Air Force: tribute to A–29 Super Tucano light-attack combat aircraft mission in Afghanistan, H3919 [10MY]
Armed Forces: honor memory and sacrifice of servicemembers killed during Operation Red Wings, E953 [29JN]
——— modify U.S. military policy and mission in Afghanistan, H484 [18JA], H1612, H1613 [15MR], H5227 [19JN], E147 [6FE]
——— require congressional review and approval of any proposed escalation of troops in Afghanistan, H4595–H4597 [23MY], H7694, H7695 [26JY]
Dept. of Defense: open air burn pits research funding, H5796–H5798 [27JN]
——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (H.R. 5671), H5798 [27JN]
Dept. of State: extend Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs, H7705, H7706 [26JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry educational outreach funding, H4974 [7JN]
——— Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry funding, H4976, H4977 [7JN]
——— establish a center of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relative to exposure to burn pits (H.R. 1279), H1604 [14MR]
Marine Corps: express that members of Fox Co., of Marine Special Operations Command were not at fault in firefight with enemy forces in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Province, E1615 [6DE]
Obama, Barack: evaluation of administration relative to drug trafficking policies, H6107 [11JY]
Pakistan: U.S. policy, H5347 [20JN]
Rohrabacher, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9685–H9688 [28NO]
Slabinski, Britt: Medal of Honor recipient, H4588 [23MY], E736 [25MY]
Veterans: address effects of veterans exposed to burn pits, H3690 [26AP]
Remarks in Senate
Armed Forces: deployment in foreign countries without a declaration of war, S828–S830 [8FE]
——— tribute to members from Nebraska killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S3281 [7JN]
Chapman, John A.: Medal of Honor recipient, S5799 [22AU]
Dept. of State: provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program, S3900–S3902 [13JN]
Religion: persecution of religious minorities, S5575 [1AU]
Statements
Tribute to Andrew (Drew) P. Ross: Michael Shepherd, H10113 [12DE]
AFL–CIO
Letters
Clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, H123 [10JA]
Remarks in House
Northern Indiana Area Labor Federation: tribute to Community Labor Awards recipients, E1410 [16OC]
Perinar, Gary: AFL–CIO George Meany Award recipient, E1595 [3DE]
Sewell, Robert: Central Labor Council of Contra Costa County, CA, AFL–CIO Labor Leader of the Year Award recipient, E1273 [20SE]
AFRICA
Addresses
Honoring Black Europeans—African Descent Week: Representative Hastings, E783 [6JN]
U.S. Bilateral Engagement with Sudan Relative to Support of Human Rights and Religious Freedom: John J. Sullivan, Dept. of State, E86 [22JA]
Amendments
Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (S. 2779), S5319, S5320, S5375 [25JY]
Bills and resolutions
AID: modernize Food for Peace Program (see S. 2551), S1735 [14MR] (see H.R. 5276), H1607 [14MR]
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 S. Res. 460), S2120 [12AP] (see H. Res. 896), H3977 [15MY]
Cameroon: condemn arrest and actions against Patrice Nganang for criticizing restriction of Internet access and news media in English-speaking regions and urge respect for human rights of all citizens (see H. Res. 718), H677 [29JA]
——— condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see S. Res. 733), S7926 [19DE] (see H. Res. 1111), H9414 [2OC]
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens (see S. Res. 386), S581 [30JA]
——— support democracy and accountability (see H.R. 6207), H5648 [25JN]
Europe: commend history and achievements of people of African descent and Black Europeans, promote racial equality, and combat discrimination (see H. Res. 925), H4849 [6JN]
International Decade for People of African Descent: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 713), H629 [25JA]
Kenya: condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy (see S. Res. 616), S5932 [23AU]
Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see S. 2275), S23 [3JA] (see H.R. 5072), H1220 [20FE]
——— affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia (see H. Res. 1055), H7941 [7SE]
Morocco: reaffirm support for combating terrorism, condemn actions by Polisario Front and terrorist groups in Western Sahara and North Africa, and reaffirm autonomy plan and support peaceful agreement for Western Sahara (see H. Res. 1101), H9406 [28SE]
Nigeria: promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process (see S. Res. 716), S7357 [6DE] (see H. Res. 1170), H9767 [6DE]
Okavango River Basin: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife (see S. 3196), S4916 [11JY] (see H.R. 4819), H551 [18JA]
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), H4848 [6JN]
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]
World Bonobo Day: designate (see H. Res. 738), H1178 [14FE]
World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 489), S2485 [26AP]
Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (see S. 2595), S1947 [22MR] (see S. 2779), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 6472), H6648 [23JY]
Letters
African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H433 [17JA]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H433 [17JA]
Support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia: Adotei Akwei, Amnesty International (organization), H3074 [10AP]
——— several human rights and diaspora organizations, H3073 [10AP]
Messages
National Emergency Relative to Libya: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1079 [13FE]
National Emergency Relative to the Central African Republic: President Trump, S2620 [10MY], H3920 [10MY]
Remarks in House
Abiy Ahmed Ali: U.S. visit by Ethiopian Prime Minister, E1097 [26JY]
African Growth and Opportunity Act: impact, E1052 [24JY]
Barber, Elta: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1491 [2NO]
Cameroon: human rights violations, E942 [28JN]
China: impact of activity, engagement, and influence in sub-Saharan Africa, E279 [8MR]
Committee on Foreign Affairs (House): Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations hearing on Global Health Supply Chain Management—Lessons Learned and Ways Forward, E682 [18MY]
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (H.R. 6207), H9597–H9600 [27NO], E943 [28JN]
Democracy: assist democracy efforts in sub-Saharan Africa, E627 [10MY]
Dept. of Defense: demand transparency relative to U.S. military operations in Niger, H4676, H4677 [23MY]
Diseases and disorders: increase efforts to combat drug-resistant tuberculosis in southern Africa, E1016 [16JY]
Ethiopia: political reform, H7094 [24JY]
——— support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), H3069–H3075, H3078 [10AP], H9396 [28SE], E279 [8MR], E1246 [13SE]
Europe: commend history and achievements of people of African descent and Black Europeans, promote racial equality, and combat discrimination (H. Res. 925), E782 [6JN]
Foreign aid: enhance transparency and accelerate the impact of programs under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Millennium Challenge Corp. (H.R. 3445), H430–H435 [17JA], E61 [18JA]
Foreign policy: report on congressional delegation trip to the Middle East to visit National Guardsmen deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Spartan Shield, H9578 [27NO]
Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (H.R. 5072), H1355 [5MR], H2030 [22MR]
——— affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia (H. Res. 1055), H9491–H9493 [13NO]
Libya: condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation (H. Res. 644), H6017–H6019 [10JY], E1037 [19JY]
Middle East: assessment of U.S. foreign policy, E1715 [20DE]
News media: broadcasting of vulgarity associated with President Trump’s characterization of countries of origin of certain immigrants, H177 [16JA]
Nims, Matthew: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal finalist, E623 [10MY]
Nothing But Nets (organization): tribute, H8175 [13SE]
Okavango River Basin: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife (H.R. 4819), H6312–H6315 [17JY], E1030 [18JY]
Parker, Nevaeh: U.N. Foundation Women in Science Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Camp selectee, H5185 [14JN]
Rise Against Hunger (organization): tribute to meal packaging event to fight hunger in Mozambique, H4784 [6JN]
Sudan: condemn pardoning of Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing men convicted of assassinating John Granville to escape imprisonment and continue to list Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism, H7094 [24JY]
Terrorism: anniversary of bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, E1098 [26JY]
——— link between terrorist groups and wildlife trafficking, E1481 [30OC]
Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (H.R. 6018), H9495–H9497 [13NO]
Trump, President: characterization of alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants, H398 [16JA], H416, H418, H421 [17JA]
Vassell, April: U.N. Foundation Women in Science Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Camp selectee, H5185 [14JN]
Zimbabwe: political reform, E249 [1MR]
Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (S. 2779), H7670–H7672 [25JY]
Remarks in Senate
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 (S. Res. 460), S2474 [26AP]
Cameroon: address escalating violence in Anglophone regions, advance democratic solution to political crisis, facilitate access by humanitarian organizations, and condemn human rights abuses, S7233–S7235 [29NO]
Central African Republic: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2431 [25AP]
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens (S. Res. 386), S4967 [16JY]
Diseases and disorders: combating Ebola virus and other infectious diseases funding, S2891 [24MY]
Ethiopia: assessment of political and economic history and U.S. policy, S2284–S2287 [18AP]
——— support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), S2284–S2287 [18AP]
Foreign aid: enhance transparency and accelerate the impact of programs under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Millennium Challenge Corp. (H.R. 3445), S2015 [9AP]
Goldman Environmental Foundation: tribute to Goldman Environmental Prize recipients, S2640 [14MY]
Kagame, Paul: tribute to leadership and efforts by Rwandan President to rebuild economy and infrastructure, S454–S458 [23JA]
Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (S. 2275), S24 [3JA], S1753–S1755 [15MR]
Okavango River Basin: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife (H.R. 4819), S7950 [19DE]
Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S4720 [28JN]
Rwanda: removal of treatment as terrorist organizations of Rwandan Patriotic Front and Rwandan Patriotic Army for purposes of immigration, S3968 [18JN]
South Sudan: appoint special envoy, develop strategy to incentivize Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) members to end conflict, improve coordination with allies on foreign aid, and pursue U.N. sanctions, S4839 [9JY]
——— call for release of Peter B. Ajak, S5825 [22AU]
——— human rights violations, S5825 [22AU]
Tanzania: condemn harassment of opposing political figures, support freedoms of speech and assembly, and reinstate refugee program, S4365–S4367 [25JN]
Trump, President: characterization of alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants, S174 [16JA], S218 [17JA]
World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 489), S2498 [26AP]
Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (S. 2779), S5319 [25JY], S7497 [12DE]
Reports filed
African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 3445) (H. Rept. 115–484), H1 [3JA]
Call for the Holding of Credible Elections and International Electoral Assistance and Deter Further Electoral Slippage and Abuse of Citizens in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 386), S2923 [24MY]
Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals (DELTA) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4819), S7241 [29NO]
Repeal Certain SEC Disclosure Requirements Relative to Conflict Minerals: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4248) (H. Rept. 115–570), H1220 [20FE]
Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act Amendment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2779), S4731 [28JN]
Texts of
H. Res. 128, support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia, H3069 [10AP]
H. Res. 644, condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees in Libya, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation, H6017 [10JY]
H. Res. 1055, affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy in Liberia, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia, H9491 [13NO]
H.R. 3445, African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act, H430–H432 [17JA]
H.R. 4819, Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals (DELTA) Act, H6312 [17JY]
H.R. 6018, Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act, H9495 [13NO]
H.R. 6207, Democratic Republic of the Congo Democracy and Accountability Act, H9597 [27NO]
S. 2779, Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act amendments, S5320 [25JY], H7670 [25JY]
S. Res. 386, call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, S584 [30JA]
S. Res. 386, call for the holding of credible elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens, S4968 [16JY]
S. Res. 460, condemn Boko Haram (terrorist organization), 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, S2125 [12AP]
S. Res. 489, support goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, S2492 [26AP]
S. Res. 616, condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy in Kenya, S5934 [23AU]
S. Res. 716, promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process in Nigeria, S7359 [6DE]
S. Res. 733, condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained in Cameroon, S7930 [19DE]
AFRICAN AMERICANS
Addresses
Bar Mitzvah: Luke Cohen, E946 [28JN]
I Have a Dream: Martin Luther King, Jr. (excerpt), H13 [8JA]
Amendments
Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), S7722, S7727, S7731 [17DE]
Crime: specify lynching as a hate crime (S. 3178), S7935 [19DE]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), S6880 [11OC]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (S. 3321), S7061, S7062, S7064, S7065 [15NO]
Articles and editorials
Congress, Pass the PROSPER Act for Federal Student Aid Reform, H4772 [5JN]
Fate of Divisive Judicial Nominee From North Carolina Uncertain Amid Criticism, S7203 [29NO]
Late Zell Miller Diversified the Bench, H3878 [9MY]
What Betsy DeVos Should Have Said About the PROSPER Act, H4742 [5JN]
Bills and resolutions
African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see S. Res. 559), S4734 [28JN] (see H. Res. 974), H5975 [28JN]
Army: tribute to Women’s Army Corps 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebration of Black History Month (see S. Res. 412), S1165 [15FE]
Ashe, Arthur: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S6059 [6SE] (see H. Res. 1054), H7920 [6SE]
Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 413), S1165 [15FE] (see H. Res. 755), H1334 [27FE]
Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see S. Res. 459), S2075 [11AP] (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]
Black Women’s Heart Health Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 722), H737 [2FE]
Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S1165 [15FE]
Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument: establish as a unit of the National Park System (see S. 3287), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 5655), H3741 [27AP]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass (see H. Con. Res. 102), H783 [5FE]
Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see S. Res. 689), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]
Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (see S. 3191), S4875 [10JY]
Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see S. 2467), S1286 [28FE] (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]
Crime: specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: authorize transmission to Congress of annual reports prepared by certain land-grant colleges on Federal and State allotments received by such colleges (see H.R. 5309), H1651 [15MR]
——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (see S. 2384), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 4984), H1074 [8FE]
——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1333 [27FE]
——— reauthorize Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (see S. 2839), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 5824), H3977 [15MY]
Dept. of Defense: establish Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields (see H.R. 7307), H10210 [13DE]
——— increase minority student participation in Cyber Scholarship Program (see H.R. 5746), H3928 [10MY]
Dept. of Education: permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6876), H8883 [25SE]
——— provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see S. 2483), S1316 [1MR]
——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7687 [25JY]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (see S. 2465), S1286 [28FE]
——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see S. 3363), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 6698), H7824 [4SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6772), H8169 [12SE]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of Fort Pillow Historic State Park in Henning, TN (see H.R. 4868), H582 [19JA] (see H.R. 5209), H1476 [7MR]
——— designate Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, KS, as a National Historic Landmark (see S. 2895), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5613), H3574 [25AP]
——— study suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 5005), H1126 [13FE]
Drugs: acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy and apologize to individuals and communities victimized by this policy (see H. Res. 933), H5093 [12JN]
——— make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H477 [17JA]
Dunbar, Paul L.: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 6214), H5648 [25JN]
Dunnigan, Alice Allison: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H8170 [12SE]
Education: enforce Civil Rights Act sections that prohibit racial discrimination in education and restore private right of action in cases involving disparate impact (see H. Res. 902), H4209 [17MY]
——— support and encourage increased diversity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, especially physics, and recognize value of American Physical Society Bridge Program (see H. Res. 988), H6111 [11JY]
Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4745), H82 [9JA]
Financial institutions: establish Minority Depository Institutions Advisory Committees and provide advice relative to preserving and encouraging minority depository institutions (see H.R. 6186), H5505 [21JN]
Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]
——— tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]
FRS: modify goals of Board of Governors, promote diversity on board of directors of each Federal reserve bank, and establish certain reporting requirements for Board of Governors (see H.R. 7095), H9448 [26OC]
Hidden Figures Way, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 3370), S5931 [23AU]
International Decade for People of African Descent: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 713), H629 [25JA]
James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office Building, Renton, WA: designate (see H.R. 6628), H7724 [26JY]
Johnson, Katherine: redesignate NASA Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, WV, in honor (see S. 3389), S5954 [27AU]
Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN] (see H. Res. 936), H5152 [13JN]
——— observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination (see H. Res. 798), H2041 [22MR]
Lauderdale Lakes, FL: tribute to City Commission for membership comprised solely of women of color (see H. Res. 942), H5200 [14JN]
Law enforcement: condemn Stand Your Ground laws, urge rejection and repeal of, and find alternatives for, such legislation, penalize racial profiling, and study ways to elevate the social status of Black males (see H. Res. 978), H5976 [28JN]
Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]
Locust Grove, VA: anniversary of Mount Zion Baptist Church of Locust Grove (see H. Res. 1112), H9414 [2OC]
Mary Church Terrell Day: designate (see H. Res. 1126), H9431 [12OC]
Medgar Evers National Monument: establish (see S. 2889), S2793 [21MY] (see H.R. 4895), H677 [29JA]
Medicaid: reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see S. 3776), S7790 [18DE] (see H.R. 5977), H4732 [25MY]
Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see S. Res. 404), S907 [13FE] (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 3660), S7133 [27NO] (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1334 [27FE]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6795), H8724 [13SE]
National African American Women Engineers Day: designate (see H. Res. 746), H1226 [23FE]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H974 [7FE]
National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities: submit a report to Congress on impact of opioid epidemic on minority communities (see H.R. 5616), H3574 [25AP]
National Media Diversity Month: designate (see S. Res. 518), S2793 [21MY] (see H. Res. 888), H3929 [10MY]
National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 529), S2925 [24MY]
National objectives: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]
National Park Service: change U.S. Code references from U.S. Civil Rights Network to African American Civil Rights Network (see H.R. 7172), H9667 [27NO]
National security: improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies (see H.R. 5195), H1475 [7MR]
National Voter Registration Day: designate (see S. Res. 640), S6224 [18SE]
National Voting Rights Month: designate (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE] (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]
Pearl (vessel): honor historic abolitionist events and legacy of those involved in the largest slave escape in U.S. history (see H. Res. 1074), H8738 [20SE]
Phillips, Velvalea H. Rodgers: tribute (see H. Res. 863), H3742 [27AP]
SBA: establish pilot program for certifying that a small business concern is owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 6514), H7686 [25JY]
Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 661), S6388 [28SE]
Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see S. 3239), S5066 [18JY] (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]
Taxation: impose an excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and dedicate revenues from such tax to prevention, treatment, and research of diet-related health conditions in priority populations (see H.R. 7341), H10336 [19DE]
Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see S. 2550), S1735 [14MR]
Voting: call on Congress to enact a new Voting Rights Act preclearance formula and condemn voter suppression laws enacted by States and political subdivisions (see H. Res. 751), H1266 [26FE]
——— develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE] (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]
Walker, Wyatt T.: tribute (see H. Res. 742), H1217 [16FE]
Women: report on efforts to support minority women involvement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields (see H.R. 7092), H9448 [26OC]
Essays
State of the Union: Ella Whitman, S649 [6FE]
Factsheets
African Americans and Labor Unions, H665 [29JA]
Letters
Medgar Evers Home National Monument Act: Beverly W. Hogan, Tougaloo College, H3950 [15MY]
——— Jeff Seabold, Jackson, MS, Historic Preservation Commission, H3950 [15MY]
——— Kenneth H. P’Pool, Mississippi Dept. of Archives and History, H3950 [15MY]
Unity declaration on racism and poverty: Circle of Protection (organization), H1365 [5MR]
Lists
Court cases won by NAACP lawyers, E1438 [23OC]
Historically Black colleges and universities with Army ROTC programs, H5790 [27JN]
Historically Black colleges and universities with Navy ROTC programs, H5790 [27JN]
Individuals who benefited from ROTC programs at historically Black colleges and universities, H5790 [27JN]
Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc., and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter Black and Gold Scholarship Ball award recipients, E882 [21JN]
Memorandums
Recommended Lawsuit Against North Carolina Republican Party, Helms Campaign for Senate Committee, et al.: John P. Dunne and Lee H. Rubin, Dept. of Justice (1991), S7204 [29NO]
Proclamations
Black Women’s Wellness Day: Representative Pocan, E1270 [20SE]
BreAnna I. Nixon Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Youth on the Move Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E483 [17AP]
Bridgett ‘‘Biddy’’ Mason Day: Representative Barragan, E1149 [14AU]
Cordell Henderson Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Frederick Douglass Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E488 [17AP]
Martrell Jackson Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Youth on the Move Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E480 [17AP]
Theresa Randleman Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Business Excellence Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E490 [17AP]
Tribute to Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and Harlem Week: Representative Espaillat, E1725 [21DE]
Wayne Lynn Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Community Service Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E486 [17AP]
Remarks in House
Alabama: effects of inadequate wastewater treatment on African Americans, E1056 [24JY]
——— tribute to African-American women running for political office, E895 [22JN]
American Missionary Association: tribute, E1207 [5SE]
American Public Health Association: anniversary of Black Caucus of Health Workers, E1317 [27SE]
Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, H9396 [28SE]
Arlington County, VA: anniversary of Halls Hill Fire Station No. 8, E825 [12JN]
Avery, Annie: Alabama Nursing Home Association Ms. Alabama Nursing Home award recipient, E1155 [17AU]
Birmingham, AL: anniversary of 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, H8174 [13SE]
Black Family Development, Inc.: anniversary, E987 [10JY]
Black History Month: observance, H780–H782 [5FE], H790, H898–H900 [6FE], H1174–H1176 [14FE], E124, E130 [2FE]
Black Maternal Health Week: observance (H. Res. 818), H3159 [12AP]
Bremerton, WA: anniversary of NAACP Unit 1134, E703 [22MY]
Buffalo, NY: tribute to proposed African American Veterans Monument to be located in the Buffalo and Erie County Military Park, H7170 [25JY]
Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument: establish as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 5655), H4753, H4754 [5JN]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass (H. Con. Res. 102), H815 [6FE]
Civil rights: anniversary of voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery, AL, H1468 [7MR], E283 [8MR]
——— continuing struggle between law enforcement and African Americans, H9098 [27SE]
——— declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), H10527–H10531 [21DE]
Coleman, Marion: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, E727 [24MY]
Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (H.R. 40), H1496 [8MR]
Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (H.R. 4856), H1688 [19MR]
Congressional Black Caucus: accomplishments, H14 [8JA]
——— tribute, E1747 [3JA]
Deep Ellum Foundation: tribute, E463 [13AP]
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary of Fairfax County, VA, Alumnae Chapter, E747 [29MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: National Institute of Food and Agriculture agricultural research and extension funding equity for historically Black land-grant colleges and universities, H4204 [17MY]
Dept. of Defense: establish Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields (H.R. 7307), H10190 [13DE]
——— prohibit funding to end ROTC programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions and tribal colleges and universities, H5789, H5790 [27JN]
——— study how to attract and recruit students with experience in certain technical fields from institutions of higher education, including minority-serving institutions, H4702 [24MY]
Dept. of Education: support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (H.R. 4508), H1509 [13MR], H3965–H3967 [15MY], H4688–H4690 [23MY], H4742, H4743, H4770–H4773 [5JN], H7835, H7851, H7853 [5SE], H9527 [15NO]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (H.R. 2410), H1240–H1243 [26FE]
——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), H10052–H10054, H10056 [11DE]
Dept. of Justice: call for an investgation into the shooting death of Stephon A. Clark, E400 [5AP]
——— decision to reopen investigation into murder of Emmett Till, H6193 [13JY]
Dept. of the Interior: designate Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, KS, as a National Historic Landmark (H.R. 5613), H6630, H6631 [23JY]
——— study suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 5005), H4752, H4753 [5JN]
Discrimination: societal impact of poverty and discrimination, H1366–H1370 [5MR]
Diseases and disorders: address peripheral artery disease to prevent unnecessary amputations, H7900 [6SE], H8891 [26SE]
——— disparity in prostate cancer rates among African Americans, H8251 [13SE]
——— increase Alzheimer’s disease awareness and support research funding, E1528 [15NO]
District of Columbia: tribute to DC Black Pride festival, E693 [21MY]
——— tribute to Mamie Johnson Little League baseball team, E1122 [3AU]
Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1861), H5998–H6000 [10JY]
Dunbar, Paul L.: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 6214), E905 [25JN]
Durham, NC: tribute to Airolina Young Aviators Program, E326 [15MR]
Economy: impact of government policies on unequal distribution of wealth and income, H767–H774 [5FE], E144 [6FE], E151 [7FE]
——— importance of job creation, H6051 [11JY]
Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 4745), H65 [9JA], H6438 [17JY], H9701 [29NO]
Erwin, Jacqueline R.: African-American Postal League United for Success (A-PLUS) Philadelphia, PA/South Jersey Chapter Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Heritage Award recipient, E461 [13AP]
Florida: anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation, H4271 [21MY]
Gary, IN: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E789 [7JN]
——— tribute to Gary Frontiers Service Club Inc., Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees and officers, E7 [8JA]
Hampton University: anniversary, E561 [27AP]
Ibezim, Kelechi: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H1106 [13FE]
Impact Network (company): tribute to inclusion in Altice USA, Inc., Optimum TV programming, H1530 [13MR]
Iowa: anniversary of Iowa Supreme Court decision in Clark v. Board of Directors relative to racial segregation of public schools, E1172 [24AU]
James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office Building, Renton, WA: designate (H.R. 6628), H9728 [29NO]
Johnson, Katherine: redesignate NASA Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, WV, in honor (S. 3389), H9586 [27NO]
Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc.: tribute to Black and Gold Scholarship Ball award recipients, E882 [21JN]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, H5274 [19JN], E867 [19JN]
——— observance (H. Res. 948), H5274 [19JN]
Keene, John: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation MacArthur Fellowship recipient, H9807 [10DE]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination, H1468 [7MR], H2030 [22MR], H3134 [11AP], E366 [23MR]
——— anniversary of assassination (H. Res. 798), E391 [5AP]
Lambert, MS: tribute to Pleasant Hope Missionary Baptist Church, E1198 [4SE]
Langhorne, PA: tribute to African-American Museum of Bucks County, H790 [6FE]
Lauderdale Lakes, FL: tribute to City Commission for membership comprised solely of women of color (H. Res. 942), E841 [14JN]
Law enforcement: criminal justice reform, H5639 [25JN]
——— prohibit racial profiling (H.R. 1498), H1496 [8MR]
Little Rock, AR: anniversary of integration of Central High School, H8255 [13SE]
Lowe, Elgin: South Alameda County, CA, NAACP Annual Service Award recipient, E1489 [2NO]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, H7 [8JA], H26 [9JA], H86 [10JA], H135 [11JA], H489 [18JA], E7 [8JA]
Medgar Evers National Monument: establish (H.R. 4895), H3949–H3951 [15MY]
Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (H. Res. 715), H661–H664 [29JA], E126 [2FE]
——— anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (H. Res. 720), E366 [23MR]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals, H4144 [17MY]
NAACP: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 108), H1330 [27FE]
——— anniversary of Fairfax County, VA, branch, E750 [29MY]
——— anniversary of Houston, TX, branch, E1437 [23OC]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (H.R. 6795), E1249 [13SE]
Nashville, TN: anniversary of desegregation of Stratford High School, E1254 [13SE]
——— anniversary of Stratford High School desegregation, E1316 [27SE]
National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders: anniversary of report identifying racism and segregation as the root cause of civil unrest, H1363–H1370 [5MR], E280, E281 [8MR], E289 [9MR]
National Civil Rights Day: observance, E578 [1MY]
National Minority Health Month: observance, H3151 [12AP]
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: observance, H7161 [25JY]
National Park Service: Historic Preservation Fund competitive grants funding to preserve sites and stories of Civil Rights Movement, H6437 [17JY], E1055 [24JY]
——— Historic Preservation Fund Historically Black Colleges and Universities grants funding, H6438–H6440 [17JY], E1055 [24JY]
National Urban League: anniversary of Madison, WI, chapter, E220 [26FE]
National Women’s History Month: observance, E338 [19MR], E356 [21MR]
New Orleans, LA: anniversary of McDonogh 35 Senior High School, E520 [24AP]
New Rochelle, NY: anniversary of Bethesda Baptist Church of New Rochelle, E1014 [16JY]
Olympic Games: anniversary of Mexico City protest, E1414 [16OC]
O’Ree, Willie: recognize anniversary as first African-American to play in NHL, E63 [18JA]
Payne, Sharon McGriff: Solano County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E473 [16AP]
Phillips, Velvalea H. Rodgers: tribute (H. Res. 863), H3710 [27AP]
Racial relations: eliminate economic inequality through increased funding for housing, education, and employment programs, E281 [8MR]
Robinsonville, MS: tribute to Morning Star Baptist Church, E1581 [29NO]
Saratoga Springs, NY: observance of Solomon Northup Day, E3 [5JA]
Sisters’ Journey (organization): anniversary, E1469 [26OC]
Smithsonian Institution: U.N. International Decade for People of African Descent exhibit funding, H6446, H6447 [17JY]
Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, KS, relative to segregated schools and ensure vigilance against resegregation of society, H3987 [16MY], E694 [21MY]
——— decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, KS, relative to segregated schools, H3563–H3565 [25AP]
Tamina Cemetery and Community Project CDC (organization): tribute, E947 [28JN]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H3499, H3500 [24AP]
Taylor, Dowell: National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc., inductee, E1528 [15NO]
Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation: anniversary, E750 [29MY]
Troy, AL: unveiling of Tuskegee Army Air Field Hangar Historical Marker, E181 [14FE]
Truman, Harry S: anniversary of Executive order to desegregate the Armed Forces, E1060 [24JY]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H686 [30JA]
——— evaluation of administration relative to family values, H5635–H5642 [25JN]
——— evaluation of administration relative to freedom of the press, H9552 [16NO]
——— evaluation of administration relative to impact on minority communities, H767–H774 [5FE], H1364 [5MR], E151 [7FE], E280 [8MR]
——— evaluation of administration relative to judicial nominees, H6639–H6646 [23JY]
——— evaluation of administration relative to race relations, H5366 [21JN]
——— Executive order reforming Government assistance programs, H3766–H3773 [7MY]
——— oppose Executive order reforming Government assistance programs, E490 [17AP]
Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 4406), H1348, H1349 [5MR]
University of Alabama: anniversary of racial integration, E898 [22JN]
Vallejo, CA: anniversary of NAACP Vallejo branch, E1244 [13SE]
Virginia: Barbara Johns Day observance, H3563–H3565 [25AP]
Virginia State University: HBCU Digest (Internet site) Historically Black College or University of the Year award recipient, E1171 [24AU]
Voting: protect the right to vote, E1125 [7AU]
——— relationship between voter turnout and opposition to bigotry and hate, H9694 [29NO]
Voting Rights Act: anniversary, E1125 [7AU]
——— impact, H1369 [5MR]
Ware, Crystel: Texas Alliance of Black School Educators Educator of the Year award recipient, E401 [5AP]
Washington Area Women’s Foundation: tribute, E1461 [26OC]
Westchester County (NY) Press: anniversary, E1345 [28SE]
Wichita, KS: anniversary of Dockum Drugstore sit-in, H6577 [19JY]
Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum: anniversary, E1312 [26SE]
Women: tribute to impact and legacy of Black women in America, H1688–H1694 [19MR], E349 [20MR], E356 [21MR]
World War II: tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, E1475 [30OC]
Remarks in Senate
Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, S6791 [11OC]
Army: tribute to Women’s Army Corps 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebration of Black History Month (S. Res. 412), S6504 [3OC]
Ashe, Arthur: tribute (S. Res. 624), S6104 [6SE]
Baltimore, MD: anniversary of appointment of Marion Bascom and Konstantine Prevas to Baltimore City Board of Fire Commissioners, S465 [23JA]
Black History Month: observance, S1279 [28FE]
——— observance (S. Res. 413), S1189 [15FE]
Blankenstein, Eric: suitability to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Policy Director for Supervision, Enforcement, and Fair Lending relative to comments on race relations and hate crimes, S6410 [1OC]
Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (S. Res. 409), S1292, S1293 [28FE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass (H. Con. Res. 102), S843, S844 [8FE]
Charleston, SC: anniversary of shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, S3868 [13JN]
Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (S. Res. 689), S6970 [15NO]
Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), S4877 [10JY], S7727–S7734 [17DE]
Cook, Samuel D.: tribute (S. Res. 285), S8036 [22DE]
Crime: specify lynching as a hate crime (S. 3178), S7842–S7844 [19DE]
Dept. of Agriculture: provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (S. 2384), S653 [6FE]
Dept. of Education: permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (S. 3467), S6226 [18SE]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), S1288 [28FE], S6880 [11OC]
Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1861), S7332 [6DE]
Drugs: impact of ‘‘War on Drugs’’, S39–S42 [4JA]
Farr, Thomas A.: suitability to be district judge relative to legal defense of discriminatory voting laws and redistricting plans, S7075 [26NO], S7108–S7111, S7118, S7122, S7124, S7126, S7145 [27NO], S7150, S7157, S7169 [28NO], S7198, S7202–S7205, S7208 [29NO]
Florida: decision to place statue of Mary McLeod Bethune in the U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall, S1685 [13MR]
Franklin, Aretha L.: tribute (S. Res. 615), S5869 [22AU]
Groveland, FL: urge pardon for ‘‘Groveland Four,’’ the four African-American men who were wrongly accused of raping a white woman in 1949, S7777 [18DE]
Helms, Jesse: views on civil rights, S2604 [10MY]
James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office Building, Renton, WA: designate (H.R. 6628), S7529 [12DE]
Johnson, Katherine: redesignate NASA Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, WV, in honor (S. 3389), S6310 [25SE]
Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (S. Res. 547), S3958 [14JN]
——— observance, S4032 [19JN]
Kansas City, MO: tribute to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, S5048 [18JY]
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary of Tampa, Fl, alumni chapter, S4728 [28JN]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, S186 [16JA], S245 [17JA]
Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (S. Res. 404), S1155 [15FE], S1291, S1292 [28FE]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (S. 3321), S6052 [6SE], S7064 [15NO]
National Memorial for Peace and Justice: grand opening, S2451 [26AP]
National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 529), S2942 [24MY]
National Voter Registration Day: designate (S. Res. 640), S6259 [18SE]
Presidential appointments: resignation of certain officials due to alleged intolerant comments, S1267 [28FE]
Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the role it played in ensuring passage of the Voting Rights Act, S2603 [10MY]
Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 661), S6398 [28SE]
Sports: tribute to Negro leagues baseball, S5048, S5049 [18JY]
Thomas, Clarence: Supreme Court confirmation process relative to accusations of sexual harassment, S6198 [18SE], S6285 [25SE]
Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 4406), S4807, S4808 [28JN]
Voting: protect the right to vote, S2857 [23MY], S7308–S7310 [5DE], S7502 [12DE]
Week on the Status of Black Women: observance, S1941 [22MR]
Reports filed
Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5655) (H. Rept. 115–695), H4283 [21MY]
Camp Nelson National Monument Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 5655), S7241 [29NO]
——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 5655) (S. Rept. 115–406), S7274 [4DE]
Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3191) (S. Rept. 115–424), S7385 [10DE]
Dept. of the Interior Study of Suitability and Feasibility of Establishing Birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a Unit of National Park System: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5005) (H. Rept. 115–644), H3504 [24AP]
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 4895) (S. Rept. 115–370), S7050 [15NO]
Medgar Evers Home National Monument Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4895) (H. Rept. 115–632), H3146 [11AP]
National Park Service Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation Program Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1135) (S. Rept. 115–236), S2439 [25AP]
——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1446) (S. Rept. 115–234), S2439 [25AP]
Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity Through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4508) (H. Rept. 115–550), H1074 [8FE]
Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5613) (H. Rept. 115–856), H6648 [23JY]
Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2465), S5618 [15AU]
Thurgood Marshall’s Elementary School Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1645) (S. Rept. 115–302), S4965 [16JY]
Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4406), S3951 [14JN]
21st Century Respect Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 995) (S. Rept. 115–300), S4950 [12JY]
Statements
Unity Declaration on Racism and Poverty: Several Religious Leaders, H1364 [5MR]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 102, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass, H815 [6FE]
H.R. 1861, Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act, H5998 [10JY]
H.R. 2410, Sickle Cell Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act, H1240 [26FE]
H.R. 4406, Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY, H1348 [5MR]
H.R. 4895, Medgar Evers Home National Monument Act, H3949 [15MY]
H.R. 5005, Dept. of the Interior study on suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System, H4752 [5JN]
H.R. 5613, Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act, H6630 [23JY]
H.R. 5655, Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument Act, H4753 [5JN]
H.R. 6628, James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office Building, Renton, WA, H9728 [29NO]
S. 2465, Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act, S6880 [11OC], H10052 [11DE]
S. 3178, Justice for Victims of Lynching Act, S7843 [19DE]
S. 3191, Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act, H10527–H10531 [21DE]
S. 3287, Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument Act, S5426 [26JY]
S. 3389, NASA Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, WV, redesignation in honor of Katherine Johnson, H9586 [27NO]
S. 3389, redesignate NASA Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, WV, in honor of Katherine Johnson, S6310 [25SE]
S. 3776, Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA’s) Act, S7791–S7795 [18DE]
S. Res. 404, Memphis, TN, sanitation workers’ strike anniversary, S909 [13FE]
S. Res. 409, tribute to Buffalo Soldiers, S1168 [15FE]
S. Res. 412, tribute to Women’s Army Corps 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebration of Black History Month, S1169 [15FE]
S. Res. 413, Black History Month, S1169 [15FE]
S. Res. 459, Black Maternal Health Week, S2077 [11AP]
S. Res. 518, National Media Diversity Month, S2797 [21MY]
S. Res. 529, support goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month, S2940 [24MY]
S. Res. 547, Juneteenth Independence Day, S3954 [14JN]
S. Res. 559, African-American Music Appreciation Month, S4742 [28JN]
S. Res. 615, tribute to Aretha L. Franklin, S5835 [22AU]
S. Res. 624, tribute to Arthur Ashe, S6061 [6SE]
S. Res. 626, develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws on voting, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration, S6146 [12SE]
S. Res. 626, National Voting Rights Month, S6146 [12SE]
S. Res. 640, National Voter Registration Day, S6235 [18SE]
S. Res. 661, Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, S6389 [28SE]
S. Res. 689, Shirley Chisholm election to the House of Representatives anniversary, S7055 [15NO]
Tributes
King, Martin Luther, Jr., H9–H16 [8JA], H89 [10JA]
Phillips, Velvalea H. Rodgers, S2479 [26AP], E513 [23AP]
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP
Letters
Multilateral development bank authorizations: Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H447 [17JA]
Remarks in Senate
Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury: nomination to be European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, African Development Fund, and Asian Development Bank U.S. Governor, S1931 [22MR]
——— nomination to be IMF, African Development Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development U.S. Governor, S1931 [22MR]
AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT
Letters
African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H433 [17JA]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H433 [17JA]
Remarks in House
Foreign aid: enhance transparency and accelerate the impact of programs under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Millennium Challenge Corp. (H.R. 3445), H430–H435 [17JA], E61 [18JA]
Impact, E1052 [24JY]
Remarks in Senate
Foreign aid: enhance transparency and accelerate the impact of programs under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Millennium Challenge Corp. (H.R. 3445), S2015 [9AP]
Reports filed
African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 3445) (H. Rept. 115–484), H1 [3JA]
Texts of
H.R. 3445, African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act, H430–H432 [17JA]
AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT AND MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE ACT (AGOA AND MCA) MODERNIZATION ACT
Letters
Provisions: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H433 [17JA]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H433 [17JA]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3445), H430–H435 [17JA], E61 [18JA]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 3445), S2015 [9AP]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 3445) (H. Rept. 115–484), H1 [3JA]
Texts of
H.R. 3445, provisions, H430–H432 [17JA]
AFRICAN UNION
Remarks in House
Libya: condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation (H. Res. 644), H6017–H6019 [10JY], E1037 [19JY]
Texts of
H. Res. 644, condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees in Libya, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation, H6017 [10JY]
AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSIC APPRECIATION MONTH
Bills and resolutions
Observance (see S. Res. 559), S4734 [28JN] (see H. Res. 974), H5975 [28JN]
Texts of
S. Res. 559, observance, S4742 [28JN]
AFRICAN-AMERICAN POSTAL LEAGUE UNITED FOR SUCCESS (A-PLUS)
Remarks in House
Erwin, Jacqueline R.: African-American Postal League United for Success (A-PLUS) Philadelphia, PA/South Jersey Chapter Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Heritage Award recipient, E461 [13AP]
AFRIDI, SHAKIL
Remarks in House
Heroism: recognize and call for release from custody by Pakistan, H4702 [24MY]
AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE (organization)
Bills and resolutions
Lights on Afterschool!: support event (see S. Res. 710), S7191 [28NO]
Remarks in Senate
Lights on Afterschool!: support event (S. Res. 710), S7194 [28NO]
Texts of
S. Res. 710, support Afterschool Alliance (organization) Lights on Afterschool! event, S7193 [28NO]
AFTON, OK
Letters
Prayer for President Trump: Lois Keene, S6040 [5SE]
AFYA FOUNDATION
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1742 [31DE]
AGA KHAN IV
Remarks in House
Tribute, E337 [19MR]
AGE DISCRIMINATION see Discrimination
AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT
Bills and resolutions
Employment: extend age discrimination protections to additional employees (see H.R. 6811), H8725 [13SE]
——— require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (see H.R. 4972), H974 [7FE]
Remarks in House
Employment: require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (H.R. 4972), E153 [7FE]
AGE 21 ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2470), S1286 [28FE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2470), S1289 [28FE]
AGED see Senior Citizens
AGEE, JAXON
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S518 [25JA]
AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT related term(s) Department of State; Foreign Aid
Amendments
Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]
Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), S7524 [12DE]
Information technology: promote Internet access in developing countries and update foreign policy toward the Internet (H.R. 600), S6967 [14NO], S7246 [29NO]
Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S1221 [26FE], S6872, S6873, S6876, S6879 [11OC], H9600 [27NO]
Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7946, S7950 [19DE]
Women: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (S. 3247), S7863 [19DE]
Bills and resolutions
Bangladesh: acknowledge victims of War of Independence and establishment of secular democracy, call for stop to radical religious organizations, and provide security for minorities and a peaceful election (see H. Res. 1156), H9573 [20NO]
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 S. Res. 460), S2120 [12AP] (see H. Res. 896), H3977 [15MY]
Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]
——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]
Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]
Children and youth: condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see S. Res. 606), S5619 [15AU]
Dept. of State: establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (see S. 3695), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 5274), H1607 [14MR]
——— 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), H5580 [22JN]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: make permanent certain general provisions (see S. 3111), S4343 [21JN]
——— making appropriations (see S. 3108), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6385), H6262 [16JY]
Disasters: recognize contributions of chefs to natural disaster relief efforts (see H. Res. 1080), H8884 [25SE]
Diseases and disorders: facilitate effective research on, and treatment of, neglected tropical diseases through coordinated domestic and international efforts (see S. 3212), S4951 [12JY]
Endangered species: call for China to maintain ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts, reduce demand for, and availability of, illicit wildlife parts, combat poaching and trafficking, and protect rhinoceros and tigers (see H. Res. 1177), H10103 [11DE]
Eurasia: combat religious freedom violations, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention (see S. Res. 539), S3601 [11JN]
Food for Peace Program: modernize (see S. 2551), S1735 [14MR] (see H.R. 5276), H1607 [14MR]
Foreign aid: ensure adolescent girls in developing countries enroll in and succeed in school, address barriers adolescent girls face in accessing school, and develop U.S. Global Strategy To Empower Adolescent Girls (see H.R. 7055), H9425 [9OC]
——— provide assistance for prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5068), H1217 [16FE]
Foreign policy: establish position of Senior Anticorruption Officer at Dept. of State, AID, and Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 5919), H4583 [22MY]
——— reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (see S. 3368), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 5273), H1607 [14MR]
Forests: provide assistance to Haiti and Armenia to reverse effects of deforestation (see S. 3272), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6503), H7685 [25JY]
Global Climate Change Initiative: prohibit funding (see H.R. 5852), H4138 [16MY]
Guatemala: express condolences for victims of volcanic eruption, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge U.S. agencies to continue to provide assistance (see H. Res. 944), H5200 [14JN]
Moldova: reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms (see S. Res. 629), S6189 [17SE] (see H. Res. 745), H1220 [20FE]
National security: improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies (see H.R. 5195), H1475 [7MR]
One Health Program: establish an interagency program to collaborate on the concept that human, animal, and ecosystem health intertwine to make ‘‘one health’’ (see S. 2615), S1947 [22MR]
Pakistan: prohibit funding for assistance and require Dept. of State and AID to transfer funds to the Highway Trust Fund (see S. 2333), S500 [24JA] (see H.R. 4934), H783 [5FE]
Palestinian Partnership Fund: establish to promote joint economic development and finance joint ventures between Palestinian entrepreneurs and companies in the U.S., Israel, and the Middle East (see S. 3549), S6541 [4OC] (see H.R. 7060), H9430 [12OC]
Small business: establish small business development centers internationally and promote international commerce (see H.R. 6706), H7870 [5SE]
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), H4848 [6JN]
Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6982), H9405 [28SE]
Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]
——— improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (see S. 3247), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 5480), H3208 [12AP]
Letters
Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: John Gray, Service Employees International Union, H4880 [7JN]
——— several organizations, H4882 [7JN]
Support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia: Adotei Akwei, Amnesty International (organization), H3074 [10AP]
——— several human rights and diaspora organizations, H3073 [10AP]
Messages
Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2548 [8MY], H3832 [8MY]
Withdrawal and Revision of Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2990 [5JN], H4761 [5JN]
Motions
Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4257 [20JN]
Remarks in House
Africa: impact of Chinese activity, engagement, and influence in sub-Saharan Africa, E279 [8MR]
Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H3913–H3918 [10MY], H4871–H4884 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], E817 [8JN], E824 [12JN]
——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]
Committee on Foreign Affairs (House): Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations hearing on Global Health Supply Chain Management—Lessons Learned and Ways Forward, E682 [18MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: facilitate assistance to host countries and AID through Farmer-To-Farmer Program, establish geographically defined crop yield metrics system, and make data available to the public, H4189 [17MY]
Dept. of State: establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (H.R. 5274), H7848–H7850 [5SE]
——— 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 (H.R. 6193), H6055 [11JY]
Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (H.R. 2408), H1479 [8MR], E1385 [9OC]
——— enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), H10547, H10548 [21DE]
Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), H3069–H3075, H3078 [10AP], H9396 [28SE], E279 [8MR], E1246 [13SE]
Food for Peace program: funding, H1231 [26FE]
Foreign policy: 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), H9587–H9591 [27NO]
Health: submit to Congress a report on development and use of global health innovations in programs, projects, and activities (H.R. 1660), H439, H440 [17JA], E59 [18JA]
Libya: condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation (H. Res. 644), H6017–H6019 [10JY], E1037 [19JY]
Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), E141 [6FE], E1030 [18JY]
——— provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), Senate amendments, H9600–H9604 [27NO], E1606 [6DE]
Nims, Matthew: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal finalist, E623 [10MY]
Sudan: condemn pardoning of Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing men convicted of assassinating John Granville to escape imprisonment and continue to list Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism, H7094 [24JY]
Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (H.R. 6018), H9495–H9497 [13NO]
Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), H10544–H10546 [21DE]
Water for the Poor Act: implementation, H5004 [8JN]
Women: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (H.R. 5480), H6333–H6337 [17JY], H8256 [13SE], E1030 [18JY]
——— improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (S. 3247), H10550–H10553 [21DE]
Remarks in Senate
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 (S. Res. 460), S2474 [26AP]
Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4254 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]
——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), motion to discharge, S4257–S4259, S4261 [20JN]
Central African Republic: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2431 [25AP]
Dept. of Defense: allow transfer of resources to other Federal agencies to support stability operations in post-conflict zones, S4025 [19JN]
Diseases and disorders: combating Ebola virus and other infectious diseases funding, S2891 [24MY]
Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), S7524 [12DE]
Ethiopia: assessment of political and economic history and U.S. policy, S2284–S2287 [18AP]
——— support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), S2284–S2287 [18AP]
Health: submit to Congress a report on development and use of global health innovations in programs, projects, and activities (H.R. 1660), S8002 [20DE]
Indonesia: express condolences for victims of earthquake and tsunami, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge continued assistance, S6465 [3OC]
Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S6876–S6879 [11OC]
Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7950–S7953 [19DE]
Women: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (S. 3247), S7233 [29NO], S7863–S7865 [19DE]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]
Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6385) (H. Rept. 115–829), H6262 [16JY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3108) (S. Rept. 115–282), S4343 [21JN]
Digital Global Access Policy (GAP) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 600), S6630 [5OC]
Global Health Innovation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1660), S1946 [22MR]
Nomination of Bonnie Glick To Be AID Deputy Administrator: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]
Nomination of John Barsa To Be AID Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]
Nomination of Michael T. Harvey To Be AID Assistant Administrator for the Middle East: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]
Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1580), S5422 [26JY]
Tropical Forest Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023), S5455 [30JY]
Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 5480) (H. Rept. 115–718), H5020 [8JN]
——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3247), S7189 [28NO]
Texts of
H. Res. 128, support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia, H3069 [10AP]
H. Res. 644, condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees in Libya, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation, H6017 [10JY]
H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]
H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4871 [7JN]
H.R. 1660, Global Health Innovation Act, H439 [17JA]
H.R. 5273, Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act, H9587–H9589 [27NO]
H.R. 5274, Global Electoral Exchange Act, H7848 [5SE]
H.R. 5480, Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act, H6333–H6335 [17JY]
H.R. 6018, Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act, H9495 [13NO]
S. 1023, Tropical Forest Conservation Act reauthorization, S7951–S7953 [19DE], H10544 [21DE]
S. 1580, Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act, S7524 [12DE], H10547 [21DE]
S. 3247, Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act, H10550–H10552 [21DE]
S. 3272, Haiti and Armenia Reforestation Act, S5369–S5373 [25JY]
S. 3540, Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, S6439–S6450 [2OC]
S. Res. 460, condemn Boko Haram (terrorist organization), 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, S2125 [12AP]
S. Res. 539, combat religious freedom violations in Eurasia, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention, S3605 [11JN]
S. Res. 606, condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence, S5621 [15AU]
S. Res. 629, reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms in Moldova, S6192 [17SE]
AGNEW, D.M.
Letters
Tribute to Grover C. Fewox, H9098 [27SE]
AGNEW, MARGARET
Remarks in House
Trivity Health, Inc.: SilverSneakers National Instructor of the Year Award recipient, E759 [5JN]
AGRAWAL, NINA
Articles and editorials
U.S. Is No Stranger to Interfering in the Elections of Other Countries (2016), H6268 [17JY]
AGRIAN, INC.
Remarks in House
Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce: Baker Peterson Franklin Ag Business of the Year award recipient, E1505 [9NO]
AGRICULTURAL ACT
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Agriculture: improve calculation of county-level agriculture risk coverage payments (see S. 2833), S2623 [10MY]
——— make available additional funds for the Northern Mariana Islands pilot project under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5478), H3147 [11AP]
——— make disaster assistance available under Livestock Indemnity Program and Livestock Forage Program to Native Americans who own horses for noncommercial use (see S. 2316), S253 [17JA]
——— provide a limited exception to the prohibition on agriculture risk coverage/price loss coverage payments for certain small farms (see H.R. 5405), H2041 [22MR]
——— provide support for dairy producers (see H.R. 5462), H3095 [10AP]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN]
——— repeal forfeiture rule for peanuts under the nonrecourse marketing assistance loan program and prohibit funding for development of insect-based foods for human consumption (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]
——— require producers to choose between receiving Federal crop insurance coverage or agriculture risk coverage/price loss coverage (see S. 2512), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5203), H1476 [7MR]
——— return premiums paid under Margin Protection Program for Dairy Producers to participating dairy operations (see S. 2426), S967 [14FE]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Agriculture: provide support for dairy producers, H7865 [5SE]
——— provide support for dairy producers (H.R. 5462), H3158 [12AP]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]
Reports filed
Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]
AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT ACT
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Agriculture: assist small cheese producers (see S. 2813), S2623 [10MY]
AGRICULTURAL CERTAINTY FOR REPORTING EMISSIONS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE ACT
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Agriculture: authorize transmission to Congress of annual reports prepared by certain land-grant colleges on Federal and State allotments received by such colleges (see H.R. 5309), H1651 [15MR]
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ACT
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Agriculture: provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5485), H3209 [12AP]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Agriculture: provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production, S3863 [13JN], S3929 [14JN], S4459 [27JN], S7390 [11DE]
——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (S. 2667), S2085, S2086, S2128 [12AP], S2132 [16AP], S3016 [6JN]
Texts of
S. 2667, Hemp Farming Act, S2124 [12AP]
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION REFORM ACT
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Agriculture: address deferred maintenance at schools of agriculture and Agricultural Research Service facilities (see S. 2479), S1316 [1MR] (see H.R. 6474), H6648 [23JY]
——— modify grants for certain areawide integrated pest management projects (see H.R. 5411), H3049 [26MR]
——— provide for a set aside for small fruits in the specialty crop research initiative (see H.R. 6404), H6463 [17JY]
AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
Letters
Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act, S7224 [29NO]
AGRICULTURAL RISK PROTECTION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Agriculture: require peer review for value-added agricultural product market development grants (see H.R. 5764), H3929 [10MY]
Letters
Dept. of Agriculture authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants: several organizations, H4201 [17MY]
——— Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, H4202 [17MY]
Lists
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance members, H4202 [17MY]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants, H4201–H4203 [17MY]
AGRICULTURAL TRADE ACT
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Agriculture: establish a program to enhance transparency and traceability of imported food products and ingredients in order to protect consumers and food manufacturers against mislabeling, adulteration, and fraud (see H.R. 4749), H82 [9JA]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Agriculture: extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, H4152, H4153 [17MY]
AGRICULTURAL TRADE IMPROVEMENT ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 3510), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 7015), H9414 [2OC]
AGRICULTURE related term(s) Food; Rural Areas
Amendments
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN], H4058, H4123, H4124, H4125, H4126, H4127, H4128 [16MY], H4164, H4165, H4166, H4167, H4168, H4170, H4172, H4173, H4174, H4177, H4181, H4184, H4185, H4186, H4188, H4189, H4191, H4192, H4194, H4195, H4201, H4203, H4204 [17MY], H4213, H4215, H4216, H4217, H4219, H4220, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225 [18MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4161 [17MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]
Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5378 [21JN]
National FFA Organization: amend charter (S. 2432), S8000 [20DE]
Pesticides: improve pesticide registration and certain other activities and extend and modify fee authorities (H.R. 1029), S4770, S4771, S4807 [28JN]
Appointments
Conferees: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]
——— H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, S5547 [1AU]
——— H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]
Articles and editorials
Alan Watts—Interviews Behind the Camera Set Stage for Career in Broadcasting, S4838 [9JY]
Longtime OrganicAg Leader Enid Wonnacott Steps Down, S7911 [19DE]
White House To Cut Back Magnolia Tree Planted by Andrew Jackson, S230 [17JA]
Bills and resolutions
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2976), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5961), H4728 [24MY]
AID: modernize Food for Peace Program (see S. 2551), S1735 [14MR] (see H.R. 5276), H1607 [14MR]
Alcoholic beverages: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (see S. Res. 649), S6304 [25SE] (see H. Res. 766), H1476 [7MR]
American Grown Flower Month: designate (see S. Res. 540), S3760 [12JN]
Antitrust policy: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (see S. 3404), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6800), H8724 [13SE]
BatWeek: designate (see H. Res. 1136), H9449 [26OC]
CFTC: modernize authority to conduct research, development, demonstration, and information programs (see H.R. 6121), H5200 [14JN]
Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 441), S1948 [22MR] (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: address topsoil loss and protect drinking water from agricultural runoff (see H.R. 4892), H676 [29JA]
——— adjust Environmental Quality Incentives Program (see S. 2624), S1948 [22MR]
——— allow interstate sale of State-inspected meat and poultry (see S. 2814), S2623 [10MY]
——— allow qualified individuals to act as technical service providers for soil nutrient management (see H.R. 5048), H1212 [15FE]
——— assist small cheese producers (see S. 2813), S2623 [10MY]
——— authorize appropriations for the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (see H.R. 5316), H1651 [15MR]
——— award grants to qualified partnerships to remove non-native plant species that contribute to drought conditions (see H.R. 6961), H9151 [27SE]
——— award grants to support and encourage public-private partnerships in Appalachia that will improve regional infrastructure, encourage entrepreneurship, and create jobs (see S. 2569), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5350), H1727 [20MR]
——— clarify and expand food donation by increasing liability protections, creating new ways to donate, and eliminating food waste (see S. 2787), S2485 [26AP]
——— collect, integrate, and link data on impacts of covered conservation practices on enhancing crop yields, soil health, and otherwise reducing risk and improving farm and ranch profitability (see S. 2487), S1316 [1MR]
——— develop and carry out a national science-based education campaign to increase public awareness relative to use of technology in food and agriculture (see H.R. 6386), H6262 [16JY]
——— enact budget reforms to farm subsidies and crop insurance programs (see H.R. 5629), H3705 [26AP]
——— encourage and promote urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices (see S. 3005), S3034 [6JN]
——— establish a farm and ranch stress assistance network (see S. 2712), S2321 [19AP]
——— establish a National Accuracy Clearinghouse to reduce improper Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments to participants receiving assistance in multiple States (see H.R. 4919), H737 [2FE]
——— establish a program for procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables to provide healthier school meals under National School Lunch Program (see S. 3637), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 7161), H9568 [16NO]
——— establish a program to enhance transparency and traceability of imported food products and ingredients in order to protect consumers and food manufacturers against mislabeling, adulteration, and fraud (see H.R. 4749), H82 [9JA]
——— establish Animal Disease and Disaster Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Program and National Livestock Vaccine Bank (see S. 3681), S7241 [29NO]
——— establish Dairy Farm Sustainability Price Loss Coverage Program (see S. 2555), S1735 [14MR]
——— establish grant program to make grants to State departments of agriculture for research and development of disease resistant varieties of tropical flowers (see H.R. 5066), H1217 [16FE]
——— establish nonrecourse conservation assistance loans for loan commodities produced on certain farms (see H.R. 4988), H1074 [8FE]
——— establish seaweed as a high-priority research and extension area (see H.R. 5168), H1372 [5MR]
——— establish Soil Health Initiative and Cover Crop Pilot Program (see S. 2989), S2991 [5JN]
——— establish State networks between agricultural producers and food banks to provide food to the needy and reduce food waste (see S. 2824), S2623 [10MY]
——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers (see S. 2762), S2484 [26AP]
——— expand availability of programs to veteran farmers and ranchers (see S. 2822), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 6500), H7155 [24JY]
——— expand crop insurance available to beginning farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 5825), H3977 [15MY]
——— expand opportunities for algae-based research (see H.R. 5234), H1501 [8MR]
——— expand substantially underserved trust area authority to all rural development programs (see S. 3104), S4343 [21JN]
——— expedite review and approval of new and innovative conservation technologies and practices and empower States to provide input on streamlining such technologies and practices (see H.R. 5184), H1441 [6MR]
——— extend Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (see H.R. 7200), H9743 [29NO]
——— further plant cultivar research, development, and commercialization (see S. 2964), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5208), H1476 [7MR]
——— grant farm numbers to individuals with certain documentation, include qualified intermediaries as recipients of farm ownership loans, and provide for a study of farmland tenure (see S. 3117), S4344 [21JN] (see H.R. 6336), H6111 [11JY]
——— improve agriculture risk coverage program (see S. 2749), S2439 [25AP]
——— improve conservation programs (see S. 2557), S1765 [15MR]
——— improve Conservation Reserve Program (see S. 2614), S1947 [22MR]
——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program (see H.R. 5627), H3705 [26AP]
——— improve land stewardship and soil conservation (see S. 2874), S2773 [17MY] (see H.R. 5188), H1441 [6MR]
——— improve requirement to purchase domestic commodities under National School Lunch Program (see S. 2641), S2040 [10AP]
——— improve soil moisture and precipitation monitoring (see S. 2936), S2877 [23MY]
——— increase access to crop insurance premium discounts by expanding definition of ‘‘beginning farmer’’ and advance land conservation (see H.R. 4865), H582 [19JA]
——— increase interagency cooperation in enforcement of standards for importing organic agricultural products (see S. 2927), S2877 [23MY]
——— increase maximum amounts of Farm Service Agency loans for years in which those maximum amounts are insufficient to satisfy demand (see S. 2552), S1735 [14MR]
——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (see S. 2713), S2321 [19AP]
——— make acequias eligible for assistance under certain conservation programs (see H.R. 5055), H1212 [15FE]
——— make disaster assistance available under Livestock Indemnity Program and Livestock Forage Program to Native Americans who own horses for noncommercial use (see S. 2316), S253 [17JA]
——— mitigate threat of invasive species (see H.R. 5519), H3315 [13AP]
——— modify certain requirements for farm ownership loan eligibility (see S. 2685), S2218 [17AP]
——— modify Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (see S. 2978), S2924 [24MY]
——— modify grants for certain areawide integrated pest management projects (see H.R. 5411), H3049 [26MR]
——— modify Regional Conservation Partnership Program (see H.R. 5487), H3209 [12AP]
——— offset retaliatory duties against the U.S. by directing tariffs collected on imported goods toward agricultural trade promotion programs to assist farmers and ranchers (see S. 3407), S6028 [4SE] (see H.R. 6699), H7824 [4SE]
——— prioritize purchase of agricultural commodities from domestically owned enterprises (see H.R. 7379), H10510 [20DE]
——— prioritize research on sensor and imager technology in agriculture (see H.R. 5169), H1373 [5MR]
——— promote dairy product innovation, including in specialty cheese, and value-added dairy product development for the economic benefit of U.S. dairy farmers and their communities (see S. 3113), S4343 [21JN]
——— provide a limited exception to the prohibition on agriculture risk coverage/price loss coverage payments for certain small farms (see H.R. 5405), H2041 [22MR]
——— provide eligibility under the assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities to veterans with disabilities and their families (see H.R. 5448), H3094 [10AP]
——— provide emergency payments to dairy producers (see S. 3586), S6815 [11OC]
——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (see S. 2384), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 4984), H1074 [8FE]
——— provide for a set aside for small fruits in the specialty crop research initiative (see H.R. 6404), H6463 [17JY]
——— provide for certain payment limitations relative to commodity programs (see H.R. 5978), H4732 [25MY]
——— provide for establishment of a trust for the benefit of all unpaid cash sellers of livestock (see S. 3140), S4410 [26JN]
——— provide for prize competitions relative to specialty crop mechanization (see H.R. 7110), H9460 [30OC]
——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5485), H3209 [12AP]
——— provide loans and grants to qualified agricultural associations to assist in the establishment of agricultural association health plans (see H.R. 5491), H3209 [12AP]
——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1333 [27FE]
——— provide support for dairy producers (see H.R. 5462), H3095 [10AP]
——— provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see S. 3258), S5267 [24JY] (see H.R. 6483), H7154 [24JY]
——— reaffirm authority of Under Sec. of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics (see H.R. 7330), H10335 [19DE]
——— reauthorize and expand Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program to encourage purchase of fruits and vegetables under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5563), H3441 [18AP]
——— reauthorize appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program (see S. 2573), S1844 [20MR]
——— reauthorize certain agricultural and other programs (see S. 3080), S3982 [18JN]
——— reauthorize energy programs (see S. 2619), S1947 [22MR]
——— reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (see H.R. 5259), H1542 [13MR]
——— reauthorize Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (see S. 2839), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 5824), H3977 [15MY]
——— reauthorize Rural Economic Area Partnership Zones Program (see H.R. 5250), H1542 [13MR]
——— reauthorize the organic agriculture research and extension initiative (see S. 2404), S840 [8FE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN] (see H.R. 2), H3208 [12AP] (see H.R. 6091), H5152 [13JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs for Native Americans (see S. 2804), S2552 [8MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY] (see H. Res. 900), H4137 [16MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]
——— rename as Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development (see S. 2733), S2391 [24AP]
——— repeal Environmental Quality Incentives Program (see S. 2611), S1947 [22MR]
——— repeal forfeiture rule for peanuts under the nonrecourse marketing assistance loan program and prohibit funding for development of insect-based foods for human consumption (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]
——— require a notice period for certain modifications of assigned yields under the noninsured crop disaster assistance program (see H.R. 7088), H9443 [23OC]
——— require Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison to provide certain outreach to veterans relative to agricultural employment (see S. 3062), S3906 [13JN]
——— require peer review for value-added agricultural product market development grants (see H.R. 5764), H3929 [10MY]
——— require producers to choose between receiving Federal crop insurance coverage or agriculture risk coverage/price loss coverage (see S. 2512), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5203), H1476 [7MR]
——— require specialty crops committee to make an additional recommendation relative to agricultural technology (see H.R. 5029), H1178 [14FE]
——— return premiums paid under Margin Protection Program for Dairy Producers to participating dairy operations (see S. 2426), S967 [14FE]
——— streamline process for certain land-grant universities to access the Conservation Innovation Grant Program and create a database on effectiveness of conservation practices on soil, nutrients, and water (see H.R. 5426), H3058 [5AP]
——— support a smart agriculture industry technology roadmap (see H.R. 5449), H3094 [10AP]
——— treat certain planted soybean crops as harvested commodity crops under Market Facilitation Program (see H.R. 7147), H9567 [16NO]
——— update Biotechnology and Agricultural Trade Program (see S. 3103), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 5379), H2040 [22MR]
Dept. of Education: establish a Federal student loan restructured repayment schedule for certain borrowers who are agricultural producers (see S. 2684), S2218 [17AP]
——— establish a student loan forgiveness plan for certain borrowers who are employed at a qualified farm or ranch (see S. 2682), S2218 [17AP]
——— waive accrual of student loan interest and expand eligibility to volunteer first responders and first-time farmers under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see S. 3124), S4368 [25JN]
Dept. of Labor: provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see S. 3131), S4369 [25JN] (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]
Dept. of the Interior: convey certain National Park Service land in Fairfax County, VA, to Friends of the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run, Inc. (see H.R. 6678), H7772 [24AU]
——— establish, develop, improve, operate, and maintain the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run in Fairfax County, VA (see H.R. 5201), H1476 [7MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: determine best available estimate of total amount of nonhighway recreational fuel taxes received (see S. 3604), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 7202), H9743 [29NO]
Dept. of Transportation: adjust and provide flexibility in hours of service requirements relative to transportation of agricultural commodities, short-haul operations, and sleeper berths and reduce paperwork (see H.R. 6178), H5505 [21JN]
——— clarify definition of agricultural commodities relative to motor carrier safety regulations (see H.R. 7004), H9406 [28SE]
——— establish a working group to study regulatory and legislative improvements to hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 3051), S3760 [12JN]
——— exempt certain motor carriers involved in agricultural business from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5949), H4693 [23MY]
——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]
——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 2938), S2877 [23MY]
——— treat shippers of all types of fish and aquaculture equally relative to exemptions from certain hours of service requirements (see S. 2623), S1948 [22MR]
Ecology and environment: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]
Endangered species: provide for consideration of the totality of conservation measures in determining impact of proposed Federal agency action (see H.R. 6346), H6173 [12JY]
EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE] (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]
——— reallocate renewable fuel obligation of certain exempted small refineries to other refineries, blenders, distributors, and importers (see H.R. 6731), H7941 [7SE]
——— reform renewable fuel standard by mitigating harmful environmental impacts and advancing the next generation of biofuels (see S. 2519), S1577 [8MR] (see H.R. 5212), H1500 [8MR]
——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1177 [14FE]
FCC: establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (see S. 2343), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 4881), H629 [25JA]
Federal-State relations: prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 4879), H628 [25JA]
Foreign trade: combat unfair trade practices affecting core seasonal industries by allowing producers to bring trade cases if they can prove illegal seasonal dumping of products by foreign producers (see S. 3510), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 7015), H9414 [2OC]
Forest Service: provide for eligibility of national grasslands for grazing leases and permits (see S. 3325), S5582 [1AU]
Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H1333 [27FE]
Hacienda Buena Vista National Historic Landmark: designate (see H.R. 6884), H8884 [25SE]
Hemp History Week: designate (see S. Res. 532), S2991 [5JN]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S2923 [24MY]
Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]
——— increase transparency and modify reporting requirements for temporary nonimmigrant work visas to prevent human trafficking (see S. 2293), S167 [11JA] (see H.R. 4777), H168 [11JA]
——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H131 [10JA]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR] (see H. Res. 952, 954), H5361 [20JN]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]
National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education, and Economics Advisory Board: change membership (see H.R. 5071), H1220 [20FE]
National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 698), S7051 [15NO]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 589), S5267 [24JY]
National FFA Organization: amend charter (see S. 2432), S1164 [15FE]
——— update charter (see H.R. 5595), H3505 [24AP]
National Park Service: manage Point Reyes National Seashore with the intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property (see H.R. 6687), H7776 [28AU]
New Mexico: increase consultation between the Federal Government and governing bodies of land grant-mercedes and acequias and recognize historic-traditional boundaries of land grant-mercedes (see H.R. 6487), H7154 [24JY]
Pesticides: require pre- and post-application reporting of, and establish buffer zones for, restricted use pesticides, and prohibit use of pesticides containing chlorpyrifos (see S. 3764), S7790 [18DE]
Public lands: reauthorize grazing advisory boards (see H.R. 7074), H9438 [19OC]
Puerto Rico: increase access of small farmers to Federal agriculture programs (see H.R. 5450), H3094 [10AP]
Renewable energy: provide support for production of algae (see H.R. 5373), H1754 [21MR]
Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4751), H131 [10JA]
Taxation: establish American opportunity accounts, modify estate and gift tax rules, and reform taxation of capital income (see S. 3766), S7790 [18DE]
——— make estate and gift tax exemption increase permanent (see H.R. 6228), H5748 [26JN]
——— provide exclusion from gross income for interest on certain small business loans (see S. 2378), S651 [6FE]
——— reduce estate, gift, and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 3638), S7050 [15NO]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 5422), H3052 [29MR]
Trees: protect publicly owned trees from unnecessary destruction, maiming, or alteration (see H.R. 5156), H1372 [5MR]
U.S. Code: update statutory references to certain provisions relative to agriculture, education, and public lands (see H.R. 5283), H1608 [14MR]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 6344), H6173 [12JY]
Water: repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ and clarify definition of navigable waters (see H.R. 7194), H9742 [29NO]
White House Rural Council: establish (see H.R. 5217), H1500 [8MR]
Wildfires: provide regulatory relief for agricultural producers and community banks, improve disaster assessments by accounting for all damages, and encourage Federal-State collaboration (see S. 2299), S168 [11JA]
World Food Day: designate (see S. Res. 679), S6816 [11OC] (see H. Res. 1113), H9414 [2OC]
Citations
Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame 2018 Inductee Beth Kennett, S5826 [22AU]
Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame 2018 Inductee Clara Ayer, S5826 [22AU]
Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame 2018 Inductee Enid Wonnacott, S5827 [22AU]
Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame 2018 Inductee Robert Foster, S5826 [22AU]
Cloture motions
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]
Conference reports
Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]
Letters
Agriculture and Nutrition Act: James F. Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, H3771 [7MY]
——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4047, H4048 [16MY]
——— Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4047 [16MY]
——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4047 [16MY]
——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4048 [16MY]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4047 [16MY]
——— several food bank executives, H4180 [17MY]
——— Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania, H3771 [7MY]
——— Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners, H3771 [7MY]
Agriculture Improvement Act: several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]
Securing America’s Future Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5424 [21JN]
——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5424 [21JN]
——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5424 [21JN]
Lists
Organizations supporting S. 3404, Food and Agribusiness Merger Moratorium and Antitrust Review Act, S5994 [28AU]
Memorandums
EPA Exemption of Pesticides and Air Emissions From Animal Waste at Farms From Certain Reporting Requirements Under CERCLA: Congressional Research Service, S1925 [22MR]
Motions
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H4230, H4233 [18MY], H6493 [18JY]
Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), H5433 [21JN]
Remarks in House
Agrian, Inc.: Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Baker Peterson Franklin Ag Business of the Year award recipient, E1505 [9NO]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]
Alcoholic beverages: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (H. Res. 766), E274 [7MR]
American Grown Flower Month: designate (H. Res. 413), H7672 [25JY], H7710 [26JY]
——— observance, H5510 [22JN]
Antitrust policy: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (H.R. 6800), H9101 [27SE]
Arkansas Farm Bureau: tribute to participation in American Farm Bureau Association Patriot Project, H9698 [29NO]
Baudler, Jacob: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E238 [27FE]
BB&P Feed & Grain, Inc.: anniversary, E1421 [16OC]
Bellefonte, PA: Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology landscaping team winners of Pennsylvania Farm Show Agricultural Education Landscape Exhibits competition, H96 [10JA]
BLM: prohibit funding to issue grazing leases and permits to those not in compliance with certain regulations, H6510, H6511 [18JY]
Blue Ridge, GA; anniversary of Mercier Orchards, E151 [7FE]
Boutonnet, Ed: Grower Shipper Association E.E. Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement in Central Coast Agriculture recipient, E889 [21JN]
Bowen, Jacob: Greater Hall County, GA, Chamber of Commerce Farmer of the Year award recipient, E500 [18AP]
Bowen, Joab: Greater Hall County, GA, Chamber of Commerce Farmer of the Year award recipient, E500 [18AP]
Brandt Consolidated, Inc.: anniversary, E1042 [23JY]
Bremmer, Chad and Deb: Outstanding Farmers of America (organization) National Outstanding Young Farmers Award recipients, E348 [20MR]
Business and industry: impact of tariffs, H9395 [28SE]
California: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley, H3922–H3924 [10MY], H6269 [17JY]
——— water infrastructure funding, H8895 [26SE]
Carpenter, Kern: Dade County, FL, Farm Bureau Hall of Honor inductee, E516 [24AP], E584 [3MY], E610 [9MY]
Chittenden, Nathan: Cornell University Hometown Alumni Award recipient, E898 [22JN]
Colorado Malting Co.: anniversary, E1296 [25SE]
Colorado Young Farmers Educational Association: anniversary, E1614 [6DE]
Critz Farms (business): New York State Agricultural Society Business of the Year Award recipient, H766 [5FE]
Crossing Vineyards and Winery, Inc.: tribute, H3690 [26AP]
Cunningham, Danny: Kentucky Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year award recipient, H9749 [30NO]
Daulton, H. Clay, III: Madera County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year Award recipient, E1480 [30OC]
DeBernardi family: Sonoma County, CA, Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year award recipients, E1008 [12JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: authorize expedited salvage operations and reforestation activities for national forest lands burned in large-scale catastrophic event, H4166, H4167 [17MY]
——— cap acreage eligible for enrollment in Conservation Reserve Program, H4185 [17MY]
——— consider conservation measures already in place to mitigate species or habitat loss when determining if Federal action will jeopardize either species or habitat, H4223, H4224 [18MY]
——— designate a Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coordinator in each State, H4220 [18MY]
——— emergency funding to stop spread of spotted lanternfly in Pennsylvania, H968 [7FE]
——— enhance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, crop insurance, conservation programs, and agricultural research programs, H4230–H4232 [18MY]
——— establish Cattle and Carcass Grading Correlation and Training Centers to improve standardization of beef grading, H4173 [17MY]
——— establish Office of Tribal Relations and New Beginnings Initiative to match funds invested in educational programs or services for Native Americans, H4221 [18MY]
——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, H4152, H4153 [17MY]
——— extend and modernize sugar program, repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and establish tariff-rate quotas for sugar, H4153, H4159, H4174–H4177 [17MY]
——— facilitate assistance to host countries and AID through Farmer-To-Farmer Program, establish geographically defined crop yield metrics system, and make data available to the public, H4189 [17MY]
——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program, H7938 [7SE]
——— National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program funding, H6493, H6494 [18JY]
——— National Institute of Food and Agriculture agricultural research and extension funding equity for historically Black land-grant colleges and universities, H4204 [17MY]
——— Natural Resources Conservation Service programs funding, H4133–H4135 [16MY]
——— phase out agricultural subsidies, H4183, H4184 [17MY]
——— provide support for dairy producers, H7865 [5SE]
——— provide support for dairy producers (H.R. 5462), H3158 [12AP]
——— provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (H.R. 6483), H7692 [26JY]
——— reauthorize certain programs, H1376 [6MR]
——— reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, H4051, H4055 [16MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3319 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399 [18AP], H3455 [24AP], H3577, H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3840, H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3913, H3914 [10MY], H3938 [15MY], H3982, H3983, H3985, H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H4046–H4129, H4132–H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4164–H4205 [17MY], H4211, H4213–H4233, H4236–H4240 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E675, E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E901 [22JN], E1075 [26JY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4150–H4163 [17MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), corrections in engrossment, H5450 [21JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H4230, H4231 [18MY]
——— reform crop insurance program, H4135 [16MY]
——— reform farm subsidy and conservation programs, encourage new farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition, support research, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems (H.R. 4425), H3984 [16MY]
——— reform Margin Protection Program for Dairy Producers, H1131 [14FE]
——— repeal bioenergy subsidy programs, H4195, H4196 [17MY]
——— Sites Reservoir construction in Colusa County, CA, funding, H10191 [13DE]
——— streamline process for certain land-grant universities to access Conservation Innovation Grant Program and create a database on effectiveness of conservation practices on soil, nutrients, and water, H4055 [16MY]
——— support U.S. sugar farmers, H3985 [16MY], E675 [17MY]
——— tribute to Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program, H6265 [17JY]
——— Value Added Producer Grant program funding, H4866 [7JN]
Dept. of the Interior: allow issuance of depredation permits to livestock farmers authorizing taking of black vultures during calving season, H4224, H4225 [18MY]
DeSilva, David: California Agricultural Teachers Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1265 [17SE]
Diamond, OR: pardon owners of Hammond Ranches, Inc., convicted of arson on Federal lands, H5666 [26JN]
Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]
——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]
——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by wildfires, H9083–H9086 [26SE]
Douglas County, CO: anniversary of Douglas County Fair and Rodeo, E573 [1MY]
Drought: provide drought assistance to California (H.R. 23), H3544 [25AP], H5698 [26JN]
EPA: clarify and codify regulations relative to the application of solid waste disposal laws to agricultural byproducts and nutrient management, H6382 [17JY]
——— prohibit exemption from water quality permitting requirements for pollution discharges from agricultural, ranching, or forestry lands under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6459, H6460 [17JY]
——— prohibit use of funds to enforce abandonment criteria for prior converted cropland, H4967 [7JN]
——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (H.R. 5015), E186 [14FE]
FCC: establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S., H4128 [16MY]
——— establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (H.R. 4881), H6595–H6597 [23JY]
FDA: preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of animal diseases in order to minimize development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (H.R. 1587), H3825 [8MY]
Federal-State relations: prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate or foreign commerce, H3577 [26AP]
Fetzer Vineyards (company): anniversary, E299 [13MR]
Forest Service: authorize counties be included in Good Neighbor Authority cooperative agreements and contracts in order to improve forest health and bolster watershed restoration, H4165, H4166 [17MY]
Fremont County, IA: anniversary of Fremont County Extension, E743 [25MY]
GAO: study agricultural credit needs of farms, ranches, and related agricultural businesses that are owned or operated by Indian tribes on tribal lands, H4125 [16MY]
Garling, Lyn: Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture PASAbilities Award recipient, H632 [29JA]
Garton Tractor, Inc.: National Ag Science Center Legend of Agriculture Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E1502 [9NO]
Giacomazzi, Lilia Curti: Kings County, CA, June Dairy Month Committee Distinguished Dairyperson Award recipient, E900 [22JN]
Gleicher, Emily: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E444 [12AP]
Glen Falls, NY: anniversary of Binley Florist and Garden Center, E582 [3MY]
Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5129), E498 [18AP]
——— reauthorize (S. 2269), H9369 [28SE]
Greeley, CO: anniversary of Weld County Fair, E890 [21JN]
Griner, Lynetta Usher: Florida Farm Bureau Federation Florida Farmer of the Year award recipient, H7710 [26JY], E1065 [25JY]
Groundwork Hudson Valley (organization): anniversary of Science Barge, E1349 [28SE]
Hafner, Earl: Practical Farmers of Iowa Sustainable (organization) Agriculture Achievement Award recipient, E806 [8JN]
Hanford, CA: anniversary of Giacomazzi Dairy, E903 [22JN]
Hanse, Pete: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1220 [7SE]
Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, H3160 [12AP]
——— express condolences for victims of, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Michael, H9534 [15NO], H9542 [16NO]
Idaho: tribute to Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees, E273 [7MR]
Ide, Chad: Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Iowa Farm Bureau Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year award recipient, E1193 [4SE]
Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (H.R. 6417), H8159 [12SE]
——— historical analysis of U.S. immigration policy, H5358–H5360 [20JN]
——— reform, H1134 [14FE], H3403 [18AP], H5820 [28JN]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), H615 [22JA], H1204–H1207 [15FE], H4743 [5JN], H5196 [14JN], H5380–H5438, H5504 [21JN], E883 [21JN]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 774), H3352 [17AP], H3515 [25AP], H3578 [26AP], H3792 [8MY], H5377 [21JN]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5370–H5380 [21JN]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), motion to recommit, H5436, H5437 [21JN]
Indiana: tribute to 6th Congressional District Agriculture Committee, E1567 [28NO]
——— tribute to 6th Congressional District Hoosier Homestead Award recipients, E380 [29MR]
Interstate commerce: prohibit Federal interference in interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products, H4218, H4219 [18MY]
Iowa Select Farms, Inc.: tribute, E1032 [18JY]
Iowa State University: anniversary of Adams County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1422 [16OC]
——— anniversary of Ringgold County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1128 [7AU]
——— anniversary of Taylor County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1130 [7AU]
——— anniversary of Union County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1126 [7AU]
Iron and steel industry: impact of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, H3154 [12AP]
Kahn, Marvin: Florida Citrus Hall of Fame inductee, H1421 [6MR]
Kansas State University: tribute to Kansas Wheat Innovation Center, H3065 [10AP]
Kern County, CA: anniversary of Arvin-Edison Water Storage District, E573, E575 [1MY]
Kings County, CA, Farm Bureau: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Supporter of the Year award recipient, E1223 [7SE]
Knox County, IL, Farm Bureau: anniversary, E1042 [23JY]
Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp.: anniversary, E743 [25MY]
Lake George, NY: anniversary of Adirondack Winery, E532 [25AP]
Lavagnino, Chris: Madera County, CA, Farm Bureau Educator of the Year Award recipient, E1476 [30OC]
Lebec, CA: anniversary of Tejon Ranch, E1524 [14NO]
Lewallen, Caroline: Hall County, GA, Farm Bureau and Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers program Excellence in Agriculture award recipient, H7162 [25JY]
Loonan, Judy: Corning, IA, Adams Community Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year Award recipient, E474 [16AP]
Lovette, Charlie O.: Wilkes County, NC, Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, H9771 [10DE]
Lundy, Cindy: Iowa 4–H Foundation Iowa 4–H Hall of Fame inductees, E1492 [2NO]
Mahacek, Richard: 4–H Hall of Fame inductee, E1431 [19OC]
Maple Leaf Farms, Inc.: anniversary, H688 [30JA], E210 [23FE]
McIlroy, Doug: Sonoma County, CA, Farm Bureau Luther Burbank Conservation Award recipient, E1005 [12JY]
Merced County, CA: tribute to 4–H program, E1498 [6NO]
Mexican American Council, Inc.: tribute to farmworker student recognition ceremony, E931 [27JN]
Middletown Township, PA: preserve Stone Meadows Farm, H1131 [14FE]
Miller, Katie: Illinois Beef Association Outstanding Junior of the Year award recipient, E953 [29JN]
Moulds, Steven: Napa Valley Grape Growers Association Grower of the Year Award recipient, E636 [11MY]
Naerebout, Bob: Catholic Diocese of Boise, ID, Bishop Michael Driscoll Award recipient, E612 [9MY]
NAFTA: renegotiation of certain provisions, H5756 [27JN], H9731 [29NO], E924 [26JN]
Napa, CA: anniversary of Oxbow Public Market, E78 [19JA]
Napa County, CA: anniversary of Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve, E480 [17AP]
Napa Valley College: anniversary, E466 [16AP]
National Agriculture Day: observance, H1683 [19MR], H1719 [20MR], H1752 [21MR]
National Dairy Month: observance, H5369 [21JN]
National FFA Organization: update charter (H.R. 5595), H3563 [25AP]
National Grocers Association: tribute, H3066 [10AP]
National Lawn Care Month: observance, E433 [11AP]
National Park Service: manage Point Reyes National Seashore with the intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property (H.R. 6687), H8856–H8858 [25SE]
National Rice Month: observance, H9082 [26SE], H9096 [27SE], E1311 [26SE], E1315 [27SE]
Nevada County, CA, Farm Bureau: anniversary, H6554 [18JY]
New Hope, PA: tribute to Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve annual symposium event award recipients, H3404 [18AP]
New York: tribute to ‘‘Harvest for All’’ Program participants, E1679 [17DE]
Olsen, Gregory: appointment to Dept. of Agriculture National Honey Board, H1201 [15FE]
Organización en California de Líderes Campesinas, Inc.: anniversary, E1735 [22DE]
Patricio, Stephen: Western Growers (organization) Award of Honor recipient, E1473 [30OC]
Pennsylvania: importance of agriculture, H6049 [11JY]
——— tribute to Pennsylvania Farm Show, H23 [9JA], H164 [11JA]
Pennsylvania State University: tribute to Penn State 4–H program members, H6050 [11JY]
Plant City, FL: tribute to Florida Strawberry Festival, E251 [5MR]
Powell, JoAnne: Tom Green Soil & Water Conservation Board Special Friends of Conservation Award recipient, E333 [19MR]
Rahn, Justin and Ellen: Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Achievement Award recipients, E1215 [6SE]
Roads and highways: protect trees on Government easements of interstate highways, H968 [7FE]
Roby, Representative: meetings in 2d Congressional District of Alabama, H7830 [5SE]
Saeugling, Clayton: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E238 [27FE]
Sangamon County, IL, Farm Bureau: anniversary, E1038 [19JY]
Schrack Farms Resources LP: International Dairy Foods Association Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year award recipient, H1378 [6MR]
Serrato, Gary: Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year award recipient, E1506 [9NO]
Smith, Larry: National Christmas Tree Association Grand Champion Grower, H9577 [27NO]
Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act: reauthorize, H4186 [17MY]
Sonoma County, CA: Petaluma Gap named as an American Viticultural Area, E749 [29MY]
South Newbury, VT: anniversary of Four Corners Farm, E918 [26JN]
Taiwan: recognize close relationship with the U.S., E1354, E1355 [2OC], E1427 [19OC]
Tariff: impact, H7709 [26JY]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H85 [10JA], H9141 [27SE]
Taxation: facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (H.R. 519), H7110–H7112 [24JY]
Tehama County, CA: anniversary of Tehama County Farm Bureau, H128 [10JA]
Timothy, Lakota: National FFA Organization Henry Staiger Agriculture Education and Future Farmers of America Award recipient, H5667 [26JN]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, H1381 [6MR], H3962 [15MY], H4153 [17MY], H4853, H4854 [7JN]
——— evaluation of administration relative to rural communities, H163 [11JA], H493 [18JA]
——— pardon of owners of Hammond Ranches, Inc., convicted of arson on Federal lands, H6052 [11JY]
21st Century Bean (company): tribute, H3455 [24AP]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: prohibit funding to implement or enforce the threatened species or endangered species listing of any plant or wildlife that has not undergone a periodic review, H6508, H6509 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to limit or prohibit use of genetically modified crops in commercial agricultural operations conducted on national wildlife refuges, H6523 [18JY]
——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (H.R. 6344), H6467 [18JY]
Umbaugh, Ward: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E391 [5AP]
Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy: accreditation by Land Trust Accreditation Commission, E1476 [30OC]
Verell, John, III: University of Tennessee Farmer of the Year award recipient, H3985 [16MY]
Verona, NY: tribute to Vernon-Verona-Sherrill School District and National FFA Organization chapter for Maple Weekend, H1646 [15MR]
Water: increase watershed-based collaboration between nonpoint sources and regulated point sources of pollution in order to advance goals of Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H4124 [16MY]
——— prohibit repeal of Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6460, H6461 [17JY]
——— repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3938 [15MY], H4225–H4227 [18MY]
Weller, Jess and Chase: Iowa Governor’s Office, Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award recipients, E330 [15MR]
White, Drew and Liz: Kentucky Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year award recipients, H10276 [19DE]
Remarks in Senate
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5258 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5337, S5339 [25JY], S5394, S5398, S5406–S5411 [26JY], S5468 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]
——— making appropriations (S. 2976), S6203 [18SE]
Alcoholic beverages: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (S. Res. 649), S6311 [25SE]
American Farm Bureau Federation: convention, S93–S95 [9JA]
Anfinson Farm Store, Inc.: tribute, S2433 [25AP]
Antitrust policy: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (S. 3404), S5993 [28AU]
Ayer, Clara: Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, S5826 [22AU]
Bruneau, ID: tribute to Colyer Herefords and Angus Ranch, S1944 [22MR]
Burley, ID: tribute to High Desert Milk (business), S7429 [11DE]
Climate: effects of climate change, S6706–S6708 [9OC], S7165–S7167, S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7214–S7216 [29NO], S7329, S7337 [6DE], S7420 [11DE]
——— impact of climate change on agriculture, S4473 [27JN]
——— impact of climate change on drought conditions, S1677 [13MR]
——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S1673 [13MR]
——— impact of climate change on human conflict, violence, and stability of governments, S1678 [13MR]
Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S7073–S7076 [26NO]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow haying and grazing on a certain portion of acerage enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program on a rotating basis and offset with reduction in rental payment, S4488, S4489 [27JN]
——— establish a farm and ranch stress assistance network, S4478 [27JN]
——— establish a program for procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables to provide healthier school meals under National School Lunch Program (S. 3637), S7054 [15NO]
——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers, S4477 [27JN], S7414 [11DE]
——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, S4484 [27JN]
——— extend and improve conservation programs, S4393 [26JN]
——— improve soil moisture and precipitation monitoring, S4393 [26JN]
——— increase maximum amounts of Farm Service Agency loans for years in which those maximum amounts are insufficient to satisfy demand (S. 2552), S1745 [15MR]
——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3747 [12JN]
——— Market Access Program funding, S4698 [28JN]
——— prohibit certain activities and require greater transparency in commodity check-off programs, S4474 [27JN], S4704, S4713 [28JN]
——— prohibit funding to revoke certain exceptions regarding grain elevators, S5339 [25JY]
——— prohibit funding to support development of insect-based foods for human consumption, including cricket farming and taste-testing of insect-based foods, S5398 [26JY]
——— prohibit retaliation against contract farmers by large integrated corporate farms, S4474 [27JN]
——— promote American agriculture in Cuba, S4484, S4485 [27JN]
——— promote dairy product innovation, including in specialty cheese, and value-added dairy product development for the economic benefit of U.S. dairy farmers and their communities, S5535 [1AU]
——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (S. 2384), S653 [6FE]
——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production, S3863 [13JN], S3929 [14JN], S4459 [27JN], S7390 [11DE]
——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (S. 2667), S2085, S2086, S2128 [12AP], S2132 [16AP], S3016 [6JN]
——— provide support for dairy producers, S4390 [26JN]
——— provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (S. 3258), S5318 [25JY]
——— redirect subsidies provided to large farms to small and medium-sized farms, S7414 [11DE]
——— reduce county yield disparities under Agriculture Risk Coverage-County (ARC-CO) program, S4476 [27JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]
——— require transparency in how large integrated corporate farms calculate payments made to contract farmers, S4475 [27JN]
——— streamline application processes and reduce administrative burden for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (S. 2085), S6336 [26SE]
Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]
——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]
Doud, Gregory: nomination to be Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Chief Agricultural Negotiator, S1762 [15MR]
EPA: address price of renewable identification number credits (RINs) paid by oil refineries to show compliance with Renewable Fuel Standard, S688–S694 [7FE]
——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA, S1924 [22MR]
——— reform renewable fuel standard, S4483 [27JN]
FCC: establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (S. 2343), S7367, S7368 [6DE]
FDA: prohibit funding to enforce identity standards relative to certain foods, S5534, S5535 [1AU]
FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program, S4383 [26JN], S4889, S4890 [11JY]
——— reform National Flood Insurance Program, S6267 [24SE]
Foster, Robert: Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, S5826 [22AU]
Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (S. 2269), S4248, S4249 [19JN]
Hemp History Week: designate (S. Res. 532), S2997 [5JN]
Hinton Mills (company): anniversary, S5714 [20AU]
Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, S685–S688 [7FE], S1330 [5MR]
Immigration: reform, S159–S161 [11JA], S287 [18JA], S4388 [26JN], S4464, S4467 [27JN], S4691 [28JN], S5329–S5332 [25JY], S5474 [31JY]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), S144 [11JA], S3963 [18JN]
Kennett, Beth: Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, S5826 [22AU]
Kentucky Farm Bureau: anniversary, S7078 [26NO]
NAFTA: impact of withdrawal on agriculture, S94 [9JA]
——— renegotiation of certain provisions, S2782 [21MY], S6406 [1OC], S6421, S6432 [2OC], S6465, S6490 [3OC], S7975 [20DE]
National Bison Day: designate (S. Res. 698), S7062 [15NO]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (S. Res. 589), S5312 [24JY]
National FFA Organization: amend charter (S. 2432), S8002 [20DE]
National Rice Month: observance, S6268 [24SE], S6382 [28SE]
Pesticides: improve pesticide registration and certain other activities and extend and modify fee authorities (H.R. 1029), S4771–S4807 [28JN]
Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Reading Terminal Market, S1218 [26FE]
Proffit, Hight: Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5577 [1AU]
Programs: reauthorize, S93–S95 [9JA], S123 [10JA]
Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center, Fargo, ND: rename as the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center (H.R. 2154), S1739 [14MR]
Senate: legislative priorities, S5441 [30JY]
Tariff: impact, S5035 [18JY], S5355 [25JY], S5399 [26JY]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S122–S124 [10JA], S281 [18JA]
True, Dave: Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5577 [1AU]
Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to South African land reform, S5890 [23AU]
——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, S215 [17JA], S2637 [14MY], S2673–S2675 [15MY], S2760 [17MY], S2784 [21MY], S2804 [22MY], S3002 [6JN], S3271 [7JN]
Water: repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S4328, S4329 [21JN], S4361 [25JN]
Wetherbee, Michael: Montana Association of Agricultural Educators Administrator of the Year and Montana Association of Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year awards recipient, S575 [30JA]
White House: removal of part of magnolia tree planted by Andrew Jackson from White House lawn, S229 [17JA]
Wonnacott, Enid: Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, S5827 [22AU]
Reports filed
Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 115–706), H4728 [24MY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2976) (S. Rept. 115–259), S2923 [24MY]
Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]
Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]
——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]
Claude Moore Farm Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6678) (H. Rept. 115–1053), H9667 [27NO]
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]
Consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 115–679), H4137 [16MY]
Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 952) (H. Rept. 115–770), H5361 [20JN]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 954) (H. Rept. 115–772), H5361 [20JN]
Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]
Global Food Security Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2269), S2834 [22MY]
National Park Service Management of Point Reyes National Seashore With the Intent To Maintain Working Dairies and Ranches on Agricultural Property: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6687) (H. Rept. 115–968), H8882 [25SE]
New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1012) (S. Rept. 115–358), S6963 [14NO]
Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2343) (S. Rept. 115–342), S6438 [2OC]
——— Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4881) (H. Rept. 115–837), H6556 [18JY]
Table H. Res. 952, Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]
Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 519) (H. Rept. 115–857), H6648 [23JY]
Weigh Habitats Offsetting Locational Effects (WHOLE) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6346) (H. Rept. 115–1050), H9666 [27NO]
Texts of
H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act, S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, and H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3991 [16MY]
H. Res. 900, consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4150 [17MY]
H. Res. 905, extend vote reconsideration deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4292 [22MY]
H. Res. 954, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5371 [21JN]
H. Res. 961, table H. Res. 952, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5668 [26JN]
H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, H10115 [12DE]
H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4058–H4123 [16MY]
H.R. 519, Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act, H7110 [24JY]
H.R. 1029, Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act, S4771–S4807 [28JN]
H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5380–H5423 [21JN]
H.R. 4881, Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act, H6595 [23JY]
H.R. 6687, National Park Service management of Point Reyes National Seashore with the intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property, H8857 [25SE]
S. 2269, Global Food Security Act reauthorization, S4249 [19JN], H9369 [28SE]
S. 2343, Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act, S7367 [6DE]
S. 2667, Hemp Farming Act, S2124 [12AP]
S. 3637, Local School Foods Expansion Act, S7054 [15NO]
S. Res. 441, tribute to Cesar E. Chavez, S1950 [22MR]
S. Res. 532, Hemp History Week, S2993 [5JN]
S. Res. 540, American Grown Flower Month, S3763 [12JN]
S. Res. 589, National Day of the American Cowboy, S5269 [24JY]
S. Res. 649, recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions, S6308 [25SE]
S. Res. 679, World Food Day, S6824 [11OC]
S. Res. 698, National Bison Day, S7058 [15NO]
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Agriculture: streamline application processes and reduce administrative burden for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (S. 2085), S6336 [26SE]
AGRICULTURE AND NUTRITION ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN], H4058, H4123, H4124, H4125, H4126, H4127, H4128 [16MY], H4164, H4165, H4166, H4167, H4168, H4170, H4172, H4173, H4174, H4177, H4181, H4184, H4185, H4186, H4188, H4189, H4191, H4192, H4194, H4195, H4201, H4203, H4204 [17MY], H4213, H4215, H4216, H4217, H4219, H4220, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225 [18MY]
——— consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]
——— consideration (H. Res. 900), H4161 [17MY]
——— consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]
——— extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]
Appointments
Conferees: H.R. 2, provisions, H6501 [18JY]
Articles and editorials
Food-Stamp Work Requirements Will Lift Americans Out of Poverty, H3202 [12AP]
SNAP Must Include Work, Healthy Food Mandates, H3200 [12AP]
Trump to Poor Americans—Get to Work or Lose Your Benefits, H4155–H4157 [17MY]
Working on Food Stamps—A House GOP Reform Would Help the Able-Bodied Get Off the Dole, H3202 [12AP]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 2), H3208 [12AP]
Enact (H.R. 2): consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY] (see H. Res. 900), H4137 [16MY]
——— consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]
——— extend vote reconsideration deadline (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]
Cloture motions
Enact (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]
——— motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]
Conference reports
Provisions (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]
Letters
Dept. of Agriculture authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants: several organizations, H4201 [17MY]
——— Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, H4202 [17MY]
Dept. of Agriculture Community Facilities Direct Loan and Guarantee Loan Program and Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program permission for rural hospitals to refinance existing debt: Alan Morgan, National Rural Health Association, H4126 [16MY]
Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform: Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H3580 [26AP], H4001 [16MY]
——— Dena R. Diorio, Mecklenburg County, NC, Manager, H4053 [16MY]
——— Joyce A. Rogers, AARP (organization), H3580 [26AP]
——— Marc Egan, National Education Association, H4003 [16MY]
——— Representative Blunt Rochester, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4000 [16MY]
——— several child advocacy organizations, H4002 [16MY]
Forest Service reform of Federal forest conservation regulations: several environmental organizations, H3997 [16MY]
Provisions: James F. Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia, H3771 [7MY]
——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4047, H4048 [16MY]
——— Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4047 [16MY]
——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4047 [16MY]
——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4048 [16MY]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4047 [16MY]
——— several food bank executives, H4180 [17MY]
——— several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]
——— Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania, H3771 [7MY]
——— Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners, H3771 [7MY]
Lists
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance members, H4202 [17MY]
Motions
Enact (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H4230, H4233 [18MY], H6493 [18JY]
Press releases
Congress Must Vote No on Farm Bill: Share Our Strength (organization), H4002 [16MY]
Remarks in House
Agriculture: prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate or foreign commerce, H3577 [26AP]
——— prohibit Federal interference in interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products, H4218, H4219 [18MY]
Alaska: exempt national forest lands from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, H4168, H4169 [17MY]
Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories, H4221–H4223 [18MY], H10112, H10146 [12DE]
Dept. of Agriculture: add chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, mule, and moose to high-priority research and extension initiatives, H4128, H4129 [16MY]
——— allow drainage districts to compete for Environmental Quality Incentives Program contracts to provide irrigation or water efficiency, H4123, H4124 [16MY]
——— assess and evaluate importation of tree and wood pests and provide options on how to intercept, detect, and address outbreaks, H4216, H4217 [18MY]
——— authorize expedited salvage operations and reforestation activities for national forest lands burned in large-scale catastrophic event, H4166, H4167 [17MY]
——— cap acreage eligible for enrollment in Conservation Reserve Program, H4185 [17MY]
——— clarify that adult failure to meet Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program household eligibility requirements will not make household children ineligible, H4190, H4191 [17MY]
——— conduct study to determine impact the Thrifty Food Program has in calculation of Nutritional Assistance Program block grants payable to Puerto Rico, H4191 [17MY]
——— consider conservation measures already in place to mitigate species or habitat loss when determining if Federal action will jeopardize either species or habitat, H4223, H4224 [18MY]
——— designate a Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coordinator in each State, H4220 [18MY]
——— direct the payment of a portion of stewardship project timber revenues to the county in which the stewardship project occurs, H4164, H4165 [17MY]
——— disqualify certain convicted felons from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H4191 [17MY]
——— eliminate authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants, H4201–H4203 [17MY]
——— Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) funding, H3203 [12AP], H10324 [19DE]
——— enhance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, crop insurance, conservation programs, and agricultural research programs, H4230–H4232 [18MY]
——— establish Cattle and Carcass Grading Correlation and Training Centers to improve standardization of beef grading, H4173 [17MY]
——— establish food access liaison to reduce barriers to food access, H4181 [17MY]
——— establish Office of Tribal Relations and New Beginnings Initiative to match funds invested in educational programs or services for Native Americans, H4221 [18MY]
——— expand access to traditional foods for native populations, H4194 [17MY]
——— expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work-capable requirements and use E-verify system to assure recipients of training are legal immigrants, H4187, H4188 [17MY]
——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, H4152, H4153 [17MY]
——— extend and modernize sugar program, repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and establish tariff-rate quotas for sugar, H4153, H4159, H4174–H4177 [17MY]
——— extend study on comparable access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico, H4192, H4195 [17MY]
——— facilitate assistance to host countries and AID through Farmer-To-Farmer Program, establish geographically defined crop yield metrics system, and make data available to the public, H4189 [17MY]
——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program, H7938 [7SE]
——— make certain multivitamin-mineral dietary supplements eligible for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, H4124 [16MY]
——— modify Community Facilities Direct Loan and Guarantee Loan Program and Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program to permit rural hospitals to refinance existing debt, H4125, H4126 [16MY]
——— National Institute of Food and Agriculture agricultural research and extension funding equity for historically Black land-grant colleges and universities, H4204 [17MY]
——— Natural Resources Conservation Service programs funding, H4133–H4135 [16MY]
——— phase out agricultural subsidies, H4183, H4184 [17MY]
——— provide States the flexibility to contract out administrative functions of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H4192–H4194 [17MY]
——— reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, H4051, H4055 [16MY]
——— reform crop insurance program, H4135 [16MY]
——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H3198–H3202 [12AP], H3702 [26AP], H3840 [9MY], H4054, H4057 [16MY], H4154 [17MY], H4238 [18MY], H5002 [8JN], H6266 [17JY], H6474 [18JY], H10151 [12DE]
——— remove certain number of individuals residing on military bases from population threshold calculation relative to eligibility for rural development programs, H4127 [16MY]
——— repeal bioenergy subsidy programs, H4195, H4196 [17MY]
——— require households demonstrate actual heating or cooling expenses in order to qualify for Standard Utility Allowance, H3198 [12AP]
——— retain science-based nutrition standards in Federal school meals programs, H4181 [17MY]
——— streamline enrollment process for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs, H4184 [17MY]
——— streamline process for certain land-grant universities to access Conservation Innovation Grant Program and create a database on effectiveness of conservation practices on soil, nutrients, and water, H4055 [16MY]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3330 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399, H3401 [18AP], H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H3995–H4005, H4046–H4057 [16MY], H4147, H4148, H4151–H4161 [17MY], H4238 [18MY], H5636 [25JN], H10032 [11DE], H10116–H10120, H10149 [12DE], E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E1745 [3JA]
——— support U.S. sugar farmers, H3985 [16MY], E675 [17MY]
——— transfer to Santa Clara, NM, certain National Forest System land that was previously considered the Fort Bayard Military Reservation, H4170 [17MY]
Dept. of the Interior: allow issuance of depredation permits to livestock farmers authorizing taking of black vultures during calving season, H4224, H4225 [18MY]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: report on wildfire prevention, insect infestation, and disease prevention efforts on Federal land, H4172 [17MY]
Enact (H.R. 2), H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3319 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399 [18AP], H3455 [24AP], H3577, H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3840, H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3913, H3914 [10MY], H3938 [15MY], H3982, H3983, H3985, H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H4046–H4129, H4132–H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4164–H4205 [17MY], H4211, H4213–H4233, H4236–H4240 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E675, E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E901 [22JN], E1075 [26JY]
——— conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]
——— consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]
——— consideration (H. Res. 900), H4150–H4163 [17MY]
——— consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]
——— corrections in engrossment, H5450 [21JN]
——— extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]
——— motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]
——— motion to recommit, H4230, H4231 [18MY]
FCC: establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S., H4128 [16MY]
Forest Service: authorize counties be included in Good Neighbor Authority cooperative agreements and contracts in order to improve forest health and bolster watershed restoration, H4165, H4166 [17MY]
——— consider only proposed forest management activity or no action in environmental assessments or impact statements relative to collaborative forest management plans, H4167, H4168 [17MY]
——— convey a site in Dolores County, CO, to be used as a fire station, H4173 [17MY]
——— establish pilot project for forest health, watershed improvement, and habitat restoration in New Mexico, H4214 [18MY]
——— make vacant grazing allotments available to certain grazing permit holders, H4204, H4205 [17MY]
——— modernize competitive forestry, natural resources, and environmental grants program and prioritize grants for forest restoration, H4215, H4216 [18MY]
——— reauthorize Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund, H4172 [17MY]
——— reform Federal forest conservation regulations, H3996 [16MY]
——— streamline process for broadband facility location applications on Federal land, H4171, H4172 [17MY]
GAO: study agricultural credit needs of farms, ranches, and related agricultural businesses that are owned or operated by Indian tribes on tribal lands, H4125 [16MY]
Information technology: call for interagency coordination of broadband Internet infrastructure funding in order to maximize benefits of broadband investment, H10122 [12DE]
Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act: reauthorize, H4186 [17MY]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to family values, H5635–H5642 [25JN]
Water: increase watershed-based collaboration between nonpoint sources and regulated point sources of pollution in order to advance goals of Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H4124 [16MY]
——— repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3938 [15MY], H4225–H4227 [18MY]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Agriculture: allow haying and grazing on a certain portion of acerage enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program on a rotating basis and offset with reduction in rental payment, S4488, S4489 [27JN]
——— Essential Community Facilities Program funding, S4484 [27JN]
——— establish a farm and ranch stress assistance network, S4478 [27JN]
——— establish the voluntary Soil Health and Income Protection Program (SHIPP) as a short-term conserving use program for participating farmers, S4393 [26JN]
——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers, S4477 [27JN], S7414 [11DE]
——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, S4484 [27JN]
——— extend and improve conservation programs, S4393 [26JN]
——— improve soil moisture and precipitation monitoring, S4393 [26JN]
——— Market Access Program funding, S4698 [28JN]
——— modify work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, require State agencies to operate a work activation program, and update photo ID requirements under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4708 [28JN]
——— Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative funding, S7425 [11DE]
——— prohibit certain activities and require greater transparency in commodity check-off programs, S4474 [27JN]
——— prohibit retaliation against contract farmers by large integrated corporate farms, S4474 [27JN]
——— promote American agriculture in Cuba, S4484, S4485 [27JN]
——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production, S4459 [27JN]
——— provide support for dairy producers, S4390 [26JN]
——— redirect subsidies provided to large farms to small and medium-sized farms, S7414 [11DE]
——— reduce county yield disparities under Agriculture Risk Coverage-County (ARC-CO) program, S4476 [27JN]
——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4703 [28JN]
——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries to show valid photo identification when purchasing items with program benefits, S4476 [27JN]
——— require transparency in how large integrated corporate farms calculate payments made to contract farmers, S4475 [27JN]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S4389 [26JN], S4475 [27JN], S4702–S4704, S4708, S4711–S4713 [28JN], S7918–S7921 [19DE]
Enact (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]
——— conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]
——— conference report, unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]
——— motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]
——— unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]
——— unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]
EPA: reform renewable fuel standard, S4483 [27JN]
Reports filed
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]
Consideration of H.R. 2, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 115–679), H4137 [16MY]
Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]
Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]
——— Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]
Texts of
H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 2, provisions, H3991 [16MY]
H. Res. 900, consideration of H.R. 2, provisions, H4150 [17MY]
H. Res. 905, extend vote reconsideration deadline for H.R. 2, provisions, H4292 [22MY]
H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, provisions, H10115 [12DE]
H.R. 2, provisions, H4058–H4123 [16MY]
AGRICULTURE COUNCIL OF AMERICA
Remarks in House
National Agriculture Day: observance, H1683 [19MR], H1719 [20MR], H1752 [21MR]
AGRICULTURE CREATES REAL EMPLOYMENT (ACRE) ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]
AGRICULTURE IMPROVEMENT ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN]
——— consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]
Appointments
Conferees: H.R. 2, provisions, S5547 [1AU], H6501 [18JY]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN]
Enact (H.R. 2): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]
Cloture motions
Enact (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]
——— motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]
Conference reports
Provisions (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]
Letters
Provisions: several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]
Motions
Enact (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H6493 [18JY]
Remarks in House
Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories, H10112, H10146 [12DE]
Dept. of Agriculture: Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) funding, H10324 [19DE]
——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program, H7938 [7SE]
——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H6266 [17JY], H6474 [18JY], H10151 [12DE]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H10032 [11DE], H10116–H10120, H10149 [12DE], E1745 [3JA]
Enact (H.R. 2), H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E1075 [26JY]
——— conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]
——— consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]
——— motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]
Information technology: call for interagency coordination of broadband Internet infrastructure funding in order to maximize benefits of broadband investment, H10122 [12DE]
Remarks in Senate
Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S7627 [17DE]
——— legislative priorities, S7531 [13DE]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow haying and grazing on a certain portion of acerage enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program on a rotating basis and offset with reduction in rental payment, S4488, S4489 [27JN]
——— Essential Community Facilities Program funding, S4484 [27JN]
——— establish a farm and ranch stress assistance network, S4478 [27JN]
——— establish the voluntary Soil Health and Income Protection Program (SHIPP) as a short-term conserving use program for participating farmers, S4393 [26JN]
——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers, S4477 [27JN], S7414 [11DE]
——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, S4484 [27JN]
——— extend and improve conservation programs, S4393 [26JN]
——— improve soil moisture and precipitation monitoring, S4393 [26JN]
——— Market Access Program funding, S4698 [28JN]
——— modify work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, require State agencies to operate a work activation program, and update photo ID requirements under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4708 [28JN]
——— Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative funding, S7425 [11DE]
——— prohibit certain activities and require greater transparency in commodity check-off programs, S4474 [27JN]
——— prohibit retaliation against contract farmers by large integrated corporate farms, S4474 [27JN]
——— promote American agriculture in Cuba, S4484, S4485 [27JN]
——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production, S3863 [13JN], S3929 [14JN], S4459 [27JN]
——— provide support for dairy producers, S4390 [26JN]
——— redirect subsidies provided to large farms to small and medium-sized farms, S7414 [11DE]
——— reduce county yield disparities under Agriculture Risk Coverage-County (ARC-CO) program, S4476 [27JN]
——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4703 [28JN]
——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries to show valid photo identification when purchasing items with program benefits, S4476 [27JN]
——— require transparency in how large integrated corporate farms calculate payments made to contract farmers, S4475 [27JN]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S4389 [26JN], S4475 [27JN], S4702–S4704, S4708, S4711–S4713 [28JN], S7918–S7921 [19DE]
Enact (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]
——— conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]
——— conference report, unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]
——— motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]
——— unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]
——— unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]
Enact (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]
EPA: reform renewable fuel standard, S4483 [27JN]
Reports filed
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]
Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]
——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]
Texts of
H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, provisions, H10115 [12DE]
AGRICULTURE RISK COVERAGE IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2749), S2439 [25AP]
AGRIFOGLIO, ROBERT
Remarks in House
Tribute, H739 [5FE]
AGUILAR, LUNA
Addresses
Gun Control, E697 [21MY]
AGUILAR, PETE (a Representative from California)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4559, H4578 [22MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Ahmad, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor: tribute (see H. Res. 1125), H9431 [12OC]
AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H8728 [13SE]
American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7157 [24JY]
Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8742 [24SE]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9408 [28SE]
Armed Forces: eliminate recoupment of separation pay from members who subsequently receive veterans disability compensation and limit recoupment of such pay from members who subsequently receive retired or retainer pay (see H.R. 4016), H3452 [23AP]
——— extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see H.R. 5467), H6650 [23JY]
Bears Ears National Monument: expand boundaries and ensure prompt engagement with the Bears Ears Commission and prompt implementation of the proclamation establishing the Monument (see H.R. 4518), H733 [30JA]
Bureau of the Census: establish task force to review new decennial census questions and the impact on accuracy, response rates for minorities, legislative redistricting, and distribution of Federal funds (see H.R. 5292), H1651 [15MR]
California: deauthorize a portion of a project (see H.R. 5720), H3884 [9MY]
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), H5022 [8JN]
CFTC: extend jurisdiction to include setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums (see H.R. 6927), H9526 [14NO]
Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]
Children and youth: bolster U.S. diplomacy and assistance aimed at ensuring children have permanent, safe, nurturing, and loving families and strengthen intercountry adoption to the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 2532), H7756 [17AU]
Colleges and universities: provide a legal framework necessary for the growth of innovative private financing options for students to fund postsecondary education (see H.R. 3145), H5749 [26JN]
Credit unions: exclude extensions of credit made to veterans from the definition of a member business loan (see H.R. 3866), H3148 [11AP]
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: improve food safety, encourage greater production of agricultural commodities for use in the locality in which produced, and reauthorize and expand support of these efforts (see H.R. 3941), H3507 [24AP]
——— strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and the disabled (see H.R. 1276), H1609 [14MR]
Dept. of Defense: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 936), H5977 [28JN]
Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H3835 [8MY]
——— codify Title IX protections relative to school requirements to prevent and respond to sexual harassment and assault (see H.R. 4030), H3783 [7MY]
——— improve accountability and protect students from bad actors in higher education, specifically in the for-profit college sector (see H.R. 7112), H9460 [30OC]
Dept. of HHS: promote child care and early learning (see H.R. 3773), H3507 [24AP]
——— protect information obtained relative to placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements (see H.R. 7030), H10587 [21DE]
——— provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening (see H.R. 6315), H9511 [13NO]
——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6378), H7157 [24JY]
——— reauthorize Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (see H.R. 3525), H3096 [10AP]
——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1729 [20MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish humane practices for repatriation of aliens at the border and effective standards for the treatment of certain detained aliens (see H.R. 2572), H5094 [12JN]
——— provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H1544 [13MR]
——— use alternatives to detention for certain vulnerable immigrant populations (see H.R. 6692), H10587 [21DE]
Dept. of HUD: limit collection of annual premiums under FHA program for mortgage insurance for single family housing (see H.R. 4159), H9526 [14NO]
Dept. of Justice: establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H5201 [14JN]
——— 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]
——— secure urgent resources vital to Indian victims of crime (see H.R. 4608), H7871 [5SE]
Dept. of Labor: extend pilot program on off-base transition training for veterans and spouses (see H.R. 4835), H2043 [22MR]
——— promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning programs for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors (see H.R. 4115), H7776 [28AU]
Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8886 [25SE]
——— 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), H5580 [22JN]
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), H7825 [4SE]
——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H9420 [5OC]
——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California (see H.R. 731), H902 [6FE]
——— prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 169), H583 [19JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 4444), H1544 [13MR]
Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H9821 [10DE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program establishing a secure, patient-centered, portable medical records system, that would allow veterans to have access to their personal health information (see H.R. 3497), H1342 [1MR]
——— carry out pilot program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 2327), H3452 [23AP]
——— codify authority to assign a disability rating of total to a veteran by reason of unemployability (see H.R. 4369), H1544 [13MR]
——— eliminate copayments for medicines relative to preventive health services (see H.R. 1100), H1342 [1MR]
——— establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 3666), H3507 [24AP]
——— establish Alzheimer’s disease research, education, and clinical centers (see H.R. 5191), H5817 [27JN]
——— 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), H4139 [16MY]
——— make certain improvements relative to inspections of departmental medical facilities and care for women (see H.R. 3558), H1374 [5MR]
——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H7728 [26JY]
——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H9821 [10DE]
——— provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (see H.R. 3605), H4981 [7JN]
——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H7824 [4SE]
Diseases and disorders: recognize value of pre-exposure prophylaxis medication as an effective prevention tool in combating HIV, support research and usage of such medication, and ensure effective HIV prevention outreach (see H. Res. 960), H9668 [27NO]
District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 1291), H9526 [14NO]
Drugs: require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H8107 [10SE]
Employment: allow workers to make requests about schedules without fear of retaliation and ensure employers consider such requests in order to provide more stable and predictable schedules for employees (see H.R. 2942), H1609 [14MR]
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), H7871 [5SE]
——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H5987 [3JY]
Eximbank: revise statutory quorum requirement for Board of Directors (see H.R. 4007), H170 [11JA]
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), H3743 [27AP]
FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1544 [13MR]
——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H4285 [21MY]
——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H3707 [26AP]
Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H9092 [26SE]
FEMA: reauthorize Assistance to Firefighters Grants program, Fire Prevention and Safety Grants program, and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program (see H.R. 3881), H3507 [24AP]
Financial institutions: exclude credit union loans secured by certain non-owner occupied family dwellings from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 389), H3059 [5AP]
Firearms: prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H1374 [5MR]
——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see H.R. 6649), H7825 [4SE]
——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]
FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 2566), H1267 [26FE]
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), H10338 [19DE]
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), H5153 [13JN]
——— establish immigration consumer fraud information hotlines and websites and provide for outreach campaigns on such fraud (see H.R. 6363), H9569 [16NO]
——— 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]
——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see H.R. 5950), H5095 [12JN]
——— 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]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2902), H8171 [12SE]
Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (see H. Con. Res. 63), H738 [2FE]
Insurance: facilitate State efforts to establish auto-enrollment systems to provide opt-out insurance coverage for individuals eligible for premium assistance or Medicaid (see H.R. 5624), H3783 [7MY]
——— improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H8108 [10SE]
——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 4575), H6042 [10JY]
Internet: protect consumers from deceptive practices by online hotel reservation booking sites and direct the FTC to simplify its complaint reporting system and study impact of fraud on consumers (see H.R. 2495), H3707 [26AP]
Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3707 [26AP]
Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3707 [26AP]
Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7748 [7AU]
Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 986), H6041 [10JY]
Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H10587 [21DE]
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), H9574 [20NO]
LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5981 [29JN]
Medicaid: reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see H.R. 5977), H8108 [10SE]
Medicare: cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H8107 [10SE]
——— provide that Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation on payments for drugs and biologicals shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 4392), H2043 [22MR]
——— require reporting of certain data by providers and suppliers of air ambulance services for purposes of reforming reimbursements for such services (see H.R. 3378), H4584 [22MY]
Members of Congress: ensure access to Federal facilities in order to exercise oversight responsibilities (see H.R. 6260), H5973 [28JN]
——— permit office of a Member of the House to employ a certain number of interns under the Members’ Representational Allowance without affecting number of other employees (see H.R. 6956), H9150 [27SE]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9526 [14NO]
National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H4981 [7JN]
Native Americans: protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see H.R. 7127), H9821 [10DE]
New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9821 [10DE]
NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H1127 [13FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: align open enrollment periods for Exchange plans with deadline for filing Federal income tax returns (see H.R. 5625), H3783 [7MY]
——— allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H404 [16JA]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]
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]
Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 6085), H9821 [10DE]
Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H7943 [7SE]
Roads and highways: require a life-cycle cost analysis for certain projects (see H.R. 5578), H3448 [19AP]
Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H3506 [24AP]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H10337 [19DE]
Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H4849 [6JN]
——— eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H9153 [27SE]
——— protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]
Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]
Taxation: expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 2092), H9526 [14NO]
——— expand credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals (see H.R. 5536), H3396 [17AP]
——— provide an exclusion from income for student loan forgiveness for students who have died or become disabled (see H.R. 1659), H3707 [26AP]
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), H4694 [23MY]
——— ensure aviation security fees are used to finance costs of aviation security screening by repealing requirement that a portion of such fees be deposited into the Treasury (see H.R. 2514), H6112 [11JY]
——— provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 99), H4243 [18MY]
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]
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), H3096 [10AP]
Veterans: extend authorities relating to homeless veterans (see H.R. 4898), H5977 [28JN]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7921 [6SE]
Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H8742 [24SE]
——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 53), H3783 [7MY]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9539 [15NO]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) known as ‘‘Merrill’s Marauders’’ for bravery and service in the jungles of Burma (see H.R. 667), H10587 [21DE]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H8172 [12SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Defense: increase minority student participation in Cyber Scholarship Program (see H.R. 5746), H3928 [10MY]
Dept. of Education: provide no interest loan deferment eligibility for certain small business concerns (see H.R. 6579), H7722 [26JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: provide support to State and local governments in their efforts to counter violent extremist threats (see H.R. 6126), H5224 [15JN]
Dept. of Labor: remove certain restrictions on advertising and public relations by allowing workforce development boards to use Federal resources to advertise their services (see H.R. 5880), H4242 [18MY]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Defense: increase minority student participation in Cyber Scholarship Program (H.R. 5746), H3930 [10MY]
Dept. of Education: provide no interest loan deferment eligibility for certain small business concerns (H.R. 6579), H7726 [26JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: provide support to State and local governments in their efforts to counter violent extremist threats (H.R. 6126), H5225 [15JN]
Dept. of Labor: remove certain restrictions on advertising and public relations by allowing workforce development boards to use Federal resources to advertise their services (H.R. 5880), H4242 [18MY]
Remarks
Appropriations: making continuing, H1067 [8FE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4559, H4560 [22MY]
——— provide estimate of projected life cycle costs of each type of nuclear weapon and delivery platform, H4559, H4560 [22MY]
Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H1067 [8FE]
Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children, H5088, H5090 [12JN]
——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H1067 [8FE], H5377 [21JN]
——— reform, H5088, H5090 [12JN]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 774), H5377 [21JN]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5377 [21JN]
Jack H. Brown Post Office Building, San Bernardino, CA: designate (H.R. 2979), H6207 [16JY]
Votes: position on missed, H6543• [18JY]
Tributes
Grice, Frances, E95• [25JA]
AGUIRRE ROSALES de BAÑUELOS, MARIA
Remarks in House
Organización en California de Líderes Campesinas, Inc.: anniversary, E1735 [22DE]
AHMAD, HADHRAT MIRZA MASROOR
Bills and resolutions
Tribute (see H. Res. 1125), H9431 [12OC]
AHMARI, SOHRAB
Articles and editorials
What the Iran Protests Have Already Achieved—The Breaking of Myths, H70 [9JA]
AID TO HOMEOWNERS WITH CRUMBLING FOUNDATIONS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2744), S2439 [25AP]
AIDUKAITIS, KYANA
Remarks in House
Adams County, CO: Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E669 [17MY]
AIKEN, SC
Remarks in House
Aiken Scholars Academy: tribute, H9580 [27NO]
Southern Living (publication): Best Small Town in the South honoree, E360 [22MR]
AIKEN COUNTY, SC
Remarks in House
Aiken, SC: tribute to Aiken Scholars Academy, H9580 [27NO]
AIM HIGHER ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 6543), H7836, H7851 [5SE]
AIR AMBULANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2812), S2623 [10MY]
AIR CARGO SECURITY IMPROVEMENT ACT
Cost Estimates
Provisions (H.R. 4176): CBO, E351 [21MR]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4176), H1663–H1665 [19MR]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4176) (H. Rept. 115–605), H1697 [19MR]
Texts of
H.R. 4176, provisions, H1663 [19MR]
AIR CARRIERS ACCESS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Aviation: require air carrier passengers with service animals to adhere to a standard of service animal behavior training, amend definition of service animal, and penalize misrepresentations about a service animal (see S. 2738), S2391 [24AP]
AIR DESIGNATION ACTIONS IN AREAS OF POLLUTANT TRANSPORT (ADAAPT) ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2825), S2623 [10MY]
AIR FORCE see Department of Defense
AIR FORCE ENLISTED VILLAGE (organization)
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E170 [13FE]
AIR MEDICAL OPERATORS ASSOCIATION
Letters
Require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems, H3662 [26AP]
AIR METHODS CORP.
Letters
Require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems, H3662 [26AP]
AIR POLLUTION related term(s) Clean Air Act; Ecology and Environment; Pollution
Addresses
Joint Meeting of Congress: Emmanuel Macron, President of France, H3509–H3513 [25AP]
Amendments
EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1456 [7MR]
——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1456 [7MR]
——— revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), S7278 [4DE]
Taxation: oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6485 [18JY]
Articles and editorials
America Before Earth Day—Smog and Disasters Spurred the Laws Trump Wants To Undo, S2430 [25AP]
How Much Has ‘Climate Change’ Been Scrubbed From Federal Websites? A Lot, S2099 [12AP]
I Was Wrong on Climate Change. Why Can’t Other Conservatives Admit It, Too?, S7172 [28NO]
Researchers Suggest Reforestation Around Urban Areas To Reduce Ozone Levels, H6525 [18JY]
U.S. Has More Climate Skeptics Than Anywhere Else on Earth—Blame the GOP, S5896 [23AU]
Bills and resolutions
Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]
AID: prohibit funding for Global Climate Change Initiative (see H.R. 5852), H4138 [16MY]
Aviation: provide for use of unleaded aviation gasoline (see S. 3293), S5423 [26JY]
Clean Air Act: repeal provisions relative to regulation of certain international air pollution (see H.R. 4994), H1074 [8FE]
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]
——— affirm U.S. commitment to a safe and healthy climate for future generations and solutions to restore the climate (see H. Con. Res. 137), H8884 [25SE]
——— cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see S. 2352), S549 [29JA] (see H.R. 4889), H676 [29JA]
——— express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education (see S. Res. 573), S4951 [12JY]
——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]
——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (see S. Res. 708), S7133 [27NO]
——— recognize impacts of climate change on outdoor recreation and support policies that address causes and effects of climate change (see H. Res. 825), H3315 [13AP]
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 S. 3181), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5671), H3746 [1MY]
Dept. of State: publish quarterly assessments on U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change Paris Agreement (see H.R. 7220), H9767 [6DE]
Dept. of Transportation: provide loans for acquisition of electric buses and related infrastructure (see S. 3720), S7356 [6DE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for a presumption of service connection for certain diseases in veterans who were exposed to burn pits (see H.R. 7288), H10169 [12DE]
——— provide for eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care (see H.R. 7287), H10169 [12DE]
——— provide process for family members of deceased individuals eligible for burn pit registry to register for such registry on behalf of the deceased individual (see H.R. 6027), H4979 [7JN]
——— take actions necessary to ensure that certain individuals may update the burn pit registry with a registered individual’s cause of death (see H.R. 6959), H9151 [27SE]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: submit report on open burn pits (see H.R. 5920), H4583 [22MY]
Ecology and environment: constitutional amendment to respect right to clean air, pure water, and sustainable preservation of ecological integrity, and aesthetic, scenic, and historical values of natural environment (see H.J. Res. 144), H10103 [11DE]
——— preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H1501 [8MR]
EPA: address health and economic development impacts of nonattainment of federally mandated air quality standards in the San Joaquin Valley, CA, by designating air quality empowerment zones (see S. 3134), S4410 [26JN]
——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (see S. 2461), S1243 [27FE]
——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), consideration (see H. Res. 762), H1372 [5MR]
——— clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification under Clean Air Act provisions relative to air pollution from a stationary source (see S. 2761), S2484 [26AP]
——— create a national zero-emission vehicle standard (see S. 3664), S7190 [28NO]
——— ensure equal regulatory treatment of natural gas and electric vehicles (see S. 3226), S5004 [17JY] (see H.R. 6476), H6649 [23JY]
——— ensure phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons manufacturing to support next-generation technologies (see S. 2448), S1164 [15FE]
——— establish a voluntary program to reduce emissions from wood heaters (see S. 3779), S7925 [19DE]
——— exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification under Clean Air Act provisions relative to air pollution from a stationary source (see S. 2760), S2484 [26AP]
——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE] (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]
——— exempt from certain Clean Air Act requirements law enforcement agency incinerator units when used for the sole purpose of destroying contraband or household pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 6291), H5974 [28JN]
——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (see H. Res. 762), H1372 [5MR]
——— provide regulatory relief for certain ozone pollution standards in international border areas, marginal areas, and rural transport areas (see S. 2825), S2623 [10MY]
——— provide regulatory relief for conventional marginally producing oil and gas wells from rule on methane leaks (see H.R. 7231), H9819 [10DE]
——— provide regulatory relief to alternative fuel producers, automobile manufacturers, and consumers to allow for fuel choice options (see S. 3761), S7656 [17DE]
——— reaffirm final determination relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles (see S. 2643), S2040 [10AP]
——— reallocate renewable fuel obligation of certain exempted small refineries to other refineries, blenders, distributors, and importers (see H.R. 6731), H7941 [7SE]
——— reform renewable fuel standard by mitigating harmful environmental impacts and advancing the next generation of biofuels (see S. 2519), S1577 [8MR] (see H.R. 5212), H1500 [8MR]
——— reinstate information about climate change that was removed from, or redacted on, the Agency’s website (see H.R. 5552), H3440 [18AP]
——— require notice of chemical-related public health risks, publish list of sites requiring additional review when an exposure risk is determined, and reform chemical review process (see S. 3691), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 7189), H9742 [29NO]
——— review and revise as necessary emissions standards for sources of ethylene oxides (see H.R. 7168), H9573 [20NO]
——— revise ethylene oxide emissions standards for medical sterilization and chemical facilities (see S. 3671), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 7179), H9690 [28NO]
——— revise labeling requirement for fuel pumps that dispense E15 ethanol-blend gasoline (see H.R. 5855), H4138 [16MY]
——— support carbon utilization and direct air capture research and facilitate permitting and development of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects and carbon dioxide pipelines (see S. 2602), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 7347), H10336 [19DE]
——— 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 S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU] (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]
FAA: encourage use of zero-emission vehicles and technology at public-use airports (see S. 3514), S6342 [26SE]
——— enter into appropriate arrangements with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide for a report on health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution (see S. 2422), S907 [13FE]
——— prohibit use of leaded fuel by aircraft operating within U.S. airspace (see H.R. 5421), H3052 [29MR]
FEMA: authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires (see S. 3403), S5991 [28AU]
Foreign trade: prohibit importation into the U.S. of paper products that are not manufactured in accordance with requirements at least as stringent as U.S. environmental law requirements (see H.R. 5611), H3574 [25AP]
Hazardous substances: establish a national mercury monitoring program to protect human health, safeguard fisheries, and track environmental effects of emissions reductions (see S. 3394), S5991 [28AU]
——— require OSHA and EPA to update refinery and chemical plant safety regulations (see H. Con. Res. 147), H10511 [20DE]
Motor vehicles: enable State and local promotion of alternative fuel and high-efficiency motor vehicle fleets (see H.R. 4834), H552 [18JA]
National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 449), S1948 [22MR]
NOAA: establish Climate Change Education Program (see S. 2740), S2391 [24AP] (see H.R. 5606), H3505 [24AP]
SEC: require issuers to disclose certain activities relative to climate change (see S. 3481), S6277 [24SE]
Taxation: eliminate certain fuel excise taxes and impose a tax on greenhouse gas emissions to provide revenue for maintaining and building infrastructure (see H.R. 6463), H6648 [23JY]
——— enhance requirements for secure geological storage of carbon dioxide for purposes of the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration (see H.R. 4857), H582 [19JA]
——— impose a tax on carbon dioxide emissions from energy and industrial facilities and use revenues to establish a Carbon Dioxide Trust Fund to support families and encourage clean energy technologies (see S. 3791), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 7173), H9667 [27NO]
——— impose an excise tax on fuel based on the carbon content of such fuel (see H.R. 6605), H7723 [26JY]
——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H3706 [26AP]
——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (see H. Res. 1001), H6462 [17JY]
——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (see S. 2368), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4926), H783 [5FE]
Veterans: establish presumptions of service connection for illnesses associated with open burn pits and direct GAO to establish Open Burn Pit Advisory Commission (see H.R. 6582), H7722 [26JY]
Essays
State of the Union: Bailey Blow, S605 [5FE]
——— Duncan McGrade, S607 [5FE]
Letters
Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H1463 [7MR]
——— Ross Eisenberg, National Association of Manufacturers, H1463 [7MR]
Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act: several organizations, H1485 [8MR]
Memorandums
EPA Exemption of Pesticides and Air Emissions From Animal Waste at Farms From Certain Reporting Requirements Under CERCLA: Congressional Research Service, S1925 [22MR]
EPA Grants Oversight Timeline for Federal Grants to State and Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrators/Association of Local Air Pollution Control Officers (STAPPA-ALAPCO): Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (2004), S2095 [12AP]
Motions
EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), H1464 [7MR]
——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), H1487 [8MR]
Proposals
Action Plan for Reliable and Low Cost Electricity in America and To Assist in the Survival of Our Country’s Coal Industry: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., S2093 [12AP]
Action Plan for the Administration of President Donald J. Trump Relative to Energy and Environmental Policy: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., S244 [17JA]
Remarks in House
Climate: effects of climate change, H31 [9JA], H6567 [19JY], H9659–H9664 [27NO], H10095 [11DE]
——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, H420 [17JA]
——— impact of climate change on military installations, H4147 [17MY]
——— release of National Climate Assessment, H9659–H9663 [27NO]
Dept. of Defense: conduct education and outreach campaign to veterans exposed to open burn pits and who are eligible to enroll in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, H4566 [22MY], H7697, H7698 [26JY]
——— open air burn pits research funding, H5796–H5798 [27JN]
——— study feasibility of phasing out use of open burn pits, H4565 [22MY], H7697, H7698 [26JY]
——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (H.R. 5671), H5798 [27JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry educational outreach funding, H4974 [7JN]
——— Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry funding, H4976, H4977 [7JN]
——— establish a center of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relative to exposure to burn pits (H.R. 1279), H1604 [14MR]
EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), H1458–H1466 [7MR]
——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1451–H1458 [7MR]
——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), motion to recommit, H1464 [7MR]
——— delay implementation of emission standards for new residential wood and pellet stoves, hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces, H1459–H1464 [7MR]
——— Environmental Justice program funding, H6451, H6452 [17JY]
——— funding, H6270, H6380 [17JY]
——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), H1480–H1489 [8MR]
——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1451–H1458 [7MR]
——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), motion to recommit, H1487 [8MR]
——— prevent certain chemical byproducts from electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy from being released into the air and water, H1487 [8MR]
——— prohibit funding to enforce methane emissions rule, H6502, H6503 [18JY], E1066 [25JY]
——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce ground-level ozone standards, H6514 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to implement social cost of carbon emissions rule, H6503, H6504 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to mandate State greenhouse gas emissions levels based on reciprocal agreements with foreign countries, H6516, H6517 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to modify rule on management and disposal of coal ash, H6515 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to regulate trailers under the Clean Air Act, H6506, H6507 [18JY]
——— prohibit use of funds to prepare, propose, or promulgate any regulation or guidance related to the social cost of carbon, H4968, H4969 [7JN]
——— proposed rule to revise vehicle emissions standards, H3382 [17AP]
——— revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), H10558–H10560 [21DE]
FAA: prohibit use of leaded fuel by aircraft operating within U.S. airspace (H.R. 5421), E384 [29MR]
Natural gas: require export applications for small volumes of natural gas to show that such export was produced using available techniques to minimize methane emissions from leaks or venting, H7891, H7894 [6SE]
News media: allegations of media bias relative to climate change, H3589 [26AP]
San Francisco, CA: tribute to Bay Area Climate Action Forum, E897 [22JN]
Taxation: oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), H6562–H6569 [19JY]
——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6478–H6486 [18JY]
Tonawanda Coke Corp.: condemn actions to block entry of firefighters responding to plant fire and urge compliance with all environmental laws, H7833 [5SE]
Trump, President: evaluation of climate change policies, H9660–H9663 [27NO]
Veterans: address effects of veterans exposed to burn pits, H3690 [26AP]
Remarks in Senate
Business and industry: tribute to efforts of companies to expand use of renewable energy and combat climate change, S1832 [20MR], S6210 [18SE], S6707 [9OC]
China: noncompliance with international agreement to stop using products containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), S4357 [25JN]
Climate: American Petroleum Institute actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S1234–S1236 [27FE]
——— cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (S. 2352), S551 [29JA]
——— effects of climate change, S13–S16 [3JA], S242 [17JA], S494 [24JA], S1429–S1431 [7MR], S1668–S1684 [13MR], S1715 [14MR], S1832 [20MR], S2030–S2032 [10AP], S5822–S5824 [22AU], S5888–S5890 [23AU], S6014–S6018 [4SE], S6127–S6130 [12SE], S6485–S6488 [3OC], S6706–S6708 [9OC], S6758–S6761 [10OC], S6778, S6787, S6788 [11OC], S6950 [14NO], S7165–S7167, S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7214–S7218 [29NO], S7307 [5DE], S7329, S7337, S7344–S7347 [6DE], S7420 [11DE], S7858–S7861 [19DE]
——— efforts of fossil fuel industry to deny and discredit science behind climate change, S1234 [27FE], S1430 [7MR], S1680 [13MR], S2030–S2032 [10AP], S2356–S2358 [23AP], S2378 [24AP], S2426 [25AP], S2462 [26AP], S2839–S2841 [22MY], S2988 [5JN], S4031 [19JN], S4904–S4906 [11JY], S5261 [24JY], S5481–S5483 [31JY], S5823 [22AU], S6129 [12SE], S6211 [18SE], S6375–S6378 [28SE], S7305–S7308 [5DE]
——— impact of climate change on agriculture, S4473 [27JN]
——— impact of climate change on Antarctic ice sheet, S2987 [5JN], S7345 [6DE]
——— impact of climate change on Arctic sea ice levels, S1832 [20MR]
——— impact of climate change on drought conditions, S1677 [13MR]
——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S13–S16 [3JA], S1676 [13MR], S5899 [23AU], S6485–S6488 [3OC], S6706 [9OC], S6778, S6787, S6788 [11OC], S6950 [14NO]
——— impact of climate change on human conflict, violence, and stability of governments, S1678 [13MR]
——— impact of climate change on military installations, S125 [10JA]
——— impact of climate change on national security, S5055 [18JY]
——— impact of climate change on potential risk of a ‘‘carbon bubble’’ and subsequent instability of financial markets, S4904–S4906 [11JY]
——— impact of climate change on public health, S2252 [18AP], S7346 [6DE]
——— impact of climate change on tourism, S1679 [13MR]
——— impact of rollback of regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired powerplants on climate change, S5895 [23AU]
——— National Association of Manufacturers actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S899 [13FE]
——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings, S7338 [6DE], S7867–S7870 [19DE]
——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (S. Res. 708), S7136–S7138 [27NO], S7170–S7175 [28NO]
——— release of National Climate Assessment, S7108 [27NO], S7166, S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7208, S7215 [29NO], S7418 [11DE]
——— U.S. Chamber of Commerce actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S800 [8FE], S1234 [27FE]
——— Wall Street Journal editorials denying existence and effects of climate change, S5260 [24JY]
Climate Leadership Council: release of ‘‘Exceeding Paris—How the Baker-Schultz Carbon Dividends Plan Would Significantly Exceed the U.S. Paris Commitment’’ report, S6211 [18SE]
Dept. of Transportation: provide loans for acquisition of electric buses and related infrastructure (S. 3720), S8002 [20DE]
Ecology and environment: efforts of fossil fuel industry representatives to influence U.S. environmental policy, S242 [17JA], S2092, S2096, S2103 [12AP], S4393–S4395 [26JN]
EPA: establish a voluntary program to reduce emissions from wood heaters (S. 3779), S7927 [19DE]
——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA, S1924 [22MR]
——— prohibit hardship waivers to renewable fuel standard, S4358 [25JN]
——— proposed regulations allowing States more authority in creating plans to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired powerplants, S5733 [21AU], S5888–S5890, S5895–S5899 [23AU]
——— proposed rule to revise vehicle emissions standards, S2084 [12AP]
——— reform renewable fuel standard, S4483 [27JN]
——— repeal of Clean Power Plan regulations relative to greenhouse gas emissions from powerplants, S6210 [18SE]
——— revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), S7277, S7278 [4DE]
FEMA: authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires (S. 3403), S5993 [28AU]
Great Smokey Mountains National Park: opening of Foothills Parkway, S6953 [14NO]
Hazardous substances: establish a national mercury monitoring program to protect human health, safeguard fisheries, and track environmental effects of emissions reductions (S. 3394), S5992 [28AU]
Koch, Charles: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2354–S2358 [23AP], S2374, S2376–S2379 [24AP]
Koch, David H.: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2354–S2358 [23AP], S2374, S2376–S2379 [24AP]
National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 449), S1978 [22MR]
NOAA: establish Climate Change Education Program (S. 2740), S2378 [24AP]
Power resources: impact of efforts to transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to clean and renewable energy, S2377 [24AP], S6128–S6130 [12SE], S6758–S6761 [10OC], S6787 [11OC]
——— transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2050 (S. 987), S1683 [13MR]
Pruitt, E. Scott: assessment of tenure as EPA Administrator, S531 [29JA], S2084, S2097–S2103 [12AP]
Renewable energy: economic benefits of clean energy technologies, S7346, S7347 [6DE]
Supreme Court: impact of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech relative to bipartisanship in addressing climate change, S7347 [6DE]
Taxation: improve, expand, and extend the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration, S1833 [20MR]
——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), S5482 [31JY]
——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 1639), S899 [13FE]
——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 2368), S5482 [31JY], S6211 [18SE], S7419 [11DE]
Treaties and agreements: assessment of U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change Paris Agreement annual Conference of the Parties meeting, S7418–S7421 [11DE]
Trump, President: assessment of views on climate change, S14 [3JA]
——— evaluation of administration relative to environmental regulations and policy, S2429 [25AP]
——— evaluation of climate change policies, S6130 [12SE], S6788 [11OC], S7108 [27NO], S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7208 [29NO], S7338 [6DE], S7418–S7421 [11DE], S7879–S7881 [19DE]
——— evaluation of coal industry policies, S7324 [6DE]
Wheeler, Andrew: suitability to be EPA Deputy Administrator relative to views on climate change and ties to the fossil fuel industry, S2108–S2110 [12AP]
Whitehouse, Senator: tribute to ongoing floor speeches on climate change, S1668–S1679, S1682, S1683 [13MR], S2253 [18AP], S2354 [23AP]
Reports filed
Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934), S6221 [18SE]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934) (S. Rept. 115–379), S7088 [26NO]
Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1917) (H. Rept. 115–509), H131 [10JA]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2461), S6221 [18SE]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2461) (S. Rept. 115–407), S7274 [4DE]
Consideration of H. Con. Res. 119, Oppose Federal Efforts To Establish a Carbon Tax on Fuels for Electricity and Transportation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1001) (H. Rept. 115–834), H6462 [17JY]
Consideration of H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act and H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 762) (H. Rept. 115–586), H1372 [5MR]
EPA Delay of Implementation of Emission Standards for New Residential Wood and Pellet Stoves, Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1857), S6221 [18SE]
EPA Emission Standards for New Residential Wood and Pellet Stoves, Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces Implementation Delay: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1857) (S. Rept. 115–422), S7356 [6DE]
Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 350) (H. Rept. 115–1073), H10102 [11DE]
Relief From New Source Performance Standards Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 453) (H. Rept. 115–508), H131 [10JA]
Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1119) (H. Rept. 115–514), H172 [12JA]
Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 115–999), H9462 [2NO]
Utilizing Significant Emissions With Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2602), S2923 [24MY]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2602) (S. Rept. 115–328), S6028 [4SE]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 119, oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation, H6563 [19JY]
H. Res. 762, consideration of H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act and H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act, H1451 [7MR]
H. Res. 1001, consideration of H. Con. Res. 119, oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation, H6478 [18JY]
H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act, H1481 [8MR]
H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act, H1458 [7MR]
S. 1934, Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act, S7278 [4DE], H10558 [21DE]
S. 3671, EPA revision of ethylene oxide emissions standards for medical sterilization and chemical facilities, S7192 [28NO]
S. Con. Res. 42, support EPA 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, S5588 [1AU]
S. Res. 449, National Asbestos Awareness Week, S1955 [22MR]
S. Res. 573, express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education, S4953 [12JY]
S. Res. 708, recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings, S7136 [27NO]
AIR TRAVEL TICKETING TRANSPARENCY AND PROTECTION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 3183), S4843 [9JY]
AIRBNB, INC.
Remarks in House
Israel: urge relisting of Airbnb rental homes in West Bank, H9658 [27NO]
AIRCRAFT see Common Carriers
AIRLINE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 3156), S4733 [28JN]
AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS see Aviation
AIRPORT AND AIRWAY EXTENSION ACT, PART II
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 6897), H9088 [26SE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 6897), H9060 [26SE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 6897), S6390 [28SE]
Texts of
H.R. 6897, provisions, H9060 [26SE]
AJAK, PETER B.
Remarks in Senate
South Sudan: call for release of Peter B. Ajak, S5825 [22AU]
AKAKA, DANIEL K. (a former Senator from Hawaii)
Articles and editorials
Daniel Akaka, Former Democratic Senator From Hawaii, Dies at 93, S2475 [26AP]
Bills and resolutions relative to
Tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Tribute, S1993, S1994, S1996–S1998 [9AP], S2022, S2032 [10AP], S2475 [26AP], H3311–H3313 [13AP]
Tribute (S. Res. 455), S2044 [10AP]
Songs
‘‘Hawaiian Lullaby,’’ Hector Venegas and Peter Moon, H3313 [13AP]
Texts of
S. Res. 455, tribute, S2043 [10AP]
AKARD, STEPHEN
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Dept. of State Office of Foreign Missions Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4410 [26JN]
AKRON, OH
Remarks in House
Akron Brass Co.: anniversary, E1559 [27NO]
AKRON BRASS CO.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1559 [27NO]
AKRON (OH) BEACON JOURNAL
Articles and editorials
Father and Son Guided Barberton City Finances for 70 Years; Era Will End This Month, E417 [10AP]
AKUFO-ADDO, NANA (President, Ghana)
Remarks in House
U.S. visit, E335 [19MR]
AKWEI, ADOTEI
Letters
Support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia, H3074 [10AP]
AL HUSSEIN, ZEID RA’AD
Remarks in House
Tribute, H9396 [28SE]
ALABAMA
Addresses
Tribute to Giles Perkins: Senator Jones, S7647 [17DE]
Bills and resolutions
Climate: develop and implement interagency plan to assist communities affected by climate change in the Ohio River Basin (see H.R. 7087), H9443 [23OC]
Taxation: provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Michael (see H.R. 7166), H9573 [20NO]
University of Alabama: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 375), S300 [18JA]
Certificates of appointment
Senate: Doug Jones, S1 [3JA]
Cloture motions
Axon, Annemarie Carney: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2981 [5JN]
Moorer, Terry F.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]
Oaths of office
Jones, Doug: Senate, S1 [3JA]
Remarks in House
African Americans: effects of inadequate wastewater treatment, E1056 [24JY]
——— tribute to African-American women running for political office, E895 [22JN]
Arab (AL) Tribune: anniversary, E364 [22MR]
Avery, Annie: Alabama Nursing Home Association Ms. Alabama Nursing Home award recipient, E1155 [17AU]
Census: impact of counting of illegal immigrants in 2020 census on congressional redistricting, H5016–H5018 [8JN]
Chers Restaurant Group, LLC: anniversary of Mugshots Grill & Bar restaurants, H127 [10JA]
Dept. of the Interior: prohibit funding to redirect Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act allocated funds, H6511 [18JY]
——— reaffirm that certain land has been taken into trust for the benefit of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (H.R. 1532), H392–H394 [16JA]
Fish and fishing: address spread of Asian carp to Southeast waterways, H6475 [18JY]
Florence, AL: anniversary, E284 [8MR], E303 [13MR]
Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H3430 [18AP]
Health Services, Inc.: anniversary, E897 [22JN]
Iron and steel industry: impact of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, E1033 [18JY]
Jacksonville, AL: anniversary of West Point Baptist Church, E596 [7MY]
Jones, Jay: Alabama Sheriffs Association Alabama Sheriff of the Year award recipient, E101 [29JA]
Marion Military Institute: anniversary, E941 [28JN]
NAFTA: renegotiation of certain provisions, H5756 [27JN], E924 [26JN]
National Skilled Nursing Week: observance, E596 [7MY]
Oxford, AL: anniversary of Oxford Lumber (business), E1518 [13NO]
——— tribute to Word Alive International Outreach, E655 [15MY]
Roby, Representative: meetings in 2d Congressional District of Alabama, H7830 [5SE]
——— visit to Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL, and Fort Rucker, AL, H3160 [12AP]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H897 [6FE]
Troy, AL: unveiling of Tuskegee Army Air Field Hangar Historical Marker, E181 [14FE]
University of Alabama: anniversary of racial integration, E898 [22JN]
——— tribute to football team, H417 [17JA]
Veterans: tribute to Second Congressional District military retirees, H1382 [6MR]
Wilburn, Courtney: National Association of Secondary School Principals Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E50 [16JA]
Remarks in Senate
Axon, Annemarie Carney: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2953 [4JN], S3001, S3004 [6JN]
——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2988 [5JN]
Burke, Liles C.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]
Dept. of the Interior: proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, S36 [4JA]
Jones, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S1861 [21MR]
Moorer, Terry F.: nomination to be district judge, S5981 [28AU]
Shelby, Senator: appreciation for tributes, S5537 [1AU]
University of Alabama: tribute to football team (S. Res. 375), S277 [18JA]
Reports filed
Nomination of Andrew L. Brasher To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4733 [28JN]
Nomination of Annemarie Carney Axon To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]
Nomination of Emily Coody Marks To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]
Nomination of Jeffrey U. Beaverstock To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]
Nomination of Jesse Seroyer, Jr., To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1316 [1MR]
Nomination of Liles C. Burke To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]
Nomination of Mark F. Sloke To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4733 [28JN]
Nomination of Terry F. Moorer To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]
Poarch Band of Creek Indians Land Reaffirmation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1532) (H. Rept. 115–513), H168 [11JA]
Texts of
H.R. 1532, Poarch Band of Creek Indians Land Reaffirmation Act, H392 [16JA]
S. Res. 375, tribute to University of Alabama football team, S302 [18JA]
Tributes
Allen, Maryon, S5512 [31JY]
Edwards, Jack, H8180 [13SE], E1255 [13SE]
Elliott, Carl, E507 [19AP]
Heflin, Howell, S1861 [21MR]
Jones, Senator, S2 [3JA], S1155 [15FE], S1865 [21MR]
Shelby, Senator, S5536, S5537 [1AU]
ALABAMA NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Avery, Annie: Alabama Nursing Home Association Ms. Alabama Nursing Home award recipient, E1155 [17AU]
ALABAMA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Jones, Jay: Alabama Sheriffs Association Alabama Sheriff of the Year award recipient, E101 [29JA]
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL
Remarks in Senate
Gore, Lilliemarie: Alachua County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S1945 [22MR]
ALAHMEDALABDALOKLAH, AHMED
Bills and resolutions
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of Senator Graham in U.S. v. Ahmed Alahmedalabdaloklah (see S. Res. 406), S967 [14FE]
Remarks in Senate
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of Senator Graham in U.S. v. Ahmed Alahmedalabdaloklah (S. Res. 406), S969, S1130 [14FE]
Texts of
S. Res. 406, Senate Legal Counsel representation of Senator Graham in U.S. v. Ahmed Alahmedalabdaloklah, S969 [14FE]
ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA
Remarks in House
Lowe, Elgin: South Alameda County, CA, NAACP Annual Service Award recipient, E1489 [2NO]
ALAMOSA, CO
Remarks in House
Colorado Malting Co.: anniversary, E1296 [25SE]
ALAN REINSTEIN BAN ASBESTOS NOW ACT see Ban Asbestos Now Act
ALASKA
Amendments
EPA: revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), S7278 [4DE]
Appointments
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees, S6775 [10OC]
Bills and resolutions
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H4583 [22MY]
Arctic regions: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (see S. 3740), S7431 [11DE]
Arctic Research Commission: modify membership (see S. 3739), S7431 [11DE]
Courts: appoint additional Federal circuit judges to the ninth judicial circuit and certain district courts (see S. 3259), S5267 [24JY]
——— modify structure of ninth judicial circuit (see H.R. 6754), H8106 [10SE]
Denali Commission: terminate (see H.R. 6100), H5152 [13JN]
Dept. of Education: provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see S. 2483), S1316 [1MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Arctic Executive Steering Committee (see S. 3739), S7431 [11DE]
Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 707), S7133 [27NO] (see H. Res. 1159), H9667 [27NO]
International Whaling Commission: authorize aboriginal subsistence whaling pursuant to certain regulations (see S. 2369), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 5064), H1212 [15FE]
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls: designate (see S. Res. 401), S875 [12FE]
Native Americans: anniversary of Civil Rights Act provisions affording American Indians and Alaska Natives the right to vote (see S. Res. 631), S6223 [18SE]
——— enhance protections of tangible cultural heritage (see H.R. 7075), H9438 [19OC]
——— protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see S. 3543), S6495 [3OC] (see H.R. 7127), H9525 [14NO]
——— tribute to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women (see S. Res. 444), S1948 [22MR]
Biographies
Van Ness, William J., Jr.: HistoryLink.org (Internet site), S701 [7FE]
Remarks in House
BLM: prohibit funding to change existing placer mining plan of operation relative to Alaska environmental mitigation, H6516 [18JY]
Dept. of the Interior: correct Swan Lake hydroelectric project survey boundary and convey remaining tract of land within corrected survey boundary to Alaska (H.R. 219), H761, H762 [5FE], H896 [6FE]
EPA: revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), H10558–H10560 [21DE]
National forests: exempt lands from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, H4168, H4169 [17MY]
National Park Service: proposed rule allowing sport hunting of certain wildlife in national preserves in Alaska, H4287 [22MY]
Sitka, AK: convey certain property to SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (S. 825), H9789, H9790 [10DE]
Young, Representative Don: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H112 [10JA]
Remarks in Senate
Alaska Community Health Aide Program: anniversary, S7986 [20DE]
Alaska Pacific University: tribute to Nordic Ski Program, S516 [25JA]
Anchorage, AK: tribute to Anchorage International Airport air traffic controllers, S7923 [19DE]
——— tribute to Lucky Wishbone (restaurant), S682 [7FE]
Arctic regions: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (S. 3740), S7435 [11DE]
Arctic Research Commission: modify membership (S. 3739), S7432–S7434 [11DE]
Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Arctic Executive Steering Committee (S. 3739), S7432–S7434 [11DE]
Dept. of the Interior: correct Swan Lake hydroelectric project survey boundary and convey remaining tract of land within corrected survey boundary to Alaska (H.R. 219), S4808, S4809 [28JN]
Earthquakes: commend preparedness of Alaska citizens and State and local officials and express gratitude to first responders and volunteers who provided assistance during and after, and Federal response to Point MacKenzie, AK, earthquake, S7349–S7351 [6DE]
——— offer condolences and support to those affected by, and express gratitude to first responders and volunteers who provided assistance during and after, Point MacKenzie, AK, earthquake, S7312 [5DE]
EPA: revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), S7277, S7278 [4DE]
FERC: authorize expansion of Terror Lake Hydroelectric Project in Alaska (H.R. 220), S4808, S4809 [28JN]
——— issue an order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in Alaska (S. 215), S4808, S4809 [28JN]
Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (S. Res. 707), S7578 [13DE]
Law enforcement: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2664 [15MY]
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls: designate (S. Res. 401), S2443 [25AP]
Native Americans: convey certain property to the Tanana Tribal Council and the Bristol Bay Area Health Corp. (S. 269), S1968, S1969 [22MR]
——— tribute to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women (S. Res. 444), S7528 [12DE]
Olympic Games: tribute to Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Program participants, S517 [25JA]
Soldotna, AK: tribute to Marge Mullen Appreciation Day, S5320 [25JY]
Sports: tribute to Iditarod dogsled race, S1749 [15MR]
World War II: anniversary of Battle of Attu, S2828 [22MY]
Reports filed
Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 785), S7275 [4DE]
——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 785) (S. Rept. 115–451), S7989 [20DE]
Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934), S6221 [18SE]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934) (S. Rept. 115–379), S7088 [26NO]
Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1418) (H. Rept. 115–1058), H9757 [30NO]
Allowing Alaska To Improve Vital Opportunities in the Rural Economy (Allowing Alaska IVORY) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1965) (S. Rept. 115–415), S7318 [5DE]
Clarify Treatment of Alaska Native Articles of Handicraft Containing Nonedible Migratory Bird Parts: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4069) (H. Rept. 115–675), H3975 [15MY]
Indian Communities’ Public Safety Services Advancements: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1953) (S. Rept. 115–433), S7584 [13DE]
International Whaling Commission Aboriginal Subsistence Whaling Authorization Pursuant to Certain Regulations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2369) (S. Rept. 115–425), S7431 [11DE]
Kake Tribal Corp., Export of Timber Harvested From Conveyed Land Limit Repeal: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1149) (S. Rept. 115–393), S7189 [28NO]
Native American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 210) (H. Rept. 115–993), H9442 [23OC]
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Land Transfer Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 825) (H. Rept. 115–619), H3058 [5AP]
Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 115–532), H676 [29JA]
Statements
Nomination of Brett M. Kavanaugh To Be Supreme Court Justice: Alaska Federation of Natives, S6370 [28SE]
Texts of
H.R. 219, Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Act, H761 [5FE]
S. 215, FERC issuance of order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in Alaska, S4809 [28JN]
S. 269, Alaska property conveyance to the Tanana Tribal Council and the Bristol Bay Area Health Corp., S1969 [22MR]
S. 825, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Land Transfer Act, H9789 [10DE]
S. 1934, Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act, S7278 [4DE], H10558 [21DE]
S. Res. 401, National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls, S876 [12FE]
S. Res. 444, tribute to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women, S1952 [22MR]
S. Res. 631, Civil Rights Act provisions affording American Indians and Alaska Natives the right to vote anniversary, S6231 [18SE]
S. Res. 707, Indian Child Welfare Act anniversary, S7135 [27NO]
Tributes
Eisenhower, Dwight D., S6629 [5OC]
Murkowski, Senator, S1431 [7MR]
Sullivan, Senator, S6266 [24SE]
Young, Representative Don, H112 [10JA]
ALASKA FEDERATION OF NATIVES
Statements
Nomination of Brett M. Kavanaugh To Be Supreme Court Justice, S6370 [28SE]
ALASKA NATIONAL INTEREST LANDS CONSERVATION ACT
Reports filed
Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1418) (H. Rept. 115–1058), H9757 [30NO]
ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT
Reports filed
Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 785), S7275 [4DE]
——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 785) (S. Rept. 115–451), S7989 [20DE]
Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1418) (H. Rept. 115–1058), H9757 [30NO]
Kake Tribal Corp., Export of Timber Harvested From Conveyed Land Limit Repeal: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1149) (S. Rept. 115–393), S7189 [28NO]
ALASKA NATIVE VETERANS LAND ALLOTMENT EQUITY ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 785), S7275 [4DE]
——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 785) (S. Rept. 115–451), S7989 [20DE]
ALASKA NATIVE VIETNAM ERA VETERANS LAND ALLOTMENT ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 785), S7275 [4DE]
——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 785) (S. Rept. 115–451), S7989 [20DE]
ALASKA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
Remarks in Senate
Nordic Ski Program: tribute, S516 [25JA]
Olympic Games: tribute to Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Program participants, S517 [25JA]
ALASKA REMOTE GENERATOR RELIABILITY AND PROTECTION ACT
Amendments
Enact (S. 1934), S7278 [4DE]
Remarks in House
Enact (S. 1934), H10558–H10560 [21DE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1934), S7277, S7278 [4DE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934), S6221 [18SE]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934) (S. Rept. 115–379), S7088 [26NO]
Texts of
S. 1934, provisions, S7278 [4DE], H10558 [21DE]
al-ASSAD, BASHAR (President, Syria)
Bills and resolutions
Armed Forces: reconsider decision to withdraw from Syria and urge any future decision to withdraw to be as a result of an interagency process and be conditions-based (see S. Res. 738), S7926 [19DE]
Syria: condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (see H. Res. 1165), H9758 [30NO]
Remarks in House
Syria: alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, H3084 [10AP], H3130 [11AP], H3155 [12AP], E416 [10AP]
——— anniversary of start of civil war, H1616, H1646 [15MR], E274 [7MR], E322, E328, E329 [15MR], E369 [26MR]
——— condemn atrocities committed by Bashar al-Assad and his regime, H7938 [7SE], H8162 [12SE]
——— condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (H. Res. 1165), H10070–H10073 [11DE]
——— ongoing civil war, H3400 [18AP], H5968–H5970 [28JN]
——— U.S. response to alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, H3320 [16AP], H3352, H3355 [17AP]
Remarks in Senate
Syria: ongoing civil war, S1575 [8MR], S6183 [17SE]
——— U.S. response to alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, S2131 [16AP], S2198 [17AP], S2313 [19AP]
Texts of
H. Res. 1165, condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria, H10070 [11DE]
S. Res. 738, reconsider decision to withdraw Armed Forces from Syria and urge any future decision to withdraw to be as a result of an interagency process and be conditions-based, S7933 [19DE]
ALBANDOZ, DAVID
Remarks in House
Savannah, GA: tribute to Puerto Rico Air National Guard members killed in plane crash, H3788 [8MY]
ALBANESE, SCOTT
Remarks in House
Indiana: tribute to Northwest Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame inductees, E575 [1MY]
ALBANY, GA
Remarks in House
Second Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church: anniversary, E878 [20JN]
ALBANY, NY
Bills and resolutions
FCC: move Berkshire County, MA, from the Albany, NY, television market into the Springfield, MA, market in order to provide carriage of television stations covering Massachusetts news (see S. 3524), S6356 [27SE]
Remarks in House
Cimini, Maria D.: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Math and Engineering Mentoring recipient, E1002 [12JY]
ALBANY (NY) TIMES UNION
Articles and editorials
SNAP Must Include Work, Healthy Food Mandates, H3200 [12AP]
ALBECK-RIPKA, LIVIA
Articles and editorials
America Before Earth Day—Smog and Disasters Spurred the Laws Trump Wants To Undo, S2430 [25AP]
ALBERT, JENNIFER
Remarks in House
Milken Family Foundation: Milken Educator Award recipient, H10190 [13DE]
ALBERT, KATHRYN
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5515 [31JY]
ALBERT, LOTTIE WERNICK
Remarks in House
Tribute, H3353 [17AP], E481 [17AP]
ALBERTA, RICHARD
Remarks in House
Tribute, H32 [9JA]
ALBERTVILLE, MN
Remarks in House
Merfeld, Andy: Central Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, H3840 [9MY]
ALBION, IL
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E774 [5JN]
ALBRETT, ADAM
Bills and resolutions
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony and representation of Sam Frazier in U.S. v. Adam Albrett, etc. (see S. Res. 685), S6885 [12OC]
Remarks in Senate
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony and representation of Sam Frazier in U.S. v. Adam Albrett, etc. (S. Res. 685), S6885 [12OC]
Texts of
S. Res. 685, Senate Legal Counsel testimony and representation of Sam Frazier in U.S. v. Adam Albrett, etc., S6885 [12OC]
ALBRIGHT, ALAN D.
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6051 [6SE]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2923 [24MY]
ALBRIGHT, JEFFREY
Remarks in House
Claremont, NH: tribute to Ad Hoc Amtrak Platform Committee, E117 [30JA]
ALBRIGHT, LEN
Remarks in House
Congressional Veteran Commendation: recipient, E1635 [11DE]
ALBUQUERQUE. NM
Remarks in House
Martineztown Food Pantry: anniversary, E310 [14MR]
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Remarks in House
Albuquerque High School: tribute to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) team, E781 [6JN]
Lollie’s New Mexican Food (business): anniversary, E526 [24AP]
U.S. Border Patrol National Pistol Team: tribute, E1554 [27NO]
ALCAZAR, VERONICA AILLIM
Remarks in House
Tribute, E927 [27JN]
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Bills and resolutions
Agriculture: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (see S. Res. 649), S6304 [25SE] (see H. Res. 766), H1476 [7MR]
American Craft Beer Week: support goals (see H. Res. 884), H3885 [9MY]
American Homebrewers Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 567), S4735 [28JN]
Aviation: prioritize and support Human Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS) program for flight crewmembers and Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) for flight attendants (see S. 2935), S2877 [23MY]
Dept. of Education: require institutions of higher education to offer substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services to students (see H.R. 6535), H7686 [25JY]
Dept. of HHS: authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (see S. 2678), S2141 [16AP]
——— conduct a family recovery and reunification program to help reunify families and protect children with parents or guardians with a substance use disorder who have temporarily lost custody of their children (see S. 2926), S2836 [22MY]
——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (see H.R. 5889), H4284 [21MY]
——— encourage use of family-focused residential treatment programs (see S. 2924), S2835 [22MY]
——— provide grants to State alcohol and drug agencies to use recovery coaches in hospital emergency rooms (see S. 2609), S1947 [22MR]
——— support development of evidence-based family-focused residential treatment programs (see S. 2923), S2835 [22MY]
Dept. of HUD: clarify applicability of the Fair Housing Act to recovery facilities to allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods (see H.R. 5724), H3884 [9MY]
Dept. of Transportation: condition Federal highway funding to States on enactment and enforcement of laws charging individuals who drive a motor vehicle, with a child passenger, while intoxicated or impaired (see H.R. 7099), H9448 [26OC]
——— improve controlled substances and alcohol testing (see S. 2848), S2679 [15MY]
——— modify requirements relative to reservation of highway funds for failure to enact or enforce open container laws and repeat intoxicated driver laws (see S. 3252), S5108 [19JY]
Depts. of Education and HHS: provide substance use prevention and treatment grants for institutions of higher education (see S. 2791), S2517 [7MY]
Drunken driving: harmonize law enforcement reporting of driving under the influence arrests in order to provide the latest data at the time of traffic stops (see H.R. 5218), H1501 [8MR]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit funding for development of beerbots or other robot bartenders (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]
Health care facilities: develop and identify indicators of potentially fraudulent and disreputable recovery housing operators (see S. 2828), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 6092), H5152 [13JN]
Medicaid: cover protections for pregnant and post-partum women while receiving inpatient treatment for a substance use disorder (see H.R. 5789), H3975 [15MY]
——— improve access to care for pregnant and postpartum women receiving substance use disorder treatment in mental institutions (see S. 2922), S2835 [22MY]
——— issue guidance to States to improve care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their parents or guardians (see S. 3429), S6142 [12SE]
Medicare: include screening for potential substance use disorders and a review of any current opioid prescriptions as part of the initial preventive physical examination and the annual wellness visit (see S. 2900), S2835 [22MY]
Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 670), S6732 [9OC]
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: observance (see S. Res. 669), S6542 [4OC]
Native Americans: remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands (see S. 3060), S3906 [13JN] (see H.R. 5317), H1652 [15MR]
Letters
Allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods: Ada Thornton, E1369 [5OC]
——— Alan Osterhout, E1394 [12OC]
——— Albert Francis, E1383 [9OC]
——— Amy Santos, E1479 [30OC]
——— Anne DeBie, E1368 [5OC]
——— Bobby Taylor, E1479 [30OC]
——— Bridget Kaub, E1478 [30OC]
——— Bruce Wareh, E1488 [2NO]
——— Catherine Young, E1423 [19OC]
——— Colleen Pilz, E1410 [16OC]
——— Diane Babcock, E1368 [5OC]
——— Donald Haddock, E1441 [23OC]
——— Donna Segeberg, E1442 [23OC]
——— Doug Daniels, E1479 [30OC]
——— Edward Skelton, E1383 [9OC]
——— Erin Blancett, E1384 [9OC]
——— Gina MacDonald, E1383 [9OC]
——— Gina O’Brien, E1442 [23OC]
——— Gina Walters, E1424 [19OC], E1442 [23OC]
——— Graham Shute, E1424 [19OC]
——— James Russell, E1368 [5OC]
——— Jan McAllister, E1442 [23OC]
——— Janet Cardenas, E1384 [9OC]
——— Jeanne Kulpinski, E1488 [2NO]
——— Jeffrey Frei, E1409 [16OC]
——— Jennifer Shields, E1369 [5OC]
——— John Sims, E1394 [12OC]
——— Josh Juroe, E1369 [5OC]
——— Joti Ghuman, E1383 [9OC]
——— Karen Pesko, E1423 [19OC]
——— Keith Frainie, E1409 [16OC]
——— Kristen Sandberg, E1409 [16OC]
——— Kristine Koch, E1424 [19OC]
——— Lauri McMillen, E1410 [16OC]
——— Leslie Wannall, E1395 [12OC]
——— Less Tait, E1487 [2NO]
——— Linda Hicks, E1423 [19OC]
——— Manuela Almeida, E1394 [12OC]
——— Marilyn Brooks, E1409 [16OC]
——— Monte Kay Yohr, E1394 [12OC]
——— Opjit Ghuman, E1384 [9OC]
——— Patricia Anne Quintana, E1368 [5OC]
——— Paul Stary, E1441 [23OC]
——— Preeti Ghuman, E1487 [2NO]
——— Roberta Lewis, E1442 [23OC]
——— Robin Grisham, E1369 [5OC]
——— Robin Rustan, E1442 [23OC]
——— Robyn Hubbard, E1442 [23OC]
——— Sean Croson, E1395 [12OC]
——— Sheila Cimini, E1368 [5OC]
——— Shelley, Buker, E1396 [12OC]
——— Sherrie Wolfe, E1395 [12OC]
——— Stephanie A. Larcome, E1368 [5OC]
——— Steve Treskes, E1424 [19OC]
——— Tony Kaz, E1395 [12OC]
——— Virginia McCoy, E1384 [9OC]
Dept. of Agriculture authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants: several organizations, H4201 [17MY]
——— Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, H4202 [17MY]
Restoring Community Oversight of Sober Living Homes Act: Catherine Orlando, E1441 [23OC]
——— Deborah Wilder, E1409 [16OC]
——— Deder Barnes, E1424 [19OC]
——— James Etheredge, E1441 [23OC]
Support location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods: Toni Stein, E1442 [23OC]
Lists
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance members, H4202 [17MY]
Remarks in House
Agriculture: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (H. Res. 766), E274 [7MR]
Aurora, CO: tribute to Comitis Crisis Center, E1498 [6NO]
Colorado Malting Co.: anniversary, E1296 [25SE]
Crossing Vineyards and Winery, Inc.: tribute, H3690 [26AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants, H4201–H4203 [17MY]
Dept. of HHS: authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (H.R. 4684), H5036–H5038 [12JN], E971 [6JY]
——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse, H9249 [28SE]
——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (H.R. 5889), H5123–H5125 [13JN], H5156 [14JN]
Dept. of HUD: clarify applicability of the Fair Housing Act to recovery facilities to allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods (H.R. 5724), H3843 [9MY], H5182 [14JN], E1368 [5OC], E1383 [9OC], E1394 [12OC], E1409 [16OC], E1423 [19OC], E1441 [23OC], E1478 [30OC], E1487 [2NO]
Drunken driving: harmonize law enforcement reporting of driving under the influence arrests in order to provide the latest data at the time of traffic stops (H.R. 5218), E280 [8MR]
Fetzer Vineyards (company): anniversary, E299 [13MR]
Lake George, NY: anniversary of Adirondack Winery, E532 [25AP]
Morrisville State College: tribute to brewing program, H5139 [13JN]
Mountain Sun Pub & Breweries (company): anniversary, E1291 [25SE]
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: observance, H8110 [12SE], H9393 [28SE]
Native Americans: remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands (H.R. 5317), H8159, H8160 [12SE]
Sonoma County, CA: Petaluma Gap named as an American Viticultural Area, E749 [29MY]
Sonoma State University: opening of School of Business and Economics Wine Business Institute Wine Spectator Learning Center, E750 [29MY]
Washington Regional Alcohol Program (organization): tribute to Law Enforcement Awards for Excellence for Impaired Driving Prevention recipients, E974 [6JY], E1717 [20DE]
Z. Brown Distillery (business): tribute to producing 500th barrel of bourbon, H488 [18JA]
Remarks in Senate
Agriculture: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (S. Res. 649), S6311 [25SE]
American Homebrewers Association: anniversary (S. Res. 567), S4746, S4808 [28JN]
Correctional institutions: reform prison system, S571 [30JA]
Crime: reduce recidivism and increase public safety by promoting successful reentry into society of released prisoners and recovery and prevention of drug and alcohol abuse (S. 1994), S2405 [25AP]
Dept. of HHS: authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (S. 2678), S2142 [16AP]
Dept. of Transportation: improve controlled substances and alcohol testing, S6210 [18SE]
Law enforcement: strengthen mental health system, improve public safety, and reauthorize and improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, S2785 [21MY]
Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: anniversary (S. Res. 670), S6773 [10OC]
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: observance (S. Res. 669), S6546 [4OC]
Native Americans: remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands (H.R. 5317), S7141 [27NO]
Philipsburg Brewing Co.: Montana Mint (Internet site) Best Brewery in Montana honoree, S2118 [12AP]
Schilling Beer Co.: Granite Staters of the Month award recipients, S7656 [17DE]
Reports filed
Fighting Opioid Abuse in Transportation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2848) (S. Rept. 115–286), S4512 [27JN]
Medicaid Coverage Protections for Pregnant and Post-Partum Women While Receiving Inpatient Treatment for a Substance Use Disorder: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5789) (H. Rept. 115–730), H5091 [12JN]
Remove Prohibition on Certain Alcohol Manufacturing on Indian Lands: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5317) (S. Rept. 115–363), S6963 [14NO]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5317) (H. Rept. 115–703), H4728 [24MY]
Texts of
H.R. 4684, Ensuring Access to Quality Sober Living Act, H5036 [12JN]
H.R. 5317, remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands, H8159 [12SE]
H.R. 5889, Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act, H5124 [13JN]
S. Res. 567, American Homebrewers Association anniversary, S4745 [28JN]
S. Res. 649, recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions, S6308 [25SE]
S. Res. 669, National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, S6545 [4OC]
S. Res. 670, Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act anniversary, S6733 [9OC]
ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY
Remarks in House
Sports: tribute to football team, E1609 [6DE]
ALDEN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
Remarks in House
Chicago, IL: call for investigation of Wentworth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, H5204 [15JN]
ALDRIDGE, BRADLEY
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2384 [24AP]
ALEJANDRE, ARMANDO, JR.
Remarks in House
Cuba: anniversary of downing of Brothers to the Rescue (organization) aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1130 [14FE]
ALEX, JOHN
Remarks in House
Congressional Veteran Commendation: recipient, E1637 [11DE]
ALEX DIEKMANN PEAK DESIGNATION ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (S. 117), H386, H387 [16JA]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 117) (H. Rept. 115–516), H403 [16JA]
Texts of
S. 117, provisions, H386 [16JA]
ALEXANDER, JOHN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1258 [13SE]
ALEXANDER, LAMAR (a Senator from Tennessee)
Addresses
Trump Administration Goals and Accomplishments: by, S2614• [10MY]
Amendments
Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), S5203 [23JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4431 [26JN]
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5850 [22AU], S5904 [23AU]
Dept. of HHS: develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (H.R. 931), S2629, S2631 [10MY]
——— establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), S7945, S7949 [19DE]
——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (H.R. 6615), S7796 [18DE]
Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1956 [22MR]
Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6063 [6SE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4006, S4007 [18JN], S4021, S4040, S4051 [19JN], S4333 [21JN], S4458 [26JN]
Health: improve essential oral health care for low-income and other underserved individuals by breaking down barriers to care (H.R. 2422), S6873, S6881 [11OC]
Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6099, S6104 [6SE]
Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), S6148, S6154 [12SE]
Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S972, S981, S1118 [14FE]
——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), S6237, S6259 [18SE]
Appointments
Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans (Joint, Select), S1254 [27FE]
Conferee: H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]
Articles and editorials
Trump’s Tariff Folly, Wall Street Journal, S1334 [5MR]
White House To Cut Back Magnolia Tree Planted by Andrew Jackson, Sarah Kaplan, Washington (DC) Post, S230 [17JA]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 1922, 2311), S521 [25JA]
Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]
Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]
Australia: commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation (see S. Con. Res. 41), S4875 [10JY]
Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 413), S1165 [15FE]
Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]
Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]
Crime: reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (see S. 1917), S4966 [16JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: exempt from inspection the slaughter of animals and the preparation of carcasses conducted at a custom slaughter facility (see S. 1232), S4966 [16JY]
——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S2644 [14MY]
Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see S. 2835), S4966 [16JY]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 2852), S2679 [15MY]
——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S2624 [10MY]
——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (see S. 2278), S1845 [20MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S5005 [17JY]
Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1845 [20MR]
——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7089 [26NO]
——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see S. 2492), S1875 [21MR]
Dept. of State: extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see S. 3476), S6818 [11OC]
Dept. of the Interior: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see S. 3223), S5003 [17JY]
——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (see S. 2372), S612 [5FE]
Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S7191 [28NO]
EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S1453 [7MR]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2784), S6630 [5OC]
FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (see S. 2315), S2553 [8MY]
——— increase authority to restrict entrance of illicit drugs into the U.S. through international mail facilities (see S. 2739), S2391 [24AP]
Federal Task Force To Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: establish (see S. 1091), S1790 [19MR]
Firearms: address gun violence, improve record availability to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, address mental illness in the criminal justice system, and end straw purchases and gun trafficking (see S. 2502), S1846 [20MR]
Foreign trade: require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see S. 3013), S3035 [6JN]
——— require Dept. of Defense to justify national security basis for certain tariffs and increase congressional oversight of process by which Presidents can apply such tariffs (see S. 3329), S5582 [1AU]
Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S6030 [4SE]
——— tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2343 [23AP]
Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: amend (see S. 3388), S5932 [23AU]
Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S4036 [19JN]
Infrastructure: encourage research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in construction and preservation of domestic transportation and water infrastructure system (see S. 3341), S5582 [1AU]
Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see S. 2554), S5760 [21AU]
——— expand access to short-term, limited-duration health plans by extending duration of the plans and making them renewable (see S. 2507), S1736 [14MR]
ITC: study the well-being of the U.S. automotive industry and stay investigation into national security effects of automotive imports until the study is completed and subsequent tariffs (see S. 3266), S5360 [25JY]
Kids to Parks Day: designate (see S. Res. 468), S2141 [16AP]
Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]
McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]
Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]
Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]
Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act: amend (see S. 2827), S3036 [6JN]
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1503), S7256 [3DE]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU]
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 657), S6356 [27SE]
National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 608), S5692 [16AU]
National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 681), S6816 [11OC]
National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S2724 [16MY]
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 S. 3172), S4734 [28JN]
National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 478), S2321 [19AP]
National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]
National Retirement Security Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 654), S6342 [26SE]
National School Choice Week: designate (see S. Res. 381), S521 [25JA]
Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Multi-State Plan program (see S. 2221), S2440 [25AP]
Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]
Prematurity Awareness Month: observance (see S. Res. 319), S2794 [21MY]
Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]
Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]
Taxation: provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 2568), S6388 [28SE]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 108), S110 [9JA]
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 S. 2334), S500 [24JA] (see S. 2823), S2623 [10MY]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: modernize funding of wildlife conservation (see S. 1613), S1791 [19MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 553), S4281 [20JN]
Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (see S. 3217), S4965 [16JY]
Country Music Association Day: designate (see S. Res. 644), S6277 [24SE]
Drugs: address the opioid crisis (see S. 2680), S2141 [16AP]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 2975), S2924 [24MY]
FDA: reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (see S. 2434), S1164 [15FE]
Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see S. Res. 404), S907 [13FE]
National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 514), S2725 [16MY]
National Park Restoration Fund: establish from Federal land energy production revenues (see S. 2509), S1452 [7MR]
NIH: advance cutting-edge research initiatives (see S. 2406), S840 [8FE]
Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 682), S6816 [11OC]
Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see S. 3029), S3293 [7JN]
Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S1452 [7MR]
Taxation: facilitate disclosure of tax return information to carry out the Higher Education Act (see S. 3611), S6924 [13NO]
Cloture motions
Clarida, Richard: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman, S5818 [22AU], S5965 [28AU]
——— nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S5818 [22AU]
Clark, Jeffrey B.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S6698 [5OC], S6748 [10OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, S6181 [17SE], S6208 [18SE]
Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1919, S1979 [22MR]
Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2137 [16AP], S2240 [18AP]
Dreiband, Eric S.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S6698 [5OC], S6789 [11OC]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4275 [20JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conferernce report, S6116 [12SE]
Farr, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S7036 [15NO], S7155 [28NO]
Feldman, Peter A.: nomination to the CPSC, S6209 [18SE], S6270 [24SE], S6292 [25SE]
Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6399 [28SE], S6409 [1OC]
Hunt, Joseph H.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, S5818 [22AU]
Johnson, Lynn A.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Family Support, S5818 [22AU], S5948 [27AU]
Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6506 [3OC], S6564 [5OC]
Kobes, Jonathan A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S7036 [15NO], S7210 [29NO]
Kraninger, Kathleen L.: nomination to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S7036 [15NO], S7213 [29NO]
Maguire, Joseph: nomination to be National Counterterrorism Center Director, S7648 [17DE], S7832 [19DE]
McWilliams, Jelena: nomination to be FDIC Board of Directors Chairperson, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]
——— nomination to the FDIC Board of Directors, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]
Muzinich, Justin G.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of the Treasury, S7341 [6DE], S7379 [10DE]
NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567 [13DE], S7650 [17DE]
Pizzella, Patrick: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Labor, S1980 [22MR], S2058 [11AP]
Ring, John F.: nomination to the NLRB, S1980 [22MR], S2028 [10AP]
Stewart, James N.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S6699 [5OC]
Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S965 [14FE], S1146, S1147, S1148 [15FE]
Letters
National policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures: by, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S7393 [11DE]
Lists
20 programs that have Hyde protections, prohibiting taxpayer funded abortions, in consolidated appropriations legislation, S1912 [22MR]
Motions
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4329 [21JN]
Press releases
Report—Individual Insurance Premiums Next Year 40% Lower Under Alexander-Murray, Collins-Nelson Than if Congress Doesn’t Act: Senator Collins, S1752 [15MR]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, S1905, S1911, S1913, S1920 [22MR], S2544 [8MY]
Appropriations: legislative process, S3974 [18JN], S4325 [21JN], S4359 [25JN], S5808 [22AU]
——— making continuing, S361 [20JA], S8007 [21DE]
Black History Month: observance (S. Res. 413), S1189 [15FE]
Blew, James: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, S4981 [17JY]
Campbell, William L., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S88 [9JA]
Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), S5506 [31JY]
China: agreement to designate fentanyl as a controlled substance and make export of such drugs subject to maximum penalty under Chinese law, S7341–S7343 [6DE]
Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S3276 [7JN], S6954–S6956 [14NO]
Corps of Engineers: require report on status of returning excess non-Federal funds to non-Federal project sponsors, S4021 [19JN]
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5808, S5810 [22AU]
Dept. of Energy: implement a pilot project to develop a process to reuse spent naval fuel in advance nuclear reactors, S4030, S4031 [19JN]
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), House amendment, S8007 [21DE]
Dept. of Labor: proposed rule to expand access to health care through Small Business Health Plans, S2545 [8MY]
Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), House amendment, S2315 [19AP]
Dept. of Transportation: prohibit certain cell phone voice communications during passenger flights, S6468 [3OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (S. 946), S1190 [15FE]
——— improve treatment of medical evidence provided by non-departmental medical professionals in support of disability claims compensation (H.R. 1725), S1190 [15FE]
——— include in Veterans Choice Program all veterans enrolled in departmental patient enrollment system (S. 2168), S229 [17JA]
——— protect individuals eligible for increased pension on the basis of need of regular aid and attendance from dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices (H.R. 3122), S1191 [15FE]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S3974 [18JN], S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031 [19JN], S4325 [21JN], S4359 [25JN], S4889 [11JY], S6148 [12SE]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5808, S5810 [22AU]
Drugs: provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders, S6469 [3OC]
——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6149 [12SE], S6176 [17SE]
——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), House amendment, S6468, S6482 [3OC]
——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug, S5810 [22AU]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3973, S3974 [18JN], S4021, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031 [19JN], S4325, S4328, S4329 [21JN], S4359 [25JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conferernce report, S6148 [12SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to instruct conferees, S4889 [11JY]
FAA: reauthorize programs, S6468 [3OC]
FDA: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), S5341 [25JY]
——— reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (H.R. 5554), S5473, S5508 [31JY], S5576 [1AU]
Federal agencies and departments: science, research, and technology programs funding, S3974 [18JN]
Foreign trade: require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security, S4889 [11JY]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S8007 [21DE]
GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S361 [20JA]
Great Smokey Mountains National Park: opening of Foothills Parkway, S6953 [14NO]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S7391–S7393 [11DE]
Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), House amendment, S6468 [3OC]
Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S361 [20JA]
——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S1152, S1155 [15FE]
——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, S8007 [21DE]
Insurance: allow States to establish reinsurance programs, give States flexibility to provide affordable health insurance options outside of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act exchanges, and continue cost-sharing premium subsidies, S1751–S1753 [15MR], S1905, S1911, S1913, S1920 [22MR], S2544 [8MY]
——— disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (S.J. Res. 63), S6739 [10OC]
——— ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions, S6739 [10OC]
——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (S. 2554), S6176 [17SE]
——— proposed rule relative to extending short-term, limited-duration health plans, S2545 [8MY]
Iron and steel industry: impact of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, S5030 [18JY], S5367 [25JY]
——— imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, S1333 [5MR], S3276 [7JN]
ITC: study the well-being of the U.S. automotive industry and stay investigation into national security effects of automotive imports until the study is completed and subsequent tariffs (S. 3266), S5367 [25JY]
Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S5738 [21AU], S6588 [5OC]
——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6588 [5OC]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, S3974 [18JN], S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031 [19JN], S4325 [21JN], S4359 [25JN], S4889 [11JY], S6148 [12SE]
Lexington VA Health Care System, Lexington, KY: designate and name campuses in honor of Franklin R. Sousley and Troy Bowling (H.R. 4533), S1191 [15FE]
Marcus, Kenneth L.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Civil Rights, S3277 [7JN]
Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (S. Res. 404), S1155 [15FE]
Muniz, Carlos G.: nomination to be Dept. of Education General Counsel, S2241 [18AP]
——— nomination to be Dept. of Education General Counsel, unanimous-consent agreement, S1999 [9AP]
National Park Restoration Fund: establish from Federal land energy production revenues (S. 2509), S1454–S1456 [7MR]
National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (S. 3172), S7766, S7767 [18DE]
Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, S2315 [19AP]
Norris, Mark S., Sr.: nomination to be district judge, S89 [9JA]
Parker, Thomas L.R.: nomination to be district judge, S88 [9JA]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S2543–S2545 [8MY]
Pizzella, Patrick: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Labor, S2083 [12AP]
Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1156 [15FE]
——— Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S6952 [14NO]
——— Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S6952 [14NO]
Richardson, Eli J.: nomination to be district judge, S89 [9JA]
Ring, John F.: nomination to the NLRB, S2054 [11AP]
Ryder, John L.: nomination to the TVA Board of Directors, S6951, S6952 [14NO]
——— nomination to the TVA Board of Directors, unanimous-consent request, S6951 [14NO]
Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (S. 2513), S1362 [6MR]
Senate: importance of bipartisanship, S6468 [3OC], S6952 [14NO]
——— legislative priorities, S362 [20JA]
——— legislative program, S1191 [15FE], S6261 [18SE]
Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S8007, S8008 [21DE]
Stump, Scott: confirmation as Assistant Sec. of Education for Career, Technical, and Adult Education, S5001 [17JY]
Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S1152, S1155 [15FE]
——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), S6259, S6261 [18SE], S6294 [25SE]
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, S6259, S6261 [18SE], S6294 [25SE]
——— provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (S. 2334), S502 [24JA]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments, S6469 [3OC]
Vaden, Stephen A.: nomination to be Dept. of Agriculture General Counsel, S7077 [26NO]
Vanderbilt University: tribute to women’s bowling team, S2479• [26AP]
Water: repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S4328, S4329 [21JN]
White House: removal of part of magnolia tree planted by Andrew Jackson from White House lawn, S229 [17JA]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Tribute, S7627, S7644 [17DE], S7754 [18DE]
Reports
Proposal To Lower ACA Premiums by More Than 40% and Cover 3.2 Million More: Tammy Tomczyk and Kurt Giesa, Oliver Wyman (organization), S1752 [15MR], S1912 [22MR]
Reports filed
Action for Dental Health Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3016), S5618 [15AU]
Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2076), S7241 [29NO]
Career and Technical Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3217), S4965 [16JY]
Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (Childhood Cancer STAR) Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 292), S1629 [12MR]
Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (H.R. 1222), S5618 [15AU]
Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2597), S2439 [25AP]
Dept. of HHS Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3482), S7241 [29NO]
Dept. of HHS Programs Related to Traumatic Brain Injury and Trauma Research Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education. Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3657), S7241 [29NO]
Dept. of HHS State Offices of Rural Health Grant Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2278), S1629 [12MR]
Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2975) (S. Rept. 115–258), S2923 [24MY]
Firefighter Cancer Registry Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 382), S2439 [25AP]
Improving Access to Maternity Care Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (H.R. 315), S7240 [29NO]
Maternal Health Accountability Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1112), S4843 [9JY]
Museum and Library Services Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3530), S7256 [3DE]
Nomination of Barbara Stewart To Be Corp. for National and Community Service Chief Executive Officer: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]
Nomination of Brett Giroir To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Health and Public Health Service Regular Corps Medical Director: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]
Nomination of Cheryl M. Stanton To Be Dept. of Labor Wage and Hour Division Administrator: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]
Nomination of Erhard R. Chorle to the Railroad Retirement Board: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S7241 [29NO]
Nomination of Frank T. Brogan To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Elementary and Secondary Education: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S1735 [14MR]
Nomination of Gordon Hartogensis To Be Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., Director: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S7241 [29NO]
Nomination of James Blew To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]
Nomination of John F. Ring to the NLRB: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S1735 [14MR]
Nomination of John Lowry III To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S4410 [26JN]
Nomination of John P. Pallasch To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Education and Training: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S7241 [29NO]
Nomination of Jon P. Peede To Be National Endowment for the Humanities Chairperson: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S2391 [24AP]
Nomination of Kenneth L. Marcus To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Civil Rights: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]
Nomination of Marco M. Rajkovich, Jr., to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S1735 [14MR]
Nomination of Mark Schneider To Be Dept. of Education Institute of Education Science Director: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S1735 [14MR]
Nomination of Mitchell M. Zais To Be Deputy Sec. of Education: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]
Nomination of Patrick Pizzella To Be Deputy Sec. of Labor: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]
Nomination of Robert L. King To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Postsecondary Education: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S7241 [29NO]
Nomination of Scott A. Mugno To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor for OSHA: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]
Nomination of Scott Stump To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Career, Technical, and Adult Education: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S4410 [26JN]
Nomination of William Beach To Be BLS Commissioner: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]
Opioid Crisis Response Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2680), S2517 [7MY]
Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2315), S2642 [14MY]
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2852), S3982 [18JN]
Patient Right To Know Drug Prices Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2554), S5516 [31JY]
Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act Revision and Extension: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3029), S4843 [9JY]
Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2465), S5618 [15AU]
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 808), S4843 [9JY]
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3217) (S. Rept. 115–434), S7925 [19DE]
Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1091), S1629 [12MR]
Summaries
Allow States To Establish Reinsurance Programs, Give States Flexibility To Provide Affordable Health Insurance Options Outside of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Exchanges, and Continue Cost-Sharing Premium Subsidies, S1912 [22MR]
Animal Drug User Fee Amendments Goals and Procedures: FDA, S5509–S5511 [31JY]
Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments Goals and Procedures: FDA, S5576 [1AU]
Tributes
Bolden, Carolyn E., S7428 [11DE]
Bush, Barbara Pierce, S2247 [18AP]
Bush, George, S7269 [4DE]
Cochran, Senator, S1333 [5MR], S1892 [22MR]
Corker, Senator, S7325 [6DE]
Crosse, Marcia, S5988 [28AU]
Hatch, Senator, S7768 [18DE]
Jones, Senator, S1155 [15FE]
Kleeschulte, Chuck, S1751 [15MR]
Klotz, Frank G., S297 [18JA]
McCain, John, S6021 [4SE]
McConnell, Senator, S3754–S3756 [12JN]
ALEXANDER COUNTY, IL
Bills and resolutions
Creating American Investment, Redevelopment, and Opportunity Task Force: establish (see S. 2363), S581 [30JA]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of HUD: urge investigation into Alexander County, IL, Housing Authority, S6298 [25SE]
ALEXANDER CREEK, AK
Reports filed
Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1418) (H. Rept. 115–1058), H9757 [30NO]
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Bills and resolutions
Pearl (vessel): honor historic abolitionist events and legacy of those involved in the largest slave escape in U.S. history (see H. Res. 1074), H8738 [20SE]
Remarks in House
Alexandria Harmonizers: anniversary a cappella chorus, E1449 [23OC]
Christian Relief Services, Inc.: tribute, E1287 [25SE]
Prince Hall Universal Lodge No. 1, Free and Accepted Masons: anniversary, E146 [6FE]
ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY
Remarks in House
Thousand Islands Bridge Authority: anniversary, E1156 [17AU]
ALEXEYEVA, LYUDMILA
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S7383 [10DE]
ALFA BANK JSC
Letters
Nomination of Brian A. Benczkowski to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division: several Senators, S4856 [10JY]
Remarks in Senate
Benczkowski, Brian A.: suitability to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division relative to representation of Alfa Bank JSC in defamation lawsuit concerning possible Russian interference in Presidential election, S4855, S4870 [10JY], S4886 [11JY], S4975 [17JY]
ALFANO, FRANCESCA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E233 [27FE]
ALFORD, CAMERON S.
Letters
OPIC support for regional projects in the Caucasus that exclude Armenia from participation or benefit, H6331 [17JY]
OPIC transfer of Environmental and Social Policy Statement to U.S. International Development Finance Corp., relative to greenhouse gas policy, H6331 [17JY]
ALFRED, STEPHEN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E59 [18JA]
AL-HUSSEIN, ZEID RA’AD
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2961 [4JN]
Statements
Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Anniversary, S2962 [4JN]
ALI, RASHEDA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E617 [9MY]
ALI, TANVEER
Articles and editorials
4-Block Radius on the West Side Is at the Heart of Chicago’s Opioid Epidemic, H5169 [14JN]
ALIENS see Immigration; Refugees
ALIQUIPPA, PA
Remarks in House
Aliquippa Jr./Sr. High School: tribute to football team, H10323 [19DE]
ALKIRE, KIRK
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S809 [8FE]
ALL CIRCUIT REVIEW ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 2229), H5573 [22JN]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 2229): Senate amendment, H5573 [22JN]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 2229), S3861, S3862 [12JN]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2229) (S. Rept. 115–229), S2120 [12AP]
Texts of
H.R. 2229, provisions, S3862 [12JN]
ALL PRO SOLUTIONS (business)
Remarks in House
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H6163 [12JY]
ALL THINGS ARTISTIC MINISTRIES, INC.
Remarks in House
History Alive—Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Program: tribute to honorees, E609, E611 [9MY]
ALL-AMERICAN FLAG ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3121), H9716, H9717 [29NO]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3121) (H. Rept. 115–1044), H9666 [27NO]
Texts of
H.R. 3121, provisions, H9716 [29NO]
ALL-AMERICAN GIRLS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL LEAGUE (AAGPBL)
Bills and resolutions
Anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 53), S7242 [29NO] (see H. Con. Res. 143), H9743 [29NO]
Texts of
S. Con. Res. 53, anniversary, S7245 [29NO]
ALLAN, AARON
Remarks in House
Tribute, H3989 [16MY]
Remarks in Senate
Indiana: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2762 [17MY]
ALLEGIANT TRAVEL CO.
Remarks in House
Safety: call for investigation following 60 Minutes (television show) segment on safety practices and emergency incidents, H3345 [17AP]
ALLEMAN, DARRELL F.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E483 [17AP]
ALLEN, BEAU
Remarks in House
Tribute, H656 [29JA]
ALLEN, CHARLIE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E828 [12JN]
ALLEN, CHRIS
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6119 [12SE]
ALLEN, DARREN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1187 [4SE]
ALLEN, LONNIE, JR. (CALVIN)
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S1757 [15MR]
ALLEN, MARC L.
Poems
‘‘First in Freedom,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E419 [10AP]
Remarks in House
Tribute, E419 [10AP]
ALLEN, MARY LEE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E589 [7MY]
ALLEN, MARYON (a former Senator from Alabama)
Remarks in Senate relative to
Tribute, S5512 [31JY]
ALLEN, MELANIE
Remarks in House
Patriot League: Scholar-Athlete of the Year award recipient, E705 [22MY]
ALLEN, MINOR J., SR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E890 [21JN]
ALLEN, NICK
Remarks in House
Morrison, IL: tribute to Morrison High School boys’ track relay team, E847 [14JN]
ALLEN, RAPHAEL
Remarks in House
Tribute, H4860 [7JN]
ALLEN, RICHARD W., II (R.W.)
Remarks in House
Tribute, H10114 [12DE]
ALLEN, RICK W. (a Representative from Georgia)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5741 [26JN]
Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7859 [5SE]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H173 [12JA]
Atlanta United FC (soccer team): tribute (see H. Res. 1179), H10210 [13DE]
Bureau of Prisons: provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (see H.R. 613), H1227 [23FE]
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), H1609 [14MR]
Census: require any questionnaire used in determining the decennial census of population shall contain an option for respondents to indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S. (see H.R. 3600), H173 [12JA]
China: impose duties on imported merchandise in an amount equivalent to estimated annual loss of revenue from violations of U.S. intellectual property rights (see H.R. 1048), H7920 [6SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H4850 [6JN]
Dept. of Education: allow States and local educational agencies to use existing Federal grant money to make physical safety improvements to school campus facilities (see H.R. 5332), H4694 [23MY]
——— carry out a grant program to secure elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5107), H5817 [27JN]
——— support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (see H.R. 4508), H173 [12JA]
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), H3576 [25AP]
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), H7689 [25JY]
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), H10587 [21DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: accept public donations to fund construction of a barrier on the border between the U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 5876), H4850 [6JN]
Dept. of Transportation: exempt certain motor carriers involved in agricultural business from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5949), H5507 [21JN]
——— exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H5507 [21JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (see H.R. 6409), H6463 [17JY]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9691 [28NO]
Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]
——— modify offenses relative to fentanyl (see H.R. 5459), H5094 [12JN]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H7743 [3AU]
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]
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]
Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (see H.R. 878), H173 [12JA]
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), H7728 [26JY]
——— clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 140), H5506 [21JN]
——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H7743 [3AU]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9691 [28NO]
Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3707 [26AP]
Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3707 [26AP]
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]
Labor unions: allow question of representation affecting commerce when fewer than half of bargaining unit members had opportunity to vote in certification elections or no election was held (see H.R. 4327), H1336 [27FE]
Medicare: cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H4981 [7JN]
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), H4981 [7JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 3956), H3064 [9AP]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H3742 [27AP]
Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5861), H4739 [1JN]
Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H1609 [14MR]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9691 [28NO]
Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9691 [28NO]
Taxation: apply current income tax brackets to capital gains brackets (see H.R. 6179), H7689 [25JY]
——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8733 [17SE]
——— provide deduction for certain charity care provided by physicians (see H.R. 5856), H6264 [16JY]
——— provide families with more discretion in the use of, and contributions to, flexible spending accounts for health care services (see H.R. 1204), H5286 [19JN]
——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 5067), H4694 [23MY]
——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see H.R. 1150), H5094 [12JN]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9691 [28NO]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H5104 [13JN]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H421 [17JA]
Augusta, GA: tribute to Augusta National Golf Club hosting of Masters Tournament, H3084 [10AP]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3179 [12AP]
Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), H3967 [15MY]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2353), Senate amendment, H7192 [25JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4051 [16MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10146 [12DE]
Dept. of Defense: Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency funding, H5741, H5742 [26JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5741, H5742 [26JN]
Dept. of Education: encourage eligible educational institutions to provide additional information and counseling services to Federal student aid recipients, H7859 [5SE]
——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7853, H7859 [5SE]
——— support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (H.R. 4508), H3967 [15MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (H. Res. 990), H6562 [19JY]
Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, H5105 [13JN]
——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), H1527 [13MR], H1745 [21MR]
——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5519 [22JN]
Education: importance of workforce development and role of skills-based training programs in sustaining viability of U.S. workforce, H3967 [15MY]
Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6182 [13JY]
Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H1359 [5MR]
Insurance: modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6311), H7673 [25JY]
National Bible Week: observance, H9680 [28NO]
Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), H1359 [5MR], H3899 [10MY]
Ray Hendrix Veterans Clinic, Statesboro, GA: designate (H.R. 3946), H4252 [21MY]
Religion: importance and impact of Bible on individuals and on development of American culture, H9680 [28NO]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H1685 [19MR]
Taxation: make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H9169 [28SE]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to rural communities, H163 [11JA]
Votes: position on missed, H1289• [27FE], H6495• [18JY], H8821• [25SE]
Tributes
Allen, Richard W., II (R.W.), H10114 [12DE]
Barnard, Doug, Jr., H540 [18JA]
Bush, George, H9813 [10DE]
Edwards, Jack, H8180 [13SE]
Graham, Billy, H1276 [27FE]
Miller, Zell, H3877 [9MY]
Reed, Patrick, H3084 [10AP]
ALLEN, TROY
Remarks in House
Jackson Lee, Representative: tribute to staff, E525 [24AP]
ALLEN-McCLOUD, VANESSA
Remarks in House
Northern Indiana Public Service Co.: tribute to Luminary Award recipients, E1230 [12SE]
ALLENTOWN, PA
Remarks in House
Pride in the Park: anniversary, E1210 [5SE]
Queen City Airport: anniversary, E273 [7MR]
Remarks in Senate
Allentown Jewish Community Center: anniversary, S6184 [17SE]
Queen City Airport: anniversary, S5579 [1AU]
ALLERY, COLT E.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2663 [15MY], S2716 [16MY]
ALLEVIATING STRESS TEST BURDENS TO HELP INVESTORS ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 4566), H1712, H1717 [20MR]
——— consideration (H. Res. 787), H1709 [20MR]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (H.R. 4566): consideration (see H. Res. 787), H1697 [19MR]
Letters
Provisions: Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1631 [15MR]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4566), H1712–H1718 [20MR]
——— consideration (H. Res. 787), H1704–H1712 [20MR]
——— unanimous-consent agreement, H1712 [20MR]
Financial institutions: restore FRS authority to stress test nonbanks under certain conditions, allow alternatives to capital for stress tests of nonbanks, and broaden SEC and CFTC authority to require internal testing for certain entities, H1713, H1714, H1716, H1717 [20MR]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 4456, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]
Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4566) (H. Rept. 115–601), H1650 [15MR]
Texts of
H. Res. 787, consideration of H.R. 4566, provisions, H1704 [20MR]
H.R. 4566, provisions, H1712 [20MR]
ALLGEIER, SAM
Remarks in House
Salvation Army: Excellence in Leadership Award recipient, E592 [7MY], E718 [23MY]
ALLIANCE FOR BIOSECURITY
Letters
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8777 [25SE]
ALLIED BIOSCIENCE, INC.
Letters
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8777 [25SE]
ALLISON, ELIJAH
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1052 [24JY]
ALLISON, JAMES P.
Remarks in House
Nobel Prize: recognition for physiology or medicine, E1393 [12OC]
Remarks in Senate
Nobel Prize: recognition for physiology or medicine, S6705 [9OC]
ALLISON, JIM
Remarks in House
Nobel Prize: recognition for medicine, E1480 [30OC]
ALLISON, RODERICK
Remarks in House
Tribute, H4745 [5JN]
ALLOW STATES AND VICTIMS TO FIGHT ONLINE SEX TRAFFICKING ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 1865), S1795 [19MR], S1865 [21MR], H1301, H1302, H1304 [27FE]
——— consideration (H. Res. 748), H1280 [27FE]
Articles and editorials
All of Us Must Help Beat the Scourge of Human Trafficking. Here’s What You Can Do, H1300 [27FE]
Death of an Open Internet, S1866 [21MR]
Don’t Kid Yourself, Sex Slaves Are All Around Us—And You May Know Some of Them, H1299 [27FE]
How Do You Rescue Women Forced To Walk the Streets at Night? It’s Not Easy, H1300 [27FE]
Once Sold for Sex, She Now Helps Lead the Fight Against Human Trafficking, H1300 [27FE]
Police—‘Every 16-Year Old Girl in Fresno’ Has Been Targeted by Sex Trade Recruiters, H1300 [27FE]
She Was a Hospital Worker. He Sold Her for Sex Before, During and After Her Shifts, H1300 [27FE]
To Break the Cycle of Children Sold for Sex, the Legal System Is Trying Something New, H1300 [27FE]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (H.R. 1865): consideration (see H. Res. 748), H1265 [26FE]
Cloture motions
Enact (H.R. 1865): motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1780 [19MR]
Letters
Provisions: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, S1829 [20MR]
——— Faiz Shakir, ACLU, S1867 [21MR]
——— Gina A. DeBoni, Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, S1851 [21MR]
——— several law enforcement organizations, S1829 [20MR]
——— Stephen E. Boyd, Dept. of Justice, S1869 [21MR], H1297 [27FE]
——— World Without Exploitation (organization), H1298 [27FE]
Lists
Organizations and individuals supporting H.R. 1865, provisions, H1295 [27FE]
Memorandums
Provisions: Congressional Research Service, S1856 [21MR]
Motions
Enact (H.R. 1865), S1731 [14MR], S1773 [19MR], S1801 [20MR], S1871 [21MR]
Remarks in House
Crime: allow enforcement of criminal and civil sex trafficking laws against websites that knowingly facilitate online sex trafficking, H1296, H1302–H1304 [27FE]
Enact (H.R. 1865), H1290–H1305, H1319 [27FE], H3195 [12AP]
——— consideration (H. Res. 748), H1277–H1280 [27FE]
GAO: conduct study on damages awarded to victims and restitution amounts imposed against defendants in cases of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, H1291, H1304, H1305 [27FE]
Impact, H6636 [23JY], H7165 [25JY]
Remarks in Senate
Crime: clarify that efforts of interactive computer service providers or users to identify, restrict access to, or remove objectionable online material shall not be considered in determining liability of the provider or user, S1829 [20MR], S1869, S1871 [21MR]
Dept. of Justice: investigation and prosecution of website operators that criminally facilitate sex trafficking or sexual exploitation of children funding, S1807, S1829 [20MR], S1851, S1869, S1871 [21MR]
Enact (H.R. 1865), S85–S87 [9JA], S1293 [28FE], S1295 [1MR], S1401 [6MR], S1660–S1662 [13MR], S1849–S1861, S1864–S1872 [21MR], S2053, S2079–S2081 [11AP]
——— motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1741, S1744, S1759 [15MR], S1773, S1774, S1780–S1783 [19MR], S1799, S1801, S1807, S1816, S1827–S1830, S1833 [20MR]
——— unanimous-consent agreement, S1784 [19MR]
Senate: legislative priorities, S1773 [19MR]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 1865, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 748) (H. Rept. 115–583), H1265 [26FE]
Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 115–572), H1220 [20FE]
Statements
Provisions: John F. Clark, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, H1298 [27FE]
——— Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook, Inc., H1295 [27FE]
Texts of
H. Res. 748, consideration of H.R. 1865, provisions, H1277 [27FE]
H.R. 1865, provisions, H1301 [27FE]
ALLOWING ALASKA TO IMPROVE VITAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE RURAL ECONOMY (ALLOWING ALASKA IVORY) ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1965) (S. Rept. 115–415), S7318 [5DE]
ALLOWING WORKING SENIORS TO KEEP THEIR HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6309) (H. Rept. 115–851), H6587 [19JY]
ALMEIDA, MANUELA
Letters
Allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods, E1394 [12OC]
ALMY, JESSICA
Letters
Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act, H10427 [20DE]
ALONSO, MARIA
Remarks in House
Tribute, H422 [17JA]
ALPENA, MI
Remarks in House
Alpena Hockey Association: tribute to girls’ hockey team, E462 [13AP]
ALPENA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Alpena, MI: tribute to Alpena Hockey Association girls’ hockey team, E462 [13AP]
ALPHA, IL
Bills and resolutions
Captain Joshua E. Steele Post Office: designate (see H.R. 5737), H3885 [9MY]
Remarks in House
Captain Joshua E. Steele Post Office: designate (H.R. 5737), H8247 [13SE]
Remarks in Senate
Captain Joshua E. Steele Post Office: designate (H.R. 5737), S7064 [15NO]
Reports filed
Captain Joshua E. Steele Post Office, Alpha, IL: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5737), S6387 [28SE]
Texts of
H.R. 5737, Captain Joshua E. Steele Post Office, Alpha, IL, H8247 [13SE]
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E808 [8JN]
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
Lists
Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc., and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter Black and Gold Scholarship Ball award recipients, E882 [21JN]
Remarks in House
Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc.: tribute to Black and Gold Scholarship Ball award recipients, E882 [21JN]
ALPTEKIN, SERA
Subpoena Notices
Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, H7762 [24AU]
al-QAEDA (terrorist organization)
Bills and resolutions
Armed Forces: authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S.J. Res. 61), S2878 [23MY]
——— authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and provide a statutory basis for counterterrorism operations (see S.J. Res. 59), S2141 [16AP]
Remarks in House
Africa: anniversary of bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, E1098 [26JY]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy and the Middle East, H8250 [13SE]
AL-ROSS SCREEN PRINTING AND EMBROIDERY (business)
Remarks in House
West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce: Business of the Year award recipient, E197 [15FE]
ALS DISABILITY INSURANCE ACCESS ACT
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 379), S7650–S7652 [17DE]
——— unanimous-consent request, S7651 [17DE]
al-SADA, NASSIMA
Bills and resolutions
Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (see S. Res. 613), S5831 [22AU]
Remarks in Senate
Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (S. Res. 613), S5834 [22AU]
Texts of
S. Res. 613, call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom in Saudi Arabia, S5834 [22AU]
ALSTON, BEVERLY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1037 [19JY]
ALTERISIO, WAYNE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E886 [21JN]
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY see Power Resources; Renewable Energy
ALTERNATIVES TO OPIOIDS (ALTO) IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ACT
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2516), S2067 [11AP]
ALTERNATIVES TO OPIOIDS IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ALTO) ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 5197), H5067–H5069 [12JN], H5157 [14JN], E975 [6JY]
Texts of
H.R. 5197, provisions, H5067 [12JN]
ALTMAN, NANCY J.
Appointments
Social Security Advisory Board, H1337 [1MR]
ALTMAN, ROY K.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5107 [19JY]
ALTON, IL
Remarks in House
‘‘Small Business Revolution-Main Street’’: tribute to feature on television program, H1377 [6MR]
ALTOONA, IA
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary, S2547 [8MY]
ALTOONA, PA
Remarks in House
Dye, Melinda: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1246 [13SE]
Green, Gary: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1247 [13SE]
Kline, Michael: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1248 [13SE]
Sell, Jerre: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Patient Advocate Award recipient, E1248 [13SE]
Summers, Matthew: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1249 [13SE]
ALTSTOCK, COLLEEN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1061 [25JY]
ALVA, FL
Remarks in Senate
Niebrugge, Chasey: Lee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]
ALVARADOSMITH (business)
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1221 [7SE]
ALVIN, TX
Remarks in House
Alvin High School: tribute to color guard, E633 [11MY]
——— tribute to track and field teams, E776 [5JN]
Alvin Independent School District: tribute to ‘‘The Day’’ of Service project, E1357 [2OC]
Garcia, Lenny: Texas Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1182 [28AU]
Joe’s Barbeque (business): tribute, H6032 [10JY]
Sanchez, Bel: Comcast Corp., Hispanic Hero Award recipient, E1182 [28AU]
ALWAYS FREE HONOR FLIGHT (organization)
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2830 [22MY]
ALY, SARFRAZ
Remarks in House
Richmond, TX: OakBend Medical Center Physician of the Year award recipient, E108 [29JA]
ALYCE SPOTTED BEAR AND WALTER SOBOLEFF COMMISSION ON NATIVE CHILDREN see Commission on Native Children
ALZHEIMER’S AND BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH
Remarks in House
Observance, H5161 [14JN], H5222 [15JN], H5366 [21JN]
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month: observance, H5161 [14JN], H5222 [15JN], H5366 [21JN]
ALZINA, AMY
Remarks in House
California: 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E453 [12AP]
AMACHE STUDY ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2870) (S. Rept. 115–375), S7087 [26NO]
AMARILLO, TX
Bills and resolutions
J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse: designate (see S. 3222), S5003 [17JY] (see H.R. 5772), H3929 [10MY]
Remarks in House
J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse: designate (H.R. 5772), H6221, H6222 [16JY]
Remarks in Senate
J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse: designate (H.R. 5772), S6032 [4SE]
Reports filed
J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 5772), S5581 [1AU]
——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5772) (H. Rept. 115–819), H6262 [16JY]
Texts of
H.R. 5772, J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX, H6221 [16JY]
S. 3222, J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX, S5005 [17JY]
AMASH, JUSTIN (a Representative from Michigan)
Amendments
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), H149 [11JA]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI: designate (see H.R. 6116), H5200 [14JN]
Committee on Trade Responsibilities (Joint): establish to transfer Office of the U.S. Trade Representative functions and responsibilities to the legislative branch (see H. Con. Res. 14), H5991 [6JY]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit use of amounts from Asset Forfeiture Fund for DEA Domestic Cannabis Suppression/Eradication Program (see H.R. 4816), H477 [17JA]
Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 6043), H5022 [8JN]
FDA: strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 2871), H6175 [12JY]
Federal agencies and departments: require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H784 [5FE]
Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5281), H6112 [11JY]
——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see H.R. 6337), H6175 [12JY]
Intelligence services: require Presidents’ annual budget submissions to include the total dollar amount requested for intelligence or intelligence-related activities of the Government (see H.R. 5406), H3507 [24AP]
Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 7082), H9442 [23OC]
——— prohibit military assistance until Dept. of State determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free (see H.R. 7070), H9435 [16OC]
Sergeant Donald Burgett Post Office Building, Howell, MI: designate (see H.R. 6020), H4848 [6JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H.J. Res. 142), H9743 [29NO]
Congress: require every bill, resolution, and document produced by Congress to be created, transmitted, and published in searchable electronic formats (see H.R. 5143), H1340 [1MR]
——— require every bill to show the changes the bill makes to the full text of existing sections of law the bill repeals or amends (see H.R. 5142), H1340 [1MR]
Trump, President: disapprove request for extension of certain trade authorities procedures to any implementing bill submitted relative to certain trade agreements (see H. Res. 957), H5580 [22JN]
Constitutional authority statements
Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 142), H9744 [29NO]
Congress: require every bill, resolution, and document produced by Congress to be created, transmitted, and published in searchable electronic formats (H.R. 5143), H1341 [1MR]
——— require every bill to show the changes the bill makes to the full text of existing sections of law the bill repeals or amends (H.R. 5142), H1341 [1MR]
Remarks
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), H154, H156 [11JA]
Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, H154, H156 [11JA]
Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, H154, H156 [11JA]
Tributes
DeVos, Richard M., Sr., H8181 [13SE]
AMBER ALERT IN INDIAN COUNTRY ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (S. 772), H1233, H1234 [26FE], E236 [27FE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 772): House amendment, S1968 [22MR]
Texts of
S. 772, provisions, H1233 [26FE]
AMBER ALERT NATIONWIDE ACT
Amendments
Enact (S. 3461), S7616, S7624 [13DE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 3461), S7624 [13DE]
Texts of
S. 3461, provisions, S7624 [13DE]
AMBERCROMBIE, ND
Remarks in Senate
Richland Elementary School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, S6629 [5OC]
AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER (ASC) PAYMENT TRANSPARENCY ACT
Letters
Provisions: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7117 [24JY]
——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H7116, H7117 [24JY]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 6138), H7116–H7118 [24JY]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6138) (H. Rept. 115–831), H6462 [17JY]
Texts of
H.R. 6138, provisions, H7116 [24JY]
AMERICA: THE JESUIT REVIEW OF FAITH AND CULTURE (publication)
Articles and editorials
It Is Time for the Kavanaugh Nomination To Be Withdrawn, S6371 [28SE]
AMERICA CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO MEANINGFULLY PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, AND SCIENCE (AMERICA COMPETES) ACT
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Energy: establish policy for Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (see H.R. 5906), H4582 [22MY]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Energy: establish policy for Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (H.R. 5906), H5779–H5781 [27JN]
Texts of
H.R. 5906, ARPA-E Act, H5779 [27JN]
AMERICA INVENTS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Patent and Trademark Office: extend period to set or adjust certain fees (see S. 2601), S1947 [22MR] (see S. 3416), S6058 [6SE] (see H.R. 5887), H4283 [21MY]
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
Bills and resolutions
National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5506 [21JN]
Remarks in House
National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (H. Con. Res. 125), H5369 [21JN]
AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS
Press releases
New National Data Reveals the Economic Impact of Museums Is More Than Double Previous Estimates, H6527 [18JY]
AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Bukovac, Robert: American Ambulance Association Stars of Life Award recipient, E772 [5JN]
Remarks in Senate
Jakubiak, Chris (Jake): American Ambulance Association ‘‘Star of Life’’ recipient, S4841 [9JY]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH
Bills and resolutions
Anniversary (see H. Res. 819), H3147 [11AP]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Letters
Dept. of Transportation preemption of State regulation of motor carrier meal and rest break rules, H3675 [26AP]
Executive order relative to hiring practices for administrative law judges, H6278 [17JY]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS
Letters
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8777 [25SE]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CRITICAL-CARE NURSES
Remarks in House
Sugar Land, TX: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Surgical Intensive Care Unit Dept., recipient of American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Beacon Award for Excellence, E101 [29JA]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS
Bills and resolutions
National CRNA Week: observance (see H. Res. 702), H553 [18JA]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Remarks in House
Anniversary, H3330 [16AP], E479 [17AP]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF POISON CONTROL CENTERS
Letters
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8783 [25SE]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS see AARP (organization)
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SUICIDOLOGY
Remarks in House
National Suicide Prevention Week: observance, H8163 [12SE]
AMERICAN AVIATOR ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 3322), S5582 [1AU]
AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION
Letters
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, S2202 [17AP]
Financial Institution Living Will Improvement Act, H652 [29JA]
Remarks in Senate
Mulvaney, Mick: characterization of American Bankers Association address relative to lobbyists, S2404, S2444 [25AP]
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
Letters
Executive order relative to hiring practices for administrative law judges, H6278 [17JY]
AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION
Appointments
Conferees: H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]
Bills and resolutions
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see S. 3024), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 5786), H3934 [11MY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6143 [12SE]
Conference reports
Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H.R. 5895), H7946–H8106 [10SE]
Remarks in House
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H2024 [22MR], H4786–H4792 [6JN], H4862–H4869, H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4984, H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], H8181–H8184, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E832 [13JN], E1281 [24SE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H8245 [13SE]
Remarks in Senate
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014–S4016, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257, S4271–S4275 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4889–S4891 [11JY], S6045 [6SE], S6116, S6122, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (S. 3024), S3395 [11JN]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46)—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]
Reports filed
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]
Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5786) (H. Rept. 115–673), H3934 [11MY]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3024) (S. Rept. 115–269), S3292 [7JN]
Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–929), H8106 [10SE]
Tables
Energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4885–H4898 [7JN]
Texts of
H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4785 [6JN]
H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]
H. Res. 1059, consideration of conference report on H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H8181 [13SE]
H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4905–H4924 [7JN]
S. Con. Res. 46, correction in enrollment of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S6147 [12SE], H8245 [13SE]
AMERICAN BENEFITS COUNCIL
Letters
Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9251 [28SE]
AMERICAN CARS, AMERICAN JOBS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 3324), S5582 [1AU]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 3324), S5610 [15AU], S7125 [27NO]
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
Bills and resolutions
National Chemistry Week: designate (see S. Res. 721), S7431 [11DE] (see H. Res. 1129), H9439 [19OC]
Remarks in Senate
Law, Jack: American Nuclear Society fellow designee and American Chemical Society Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology Glenn T. Seaborg Award recipient, S5418 [26JY]
National Chemistry Week: designate (S. Res. 721), S7453 [11DE]
Texts of
S. Res. 721, National Chemistry Week, S7436 [11DE]
AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Herd, David: American Chiropractic Association Chiropractor of Year award recipient, E366 [23MR]
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
Court decisions
Ms. L. et al. v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (‘‘ICE’’) et al., preliminary injunction blocking family separation and ordering the Federal Government to implement family reunification procedures, S4462 [27JN]
Letters
Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, S1867 [21MR]
Citizens’ Right To Know Act, H3793 [8MY]
Community Safety and Security Act, H7933 [7SE]
First Step Act, H10398–H10400 [20DE]
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS (organization)
Bills and resolutions
Anniversary (see S. Res. 723), S7431 [11DE] (see H. Res. 906), H4284 [21MY]
Letters
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8778 [25SE]
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary (S. Res. 723), S7453 [11DE]
Texts of
S. Res. 723, anniversary, S7437 [11DE]
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
Remarks in House
National Stop the Bleed Day: observance, E384 [29MR], E431 [11AP]
‘‘Stop the Bleed’’ training course: tribute, H32, H65 [9JA], E384 [29MR], E431 [11AP]
Remarks in Senate
National Stop the Bleed Day: observance, S1835 [20MR], S1941 [22MR]
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS (organization)
Letters
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8778 [25SE]
AMERICAN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Colorado Mesa University: hockey team recipient of American Collegiate Hockey Association National Community Service Award, E1289 [25SE]
AMERICAN CRAFT BEER WEEK
Bills and resolutions
Goals: support (see H. Res. 884), H3885 [9MY]
AMERICAN CUSTOMER INFORMATION PROTECTION ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4785) (H. Rept. 115–663), H3781 [7MY]
AMERICAN DAIRY QUEEN CORP.
Remarks in Senate
Madison, SD: tribute to Dairy Queen, S2435 [25AP]
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Diabetes Alert Day: observance, E321 [15MR]
AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1573) (S. Rept. 115–301), S4965 [16JY]
AMERICAN EAGLE DAY
Bills and resolutions
Designate (see S. Res. 553), S4281 [20JN]
Remarks in Senate
Designate (S. Res. 553), S4293 [20JN]
Texts of
S. Res. 553, designate, S4284 [20JN]
AMERICAN ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING SOCIETY
Remarks in House
Mitsch, Bill: American Ecological Engineering Society Odum Award for Ecological Engineering Excellence recipient, E850 [15JN]
AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK
Remarks in House
Observance, H9533 [15NO]
AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
Remarks in Senate
Climate: efforts of fossil fuel industry to deny and discredit science behind climate change, S2378 [24AP]
AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Remarks in House
Kings County, CA, Farm Bureau: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Supporter of the Year award recipient, E1223 [7SE]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to rural communities, H163 [11JA], H493 [18JA]
Remarks in Senate
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
Letters
Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act, H5266 [19JN]
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
Bills and resolutions
National Assistant Principals Week: designate (see S. Res. 453), S2040 [10AP]
National Principals Month: observance (see S. Res. 674), S6816 [11OC] (see H. Res. 1116), H9419 [5OC]
Remarks in Senate
National Principals Month: observance (S. Res. 674), S7141 [27NO]
Texts of
S. Res. 453, National Assistant Principals Week, S2042 [10AP]
S. Res. 674, National Principals Month, S6821 [11OC]
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
Factsheets
Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31, H665 [29JA]
Letters
Clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, H117 [10JA]
Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, H3190 [12AP]
Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act, H1631 [15MR]
Remarks in House
Supreme Court: hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, H661–H671 [29JA], H767 [5FE], H1272, H1273 [27FE], H4586, H4682–H4688 [23MY], E124, E126, E130 [2FE]
Remarks in Senate
Supreme Court: decision in Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, S4466 [27JN]
——— hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, S1262–S1264 [28FE]
AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Letters
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, S2201 [17AP]
AMERICAN FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Amendments
Establish (S. 1322), S5863, S5866, S5867 [22AU]
Remarks in Senate
Establish (S. 1322), S5866, S5867 [22AU]
Texts of
S. 1322, establish, S5867 [22AU]
AMERICAN FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT
Amendments
Enact (S. 1322), S5863, S5866, S5867 [22AU]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1322), S5866, S5867 [22AU]
Texts of
S. 1322, provisions, S5867 [22AU]
AMERICAN GOLD STAR MOTHERS, INC.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E321 [15MR]
Gold Star Mothers of Northern California (organization): tribute, E1585 [30NO]
AMERICAN GROWN FLOWER MONTH
Bills and resolutions
Designate (see S. Res. 540), S3760 [12JN]
Remarks in House
Designate (H. Res. 413), H7672 [25JY], H7710 [26JY]
Observance, H5510 [22JN]
Texts of
S. Res. 540, designate, S3763 [12JN]
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
National Skilled Nursing Week: observance, E596 [7MY]
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Amendments
Schools: provide automatic external defibrillator (AED) training and drills for personnel in schools in possession of such devices (H. Res. 35), H10152 [12DE]
Remarks in House
Kingwood, TX: tribute to Kingwood High School cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training program, E794 [7JN]
Schools: provide automatic external defibrillator (AED) training and drills for personnel in schools in possession of such devices (H. Res. 35), H10152 [12DE]
Texts of
H. Res. 35, provide automatic external defibrillator (AED) training and drills for personnel in schools in possession of such devices, H10152 [12DE]
AMERICAN HEART MONTH
Bills and resolutions
Designate (see S. Res. 403), S875 [12FE]
Observance (see H. Res. 752), H1334 [27FE]
Remarks in House
Observance, H1105, H1106 [13FE]
Remarks in Senate
Designate (S. Res. 403), S887 [12FE]
Texts of
S. Res. 403, designate, S878 [12FE]
AMERICAN HELLENIC INSTITUTE
Letters
Turkish aggression in the eastern Mediterranean region, E307 [13MR]
AMERICAN HIKING SOCIETY
Letters
North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act, E794 [7JN]
AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE
Remarks in House
Syracuse Crunch (hockey team): anniversary, E1393 [12OC]
Utica Comets (hockey team): tribute to hosting of American Hockey League All-Star game, H456 [17JA]
AMERICAN HOMEBREWERS ASSOCIATION
Bills and resolutions
Anniversary (see S. Res. 567), S4735 [28JN]
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary (S. Res. 567), S4746, S4808 [28JN]
Texts of
S. Res. 567, anniversary, S4745 [28JN]
AMERICAN HOUSING AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 3503), S6341 [26SE]
AMERICAN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1449 [23OC]
AMERICAN HUMANIST ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Courts: decision in American Humanist Association v. Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission relative to government endorsement of religion, H1586 [14MR], H7171 [25JY]
AMERICAN INNOVATION $1 COIN ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 770), S4291, S4293 [20JN], H5786 [27JN]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 770), H181–H183 [16JA]
——— Senate amendment, H5786 [27JN]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 770), S4293 [20JN]
Texts of
H.R. 770, provisions, H181 [16JA]
AMERICAN INNOVATION ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 6756): consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9111 [27SE]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 6756), H8106 [10SE]
Enact (H.R. 6756): consideration (see H. Res. 1084), H9088 [26SE]
Lists
Organizations supporting H.R. 6756, provisions, H9116 [27SE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 6756), H8891 [26SE], H9094, H9113–H9118 [27SE]
——— consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9101–H9113 [27SE]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 6756, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1084) (H. Rept. 115–985), H9088 [26SE]
Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6756) (H. Rept. 115–957), H8742 [24SE]
Texts of
H. Res. 1084, consideration of H.R. 6756, provisions, H9101 [27SE]
H.R. 6756, provisions, H9113 [27SE]
AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN
Bills and resolutions
Taiwan: recognize close relationship with the U.S. and important role of the American Institute in Taiwan in strengthening such relationship (see S. Con. Res. 40), S3952 [14JN]
Remarks in House
Taiwan: reaffirm U.S. committment to alliance and commend opening of new office of American Institute in Taiwan, E776 [5JN], E828 [12JN], E831 [13JN], E844 [14JN]
——— recognize close relationship with the U.S. and important role of the American Institute in Taiwan in strengthening such relationship, E1354 [2OC]
Remarks in Senate
Taiwan: reaffirm U.S. committment to alliance and commend opening of new office of American Institute in Taiwan, S3399, S3401 [11JN]
Texts of
S. Con. Res. 40, recognize close relationship of Taiwan with the U.S. and important role of the American Institute in Taiwan in strengthening such relationship, S3955 [14JN]
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
Remarks in House
College of DuPage: tribute to American Institute of Architects Distinguished Project Merit Award recipients, E3 [5JA]
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Bills and resolutions
Anniversary (see H. Res. 1166), H9758 [30NO]
Remarks in House
Anniversary (H. Res. 1166), H10163 [12DE]
AMERICAN JEWISH CONGRESS
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1083 [26JY]
AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT HEROES ACT
Remarks in Senate
Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S7330–S7332 [6DE]
AMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN SPACE TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED ROCKETRY (ALSTAR) ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 5345), H5769, H5770 [27JN]
Texts of
H.R. 5345, provisions, H5769 [27JN]
AMERICAN LEGION
Amendments
Coins: mint in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), S5411, S5412, S5431, S5432 [26JY], S5461 [30JY]
Bills and resolutions
American Legion Week: designate (see S. Res. 617), S5932 [23AU]
Anniversary (see S. Res. 617), S5932 [23AU]
Quincy, IL: convey a parcel of land to American Legion Post #37 (see H.R. 5708), H3833 [8MY]
Cloture motions
Coins: mint in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), S5411 [26JY]
Letters
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, H5620 [25JN]
Motions
Coins: mint in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), S5411, S5412 [26JY]
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1059 [24JY]
Buttercase, Zac: Iowa American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, E943 [28JN]
Coins: mint in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), H7125–H7130 [24JY], E1071 [25JY]
Coleman, WI: dedication of All Veterans Memorial, E939 [28JN]
Honor Flight Ephrata (organization): tribute, H4245 [21MY]
Judith Gap, MT: tribute to American Legion Judith Auxiliary Unit 70, E839 [14JN]
Lovettsville, VA: tribute to American Legion Post 1836 on receiving their charter, E1020 [17JY]
Manzanola, CO: dedication of American Legion Post 168 in memory of Justin L. Vasquez, E419 [10AP]
Milan, IL: tribute to American Legion Milan Post 569 baseball team, E1130 [7AU]
National Poppy Day: observance, H4698, H4723 [24MY]
Sikeston, MO: tribute to American Legion Post 114 Riders, E1276 [20SE]
Tribute, H1275 [27FE]
Remarks in Senate
American Legion Week: designate (S. Res. 617), S6007 [28AU]
Anniversary (S. Res. 617), S6007 [28AU]
Bishopville, SC: tribute to American Legion Post 29 for unveiling of James D. Heriot statue, S2070 [11AP]
Coins: mint in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), House amendment, S5411 [26JY], S5443, S5445 [30JY], S5505 [31JY]
——— mint in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), unanimous-consent agreement, S5462 [30JY]
Michigan: anniversary of American Legion Dept. of Michigan, S2921 [24MY]
Montana: tribute to Korean War veterans, S5262 [24JY]
Pennsylvania American Legion: anniversary, S4841 [9JY]
Texts of
S. Res. 617, anniversary, S5935 [23AU]
AMERICAN LEGION 100th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT
Amendments
Enact (S. 1182), S5411, S5412, S5431, S5432 [26JY], S5461 [30JY]
Cloture motions
Enact (S. 1182), S5411 [26JY]
Motions
Enact (S. 1182), S5411, S5412 [26JY]
Remarks in House
Enact (S. 1182), H7125–H7130 [24JY], E1071 [25JY]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1182): House amendment, S5411 [26JY], S5443, S5445 [30JY], S5505 [31JY]
——— unanimous-consent agreement, S5462 [30JY]
AMERICAN LEGION WEEK
Bills and resolutions
Designate (see S. Res. 617), S5932 [23AU]
Remarks in Senate
Designate (S. Res. 617), S6007 [28AU]
Texts of
S. Res. 617, designate, S5935 [23AU]
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
National Library Week: observance, H3101 [11AP], H3161 [12AP]
AMERICAN MEDICAL MARIJUANA PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Tribute, E382 [29MR]
AMERICAN MINERS PENSION ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3913), H418 [17JA]
AMERICAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1207 [5SE]
AMERICAN MOTHERS INC.
Remarks in House
O’Brien, Jennifer: American Mothers Inc., New York Mother of the Year award recipient, H3495 [24AP]
AMERICAN NUCLEAR SOCIETY
Remarks in Senate
Law, Jack: American Nuclear Society fellow designee and American Chemical Society Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology Glenn T. Seaborg Award recipient, S5418 [26JY]
AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
National Nurses Week: observance, H3867 [9MY]
AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY CARBON FEE ACT
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1639), S899 [13FE]
Enact (S. 2368), S5482 [31JY], S6211 [18SE], S7419 [11DE]
AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
Remarks in Senate
Jones, Matt: American Optometric Association Young Optometrist of the Year award recipient, S3759 [12JN]
AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC FOUNDATION
Remarks in Senate
Stowers, Ray E.: American Osteopathic Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S6913 [13NO]
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
Remarks in Senate
Climate: American Petroleum Institute actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S1234–S1236 [27FE]
AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION
Letters
Patient Right To Know Drug Prices Act, S2665 [15MY]
AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY
Bills and resolutions
Education: support and encourage increased diversity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, especially physics, and recognize value of American Physical Society Bridge Program (see H. Res. 988), H6111 [11JY]
Remarks in House
Richland, WA: Laser Interferometer Gravitational Observatory named an American Physical Society historic site, H6178 [13JY]
AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Georgetown, TX: American Planning Association Great Places in America designee, E1518 [13NO]
AMERICAN PROMISE ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4253), H95 [10JA], H163, H164 [11JA], E145 [6FE]
AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION
Letters
Patient Right To Know Drug Prices Act, H8798 [25SE]
AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Black Caucus of Health Workers: anniversary, E1317 [27SE]
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION
Bills and resolutions
National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 528), S2924 [24MY]
Remarks in Senate
National Public Works Week: designate (S. Res. 528), S2942 [24MY]
Texts of
S. Res. 528, National Public Works Week, S2940 [24MY]
AMERICAN RED CROSS related term(s) International Red Cross
Letters
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8777 [25SE]
Remarks in House
Duaime, Bob: American Red Cross Give Life Hero Award recipient, H4290 [22MY]
South Florida Region: anniversary, H655 [29JA]
AMERICAN REVOLUTION related term(s) War
Bills and resolutions
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]
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 S. 3505), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 6108), H5199 [14JN]
Poems
‘‘Born on the Fourth of July,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E993 [10JY]
Remarks in House
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, H9776 [10DE]
Independence Day: observance, H5820 [28JN], E993 [10JY]
Jefferson, Thomas: anniversary of birth, H3213 [13AP]
Remarks in Senate
Rhode Island: observance of Gaspee Days, S2956 [4JN]
Reports filed
Preserving America’s Battlefields Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6108) (H. Rept. 115–1040), H9573 [20NO]
Texts of
H.R. 6108, Preserving America’s Battlefields Act, H9775 [10DE]
Tributes
Washington, George, H9146 [27SE]
AMERICAN SAMOA
Bills and resolutions
Aviation: improve air service capabilities (see S. 2348), S521 [25JA]
Citizenship: waive certain requirements for naturalization for American Samoan U.S. nationals to become U.S. citizens (see H.R. 5026), H1177 [14FE]
Dept. of Education: provide Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding parity for certain territories known as ‘‘outlying areas’’ (see H.R. 6770), H8169 [12SE]
Pacific Islands region: reaffirm U.S. commitment to, support cooperation with, increase frequency of visits between leaders of, and promote economic development in countries and territories (see H. Res. 1157), H9573 [20NO]
Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (see H.R. 6665), H7750 [10AU]
——— comprehensively address challenges of providing public services to citizens of the Freely Associated States in the U.S. (see H.R. 4761), H131 [10JA]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Education: provide Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding parity for certain territories known as ‘‘outlying areas’’ (H.R. 6770), H8110 [12SE]
Dept. of the Interior: Office of Insular Affairs funding, H6445, H6446 [17JY]
Pacific Islands region: reaffirm U.S. commitment to, support cooperation with, increase frequency of visits between leaders of, and promote economic development in countries and territories (H. Res. 1157), H10068–H10070 [11DE]
Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (H.R. 6665), H9778–H9781 [10DE], E1137 [10AU]
——— comprehensively address challenges of providing public services to citizens of the Freely Associated States in the U.S. (H.R. 4761), H91 [10JA], E22 [10JA]
Reports filed
Offshore Renewable Energy for Territories Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6665) (H. Rept. 115–1029), H9567 [16NO]
Waive Certain Requirements for Naturalization for American Samoan U.S. Nationals To Become U.S. Citizens: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5026) (H. Rept. 115–773), H5505 [21JN]
Texts of
H. Res. 1157, reaffirm U.S. commitment to, support cooperation with, increase frequency of visits between leaders of, and promote economic development in countries and territories of Pacific Islands region, H10068 [11DE]
H.R. 6665, Offshore Wind for Territories Act, H9778 [10DE]
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY
Letters
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8784 [25SE]
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR PARENTERAL AND ENTERAL NUTRITION (ASPEN)
Remarks in House
Malnutrition Awareness Week: observance, E1302 [25SE], E1325 [27SE], E1338, E1346 [28SE], E1431 [19OC]
Remarks in Senate
Malnutrition Awareness Week: observance, S6336 [26SE], S6382 [28SE]
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ADDICTION MEDICINE
Statements
Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9252 [28SE]
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS, AUTHORS AND PUBLISHERS (ASCAP)
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Justice: congressional oversight of decisions to review, modify, or terminate American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) or Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) consent decree, S6335 [26SE]
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS
Remarks in House
Anthracite chapter: tribute, E186 [14FE]
AMERICAN SPACE COMMERCE FREE ENTERPRISE ACT
Letters
Provisions: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3485 [24AP]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3485 [24AP]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 2809), H3476–H3489 [24AP], E538 [25AP]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 2809) (H. Rept. 115–649), H3505 [24AP]
Texts of
H.R. 2809, provisions, H3476–H3484 [24AP]
AMERICAN SPACE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS AND FRAMEWORK FOR ENTITY (AMERICAN SPACE SAFE) MANAGEMENT ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 6226) (H. Rept. 115–1106), H10592 [22DE], H10599 [27DE]
AMERICAN THEATRE WING (organization)
Remarks in House
Herzfeld, Melody: Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University Excellence in Theater Education Award recipient, E798 [7JN]
AMERICANS FOR FINANCIAL REFORM (organization)
Letters
Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act, H1632 [15MR]
Financial services regulations reform, H1160 [14FE]
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY (organization)
Remarks in Senate
Koch, Charles: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2354–S2358 [23AP]
Koch, David H.: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2354–S2358 [23AP]
Political campaigns: impact and influence of money and corporations in elections, S2443, S2444 [25AP]
AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM (organization)
Letters
Prohibit FAA enforcement of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3665 [26AP]
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT related term(s) Disabled
Amendments
Government regulations: 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, H1194, H1195, H1196, H1197 [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), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1144 [14FE]
Bills and resolutions
Aviation: require air carrier passengers with service animals to adhere to a standard of service animal behavior training, amend definition of service animal, and penalize misrepresentations about a service animal (see S. 2738), S2391 [24AP]
Crime: support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see S. Res. 487), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 854), H3706 [26AP]
Disabled: protect rights of passengers with disabilities in air transportation (see H.R. 5004), H1126 [13FE]
Disasters: ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters (see S. 3679), S7241 [29NO]
Employment: require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (see H.R. 4972), H974 [7FE]
Government regulations: 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), consideration (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]
Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see S. Con. Res. 59), S7385 [10DE] (see H. Con. Res. 131), H7724 [26JY]
Taxation: expand credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals (see S. 3459), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 5536), H3396 [17AP]
Court documents
Enrique Madrinan, Plaintiff, v. Harbour Shopping Center, Inc. and Luza Corp. d/b/a Donut Gallery Diner, Defendants, H1189 [15FE]
Remarks in House
Anniversary, H7709, H7710, H7711 [26JY]
Dept. of Justice: ensure Americans With Disabilities Act compliance materials are available for business owners whose primary language is not English, H1193 [15FE]
Employment: require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (H.R. 4972), E153 [7FE]
Government regulations: 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, H1198 [15FE]
——— eliminate written notice and waiting period requirements for discrimination claims made due to barriers to access to public accommodations, H1194, H1195 [15FE]
——— prohibit requirement that notice of violation include specific section of legislation alleged to have been violated, H1197 [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), H1147 [14FE], H1183–H1200, H1202 [15FE], E220 [26FE], E225 [27FE], E266 [6MR]
——— 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), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1136–H1146 [14FE]
——— reduce time businesses have to fix violations after notification, H1196 [15FE]
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary, S5397 [26JY]
Reports filed
ADA Education and Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 620) (H. Rept. 115–539), H731 [30JA]
Consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]
Texts of
H. Res. 736, consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act, H1136 [14FE]
H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H1192 [15FE]
S. Con. Res. 59, recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens, S7387 [10DE]
S. Res. 487, support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities, S2490 [26AP]
Tributes
Bush, George, S8012 [21DE]
AMERICA’S BLOOD CENTERS (organization)
Letters
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8777 [25SE]
AMERICA’S COLLEGE PROMISE ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2483), S1316 [1MR]
AMERICA’S FINEST FILTERS, INC.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2434 [25AP]
AMERICA’S NATURAL TREASURES OF IMMEASURABLE QUALITY UNITE, INSPIRE, AND TOGETHER IMPROVE THE ECONOMIES OF STATES (ANTIQUITIES) ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA]
AMERICA’S WATER INFRASTRUCTURE ACT
Amendments
Enact (S. 3021), S6698, S6701 [5OC]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2800), S2552 [8MY]
Cloture motions
Enact (S. 3021), S6697 [5OC], S6714 [9OC]
Explanations
Provisions (S. 3021), S6746 [10OC], H8222–H8224 [13SE]
Lists
Congressional staff who worked on S. 3021, provisions, S6746 [10OC]
Motions
Enact (S. 3021), S6697, S6698 [5OC]
Remarks in House
Corps of Engineers: construction of Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, MI, H8227 [13SE]
——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, H8175, H8185–H8229 [13SE]
——— prohibit building any new, unproven structures for endangered species along the Missouri River, H8226 [13SE]
Dams: promote hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams, H8228 [13SE]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize a pilot project for an innovative water project financing program, H8226 [13SE]
Enact (S. 3021), H8175, H8185–H8229 [13SE]
EPA: improve public water systems and enhance compliance with safe drinking water requirements, H8175, H8224, H8226 [13SE]
——— increase assistance for States, water systems, and disadvantaged communities for good financial and environmental management of water systems and strengthen enforcement of safe drinking water requirements, H8225 [13SE]
——— reauthorize Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, H8175, H8228 [13SE]
FERC: provide that any inaction that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review, H8227 [13SE]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H8224 [13SE]
Hydroelectric power: modify definition of renewable energy to include hydropower, allow FERC extension of preliminary permits, and establish a schedule following the filing of a licensing application, H8228 [13SE]
Whitman County, WA: provide for a land exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, H8228 [13SE]
Remarks in Senate
Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S6785 [11OC]
Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6751 [10OC]
Enact (S. 2800), S2801 [22MY], S2862, S2863 [23MY], S3747 [12JN]
Enact (S. 3021): House amendments, S6200, S6212 [18SE], S6697 [5OC], S6703, S6704, S6708–S6712, S6714–S6717 [9OC], S6735–S6737, S6742–S6749, S6751, S6754, S6755 [10OC], S6807 [11OC]
EPA: provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities, S6709 [9OC], S6743 [10OC]
FERC: provide that any inaction that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review, S6749 [10OC]
Water: require EPA and Bureau of Reclamation agreement on administration of loan program for storage, recycling, and other water supply projects, S6744 [10OC]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800), S2834 [22MY]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800) (S. Rept. 115–294), S4874 [10JY]
Texts of
S. 3021, provisions, H8185–H8221 [13SE]
AMERICORPS see Corporation for National and Community Service
AMERIGO VESPUCCI SOCIETY
Remarks in House
Pallone, John: Amerigo Vespucci Society Man of the Year award recipient, E257 [5MR]
AMERIGROUP CORP.
Remarks in House
Georgia (State): tribute to contributions to Georgia Mountain Food Bank, E988 [10JY]
AMES, BUTCH
Remarks in House
Tribute, H1132 [14FE]
AMHERST, MA
Letters
Gun control: Amherst, MA, Amherst Regional Middle School students, H1282 [27FE]
AMHERST, NY
Remarks in House
Red Blazer Men’s Chorus: anniversary, E412 [10AP]
AMIDON, MATTHEW
Appointments
Creating Options for Veterans’ Expedited Recovery (COVER) Commission, S2015 [9AP]
AMIRTHALINGHAM, MEEHA
Remarks in House
Discovery Education and 3M Co.: America’s Top Young Scientist finalist, E1181 [28AU]
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL (organization)
Letters
Support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia, H3074 [10AP]
AMODEI, MARK E. (a Representative from Nevada)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4657 [23MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Dept. of Agriculture: extend and modernize sugar program, extend and subsequently repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and extend and subsequently replace flexible marketing allotments for sugar (see H.R. 4265), H1729 [20MR]
——— provide incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participating households to purchase certain nutritious fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 4855), H581 [19JA]
Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see H.R. 6031), H7689 [25JY]
Dept. of Defense: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 936), H132 [10JA]
Dept. of Energy: make transparent direct and indirect costs incurred by power marketing administrations for compliance with environmental laws impacting fish and wildlife conservation (see H.R. 5556), H3441 [18AP]
Dept. of HHS: award grants to States to establish comprehensive resources for prescribers to consult when helping patients manage pain and identifying signs of substance use disorders (see H.R. 1375), H1699 [19MR]
——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1676), H3059 [5AP]
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]
Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7685 [25JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Ski Area Fee Retention Account (see H.R. 5171), H3343 [16AP]
Dept. of Transportation: adjust and provide flexibility in hours of service requirements relative to transportation of agricultural commodities, short-haul operations, and sleeper berths and reduce paperwork (see H.R. 6178), H6042 [10JY]
——— carry out a pilot program to improve transportation planning (see H.R. 4241), H4739 [1JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H4139 [16MY]
——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H5987 [3JY]
Depts. of Justice and Education: develop and implement best practices for occupation-specific education for school resource officers (see H.R. 5523), H3342 [16AP]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9758 [30NO]
Drugs: improve medical research on marijuana (see H.R. 3391), H737 [2FE]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H7157 [24JY]
FDA: strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 2871), H4285 [21MY]
Federal agencies and departments: provide for certain limitations on judicial review of agency actions (see H.R. 5468), H3146 [11AP]
Federal employees: permit disabled law enforcement, intelligence, and other safety and security officers and employees to receive the same retirement benefits as if they had not been disabled (see H.R. 3303), H3979 [15MY]
FEMA: provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster (see H.R. 3238), H5094 [12JN]
Firearms: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see H.R. 788), H404 [16JA]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]
Health: ensure coverage for pre-existing conditions and guarantee coverage in individual and group markets contingent on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act repeal (see H.R. 1121), H8727 [13SE]
——— 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), H1729 [20MR]
——— 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), H4739 [1JN]
Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H3052 [29MR]
Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H7157 [24JY]
——— 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]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR]
Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 4575), H1336 [27FE]
——— require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1409), H3210 [12AP]
Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3835 [8MY]
Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3783 [7MY]
Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1119), H9419 [5OC]
Medicare: align physician supervision requirements for radiology services provided by advanced level radiographers with State requirements (see H.R. 1904), H1699 [19MR]
——— coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 1953), H1267 [26FE]
——— permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes (see H.R. 1617), H1543 [13MR]
National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 6287), H6559 [18JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: 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]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3798), H1342 [1MR]
——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H1373 [5MR]
——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 3956), H3064 [9AP]
Postal Service: designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular communities (see H.R. 6113), H5199 [14JN]
Roads and highways: require a life-cycle cost analysis for certain projects (see H.R. 5578), H4739 [1JN]
Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H8727 [13SE]
Sergeant Kenneth Eric Bostic Post Office, Hawthorne, NV: designate (see H.R. 5205), H1476 [7MR]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9758 [30NO]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9758 [30NO]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H5022 [8JN]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9758 [30NO]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9408 [28SE]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9408 [28SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
BLM: convey certain lands to Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO), facilitate resolution of environmental remediation and reclamation, resolve potential U.S. liability, and promote economic development in Lyon County, NV (see H.R. 5347), H1727 [20MR]
Carson City, NV: mint coins in commemoration of Carson City Mint anniversary (see H.R. 6221), H5748 [26JN]
Dept. of the Interior: modify process for examining mining claims, facilitate certain tree projects, modify certain wilderness areas, and implement White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act in Nevada (see H.R. 6299), H5980 [29JN]
Douglas County, NV: promote conservation, improve public land, and provide for sensible development (see H.R. 6676), H7772 [24AU]
Constitutional authority statements
BLM: convey certain lands to Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO), facilitate resolution of environmental remediation and reclamation, resolve potential U.S. liability, and promote economic development in Lyon County, NV (H.R. 5347), H1728 [20MR]
Carson City, NV: mint coins in commemoration of Carson City Mint anniversary (H.R. 6221), H5749 [26JN]
Dept. of the Interior: modify process for examining mining claims, facilitate certain tree projects, modify certain wilderness areas, and implement White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act in Nevada (H.R. 6299), H5980 [29JN]
Douglas County, NV: promote conservation, improve public land, and provide for sensible development (H.R. 6676), H7772 [24AU]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H4697 [24MY]
Remarks
BLM: promote conservation, improve public land management, and provide for sensible development in Pershing County, NV (H.R. 1107), H391 [16JA]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4659, H4660 [23MY]
Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials, H4659, H4660 [23MY]
Reno, NV: anniversary, H3400 [18AP]
Tributes
Cashell, Bob, H3584 [26AP]
AMORE, B.
Articles and editorials
For the Love of Carving—Jerry Williams and Chris Miller Earn Governor’s Honors, S7104 [27NO]
AMOS, LAURA AND MILTON
Remarks in House
Tribute, E129 [2FE]
AMTRAK
Appointments
Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Transportation: protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harassment (see H.R. 5857), H4208 [17MY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3023), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6073), H5092 [12JN]
Remarks in House
Claremont, NH: tribute to Ad Hoc Amtrak Platform Committee, E117 [30JA]
Crozet, VA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, H766 [5FE]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]
Gateway Program: funding to expand and renovate the northeast corridor rail line between Newark, NJ, and New York, NY, H1466 [7MR]
Pine Ridge, SC: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, H766 [5FE]
Remarks in Senate
Crozet, VA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, S600 [5FE]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5336, S5338, S5339 [25JY], S5394 [26JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE], S7382 [10DE]
——— making appropriations (S. 3023), S3395 [11JN], S6203 [18SE]
Railroads: long-distance passenger rail routes funding, S5338, S5339 [25JY]
——— require Inspector General to update audit report concerning on-time performance, S5241 [24JY]
Reports filed
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6072) (H. Rept. 115–750), H5092 [12JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3023) (S. Rept. 115–268), S3292 [7JN]
Nomination of Joseph R. Gruters to the Amtrak Board of Directors: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2834 [22MY]
Nomination of Leon A. Westmoreland to the Amtrak Board of Directors: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S298 [18JA]
Nomination of Rick A. Dearborn to the Amtrak Board of Directors: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S6058 [6SE]
AMUNDSON, SARA
Letters
Rescuing Animals With Rewards (RAWR) Act, H8156 [12SE]
AMY, VICKY, AND ANDY CHILD PORNOGRAPHY VICTIM ASSISTANCE ACT see Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act
ANAGNOS, ARIS
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1462 [26OC]
ANAHEIM, CA
Remarks in House
Anaheim Union High School District: tribute to efforts to install digital mapping system, establish Cybersecurity Pathway, and create Offensive Security Society, E832 [13JN]
Western High School: tribute to football team, H9658 [27NO]
ANALYTIC-ROOM.COM (Internet site)
Articles and editorials
Children on the Border, E944 [28JN]
ANALYZING AND LEVERAGING EXISTING RX TRANSACTIONS (ALERT) ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 6688), H7776 [28AU]
ANAPOL, AVERY
Articles and editorials
Dem Lawmaker Looking Into Whether Ryan Violated House Rules by Forcing Out Chaplain, H3730 [27AP]
ANCHORAGE, AK
Remarks in Senate
Alaska: anniversary of Alaska Community Health Aide Program, S7986 [20DE]
Alaska Pacific University: tribute to Nordic Ski Program, S516 [25JA]
Anchorage International Airport: tribute to air traffic controllers, S7923 [19DE]
Lucky Wishbone (restaurant): tribute, S682 [7FE]
Olympic Games: tribute to Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Program participants, S517 [25JA]
ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ARTILLERY CO. OF MASSACHUSETTS (organization)
Remarks in Senate
Veterans: tribute to Fall Field Day Tour of Duty, S6383 [28SE]
ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS (organization)
Remarks in House
Crowley, Representative: Bronx County, NY, Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) honoree, E1740 [31DE]
O’Hanlon, Ray: Bronx County, NY, Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) honoree, E1741 [31DE]
Sears, Jeff: Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) Monsignor Farrell chapter Man of the Year award recipient, E217 [26FE]
Shaughnessy, Kevin: Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) Paul ‘‘Hook’’ O’Malley chapter Man of the Year award recipient, E216 [26FE]
ANDALE, KS
Remarks in House
St. Joseph Catholic Church: express condolences to victims of fire, H5668 [26JN]
ANDERS, THOMAS
Remarks in House
Lancaster, OH: tribute to Lancaster High School students participating in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (organization) competition, E584 [3MY]
ANDERSON, ANDY
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2480 [26AP]
ANDERSON, ANGEL
Remarks in House
SpiceSuite (business): District of Columbia Small Business of the Year award recipient, E790 [7JN]
ANDERSON, ANNE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E388 [2AP]
ANDERSON, BARB
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1524 [14NO]
ANDERSON, CATHEY
Remarks in House
Energy Northwest (company): CEO Lifesaving Award recipient, H8890 [26SE]
ANDERSON, COLLIN
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S2731 [16MY]
ANDERSON, DARIUS
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1686 [19DE]
ANDERSON, DAVID L.
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Justice: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S8053 [2JA]
ANDERSON, DEVIN AND SHELBY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1631 [10DE]
ANDERSON, DICK
Remarks in House
Maine: anniversary of Merrymeeting Bay Bald Eagle spotting trip, E1293 [25SE]
ANDERSON, DOUG
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1566 [28NO]
ANDERSON, EMMA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1084 [26JY]
ANDERSON, HEATHER
Remarks in Senate
Manatee County, FL: Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2831 [22MY]
ANDERSON, HENRY, SR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E74 [19JA]
ANDERSON, HUGH
Letters
Nuclear Waste Policy Act amendments, H3895 [10MY]
ANDERSON, JAMES H.
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Defense: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities, S6007 [28AU]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2876 [23MY]
ANDERSON, JERRY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E850 [15JN]
ANDERSON, JOHN
Remarks in House
Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce: Image Award recipient, E480 [17AP]
ANDERSON, JOHN C.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S840 [8FE]
ANDERSON, KEEGAN
Remarks in House
Morrison, IL: tribute to Morrison High School boys’ track relay team, E847 [14JN]
ANDERSON, MARLEE
Remarks in House
Colorado: tribute to National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representatives, E984 [10JY]
ANDERSON, MICHAEL P.
Remarks in House
NASA: tribute to crewmembers lost in disasters, E103 [29JA]
ANDERSON, PHYLLIS J.
Proclamations
Tribal Proclamation in Recognition and Appreciation of the Honorable Thad Cochran, S1893 [22MR]
ANDERSON, STUART
Articles and editorials
House GOP Bill Cuts Legal Immigration by 1.4 Million Over 20 Years, H5486 [21JN]
ANDERSON, TESSA
Remarks in House
Pennsylvania: tribute to National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representatives, H4744 [5JN]
ANDOVER, MN
Remarks in House
Barta, Brett: Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association Assistant Head Coach of the Year award recipient, H3157 [12AP]
ANDREAE, TAYLOR
Remarks in House
Tribute, H9473 [13NO]
ANDRÉS, JOSÉ
Bills and resolutions
Disasters: recognize contributions of chefs to natural disaster relief efforts (see H. Res. 1080), H8884 [25SE]
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1187 [4SE]
ANDRETTI, MARIO
Remarks in House
Tribute, E474 [16AP]
ANDREWS, ALICE
Remarks in House
Tribute, H9698 [29NO]
ANDREWS, BOB
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1259 [13SE]
ANDREWS, BRIAN
Remarks in Senate
Florida Council of Instructional Technology Leaders: Innovative Florida Principal of the Year Award recipient, S2616 [10MY]
ANDREWS, MASON W.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6630 [5OC]
ANDRINGA, CASEY
Remarks in House
Olympic Games: tribute to Colorado participants, H1135 [14FE]
ANDRIST, JOHN
Remarks in House
Tribute, H608 [21JA]
ANDRUS, CECIL D.
Reports filed
Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Redesignation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4134) (H. Rept. 115–581), H1265 [26FE]
ANDYMARK, INC.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2482 [26AP]
ANFINSON, SUSAN
Subpoena Notices
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, H1215 [16FE]
ANFINSON FARM STORE, INC.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2433 [25AP]
ANGELIDES, PHIL
Letters
Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1654 [13MR]
ANGUS, BARBARA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1746 [3JA]
ANIMAL WELFARE ACT
Bills and resolutions
Animals: limit experimentation on cats (see S. 3780), S7925 [19DE]
——— prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S2924 [24MY]
——— protect common household pets from harmful confinement (see H.R. 4941), H901 [6FE]
Crime: expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see S. 2633), S2012 [9AP]
Remarks in House
Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories, H4149 [17MY], H4221–H4223 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H10112, H10146 [12DE]
ANIMALS related term(s) National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife
Amendments
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN], H4058, H4123, H4124, H4125, H4126, H4127, H4128 [16MY], H4164, H4165, H4166, H4167, H4168, H4170, H4172, H4173, H4174, H4177, H4181, H4184, H4185, H4186, H4188, H4189, H4191, H4192, H4194, H4195, H4201, H4203, H4204 [17MY], H4213, H4215, H4216, H4217, H4219, H4220, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225 [18MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4161 [17MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]
Dept. of the Interior: develop a categorical exclusion for covered vegetative management activities to establish or improve the habitat of the greater sage grouse and mule deer (S. 1417), S6062, S6102 [6SE]
Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), H5703, H5704 [26JN]
——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]
——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), S7361, S7368, S7369 [6DE]
Appointments
Conferees: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]
——— H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, S5547 [1AU]
Articles and editorials
Act Is Broken, S6628 [5OC]
America Before Earth Day—Smog and Disasters Spurred the Laws Trump Wants To Undo, S2430 [25AP]
My Partner Dustin, H1533 [13MR]
Southwest and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Fly Plane to Puerto Rico To Save 62 Pets and Donate 14,400 Lbs of Supplies, E266 [6MR]
Bills and resolutions
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 S. 3196), S4916 [11JY] (see H.R. 4819), H551 [18JA]
Aviation: require air carrier passengers with service animals to adhere to a standard of service animal behavior training, amend definition of service animal, and penalize misrepresentations about a service animal (see S. 2738), S2391 [24AP]
BatWeek: designate (see H. Res. 1136), H9449 [26OC]
Business and industry: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 6720), H7919 [6SE]
Crime: expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see S. 2633), S2012 [9AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H3935 [11MY]
——— establish Animal Disease and Disaster Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Program and National Livestock Vaccine Bank (see S. 3681), S7241 [29NO]
——— improve land stewardship and soil conservation (see S. 2874), S2773 [17MY] (see H.R. 5188), H1441 [6MR]
——— make disaster assistance available under Livestock Indemnity Program and Livestock Forage Program to Native Americans who own horses for noncommercial use (see S. 2316), S253 [17JA]
——— provide for establishment of a trust for the benefit of all unpaid cash sellers of livestock (see S. 3140), S4410 [26JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN] (see H.R. 2), H3208 [12AP] (see H.R. 6091), H5152 [13JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY] (see H. Res. 900), H4137 [16MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]
Dept. of Defense: carry out a program on service dog training for Armed Forces members with post-traumatic stress disorder or other post-deployment mental health conditions (see H.R. 5918), H4583 [22MY]
——— provide for the award of medals or other commendations to handlers of military working dogs and military working dogs (see S. 2954), S2923 [24MY]
——— recognize service of working dogs and soldier handlers in the Army tactical explosive detection dog program and prioritize adoption of such dogs to former tactical explosive detection dog handlers (see S. Con. Res. 58), S7357 [6DE] (see H. Con. Res. 145), H9820 [10DE]
Dept. of Energy: make transparent direct and indirect costs incurred by power marketing administrations for compliance with environmental laws impacting fish and wildlife conservation (see H.R. 5556), H3441 [18AP]
Dept. of HHS: ensure that healthy research dogs and cats are adopted into suitable homes (see H.R. 7268), H10169 [12DE]
Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (see H.R. 6197), H5580 [22JN]
Dept. of the Interior: declare wildlife disease emergencies and coordinate rapid response to these emergencies (see H.R. 7005), H9406 [28SE]
——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see S. 3223), S5003 [17JY]
Dept. of Transportation: establish a working group to study regulatory and legislative improvements to hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 3051), S3760 [12JN]
——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]
——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 2938), S2877 [23MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide service dogs to veterans with mental illnesses who do not have mobility impairments (see H.R. 6908), H9089 [26SE]
Endangered species: call for China to maintain ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts, reduce demand for, and availability of, illicit wildlife parts, combat poaching and trafficking, and protect rhinoceros and tigers (see H. Res. 1177), H10103 [11DE]
——— prohibit taking any endangered or threatened species of fish or wildlife for a trophy in the U.S. and importation of endangered and threatened species trophies into the U.S. (see H.R. 5690), H3781 [7MY]
EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE] (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]
——— prohibit sewage dumping into the Great Lakes (see S. 3630), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6967), H9404 [28SE]
——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1177 [14FE]
FAA: promulgate regulations to prohibit storage of live animals in overhead compartments of airplanes (see S. 2556), S1765 [15MR] (see H.R. 5315), H1651 [15MR]
FDA: expand conditional approval pathway for more animal drugs (see H.R. 5599), H3505 [24AP]
——— reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (see S. 2434), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5554), H3441 [18AP]
——— require review of durations of use of approved indications of medically-important antibiotics labeled for use in animals (see S. 3099), S4281 [20JN]
FEMA: amend certain policies relative to entities that receive Federal funds to assist animals impacted by disasters (see H.R. 6131), H5224 [15JN]
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]
Fish and fishing: improve conservation of sharks (see S. 2764), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5248), H1542 [13MR]
——— phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (see S. 2773), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5638), H3706 [26AP]
——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (see S. 3119), S4344 [21JN] (see S. 3315), S5518 [31JY]
——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]
Forest Service: provide for eligibility of national grasslands for grazing leases and permits (see S. 3325), S5582 [1AU]
FTC: issue rules to promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications (see S. 2651), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5472), H3146 [11AP]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S2923 [24MY]
Morality and ethics: protect common household pets from harmful confinement (see H.R. 4941), H901 [6FE]
National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 776), H1543 [13MR]
National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 698), S7051 [15NO]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 589), S5267 [24JY]
One Health Program: establish an interagency program to collaborate on the concept that human, animal, and ecosystem health intertwine to make ‘‘one health’’ (see S. 2615), S1947 [22MR]
Public lands: reauthorize grazing advisory boards (see H.R. 7074), H9438 [19OC]
Research: limit experimentation on cats (see S. 3780), S7925 [19DE]
——— require review and approval for future research on nonhuman primates (see S. 3773), S7790 [18DE]
Territories: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S2924 [24MY]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see S. 3210), S4951 [12JY] (see H.R. 6362), H6173 [12JY]
——— establish National Wildlife Corridors Program and other initiatives to protect and restore native fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitats (see S. 3715), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7232), H9819 [10DE]
——— provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (see H.R. 5875), H4242 [18MY]
——— reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds and establish prize competitions on wildlife and endangered species protection and invasive species management (see H.R. 5885), H4242 [18MY]
——— reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of the decision (see H.R. 6877), H8884 [25SE]
——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6784), H8170 [12SE]
——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), consideration (see H. Res. 1142), H9510 [13NO]
——— remove the red wolf from list of endangered and threatened wildlife for North Carolina (see H.R. 6119), H5200 [14JN]
——— require delisting of Mexican gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act (see S. 2277), S46 [4JA]
Washington County, UT: amend certain conservation plans to provide for a transportation route (see S. 3297), S5455 [30JY] (see H.R. 5597), H3505 [24AP]
Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (see S. 3644), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6272), H5974 [28JN]
——— prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see S. 2990), S2991 [5JN]
——— support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see S. 3605), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 5697), H3833 [8MY]
World Bonobo Day: designate (see H. Res. 738), H1178 [14FE]
World Wildlife Day: designate (see S. Res. 420), S1316 [1MR]
Cloture motions
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]
Conference reports
Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]
Essays
State of the Union: Bailey Blow, S605 [5FE]
Letters
Agriculture and Nutrition Act: James F. Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, H3771 [7MY]
——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4047, H4048 [16MY]
——— Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4047 [16MY]
——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4047 [16MY]
——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4048 [16MY]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4047 [16MY]
——— several food bank executives, H4180 [17MY]
——— Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania, H3771 [7MY]
——— Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners, H3771 [7MY]
Agriculture Improvement Act: several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]
Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act: Noah Oppenheim, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations, H5700 [26JN]
——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council and Jaime A. Pinkham, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, H5701 [26JN]
——— several fish and wildlife agencies, H5702 [26JN]
——— Terry Turner, Ed Northern, and Brad Throssel, Trout Unlimited (organization), H5699 [26JN]
FDA user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs reauthorization: Scott Gottlieb and Steve Solomon, FDA, S5472 [31JY]
Remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act: James Unsworth, Washington (State) Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, H9515 [14NO]
——— Joe Stohr, Washington (State) Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, H9516 [14NO]
Rescuing Animals With Rewards (RAWR) Act: Kitty Block, Humane Society of the U.S., Sara Amundson, Human Society Legislative Fund (organization), and Teresa M. Telecky, Humane Society International, H8156 [12SE]
——— Wildlife Conservation Society, H8156 [12SE]
Lists
Organizations supporting H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5700 [26JN]
Organizations supporting S. 2773, Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act, S2487 [26AP]
Memorandums
EPA Exemption of Pesticides and Air Emissions From Animal Waste at Farms From Certain Reporting Requirements Under CERCLA: Congressional Research Service, S1925 [22MR]
Motions
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H4230, H4233 [18MY], H6493 [18JY]
Remarks in House
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 (H.R. 4819), H6312–H6315 [17JY], E1030 [18JY]
Auburn University: tribute to women’s equestrian team, E773 [5JN]
BB&P Feed & Grain, Inc.: anniversary, E1421 [16OC]
BLM: prohibit funding to issue grazing leases and permits to those not in compliance with certain regulations, H6510, H6511 [18JY]
Business and industry: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption, E1075 [26JY]
——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (H.R. 1406), H4287 [22MY]
——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (H.R. 6720), H8117, H8118 [12SE]
Conservation Beyond Borders (organization): tribute, E334 [19MR]
Corps of Engineers: prohibit building any new, unproven structures for endangered species along the Missouri River, H8226 [13SE]
Crime: outlaw the practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (H.R. 1494), H4287 [22MY]
——— protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (H.R. 909), H4287 [22MY]
Daulton, H. Clay, III: Madera County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year Award recipient, E1480 [30OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: add chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, mule, and moose to high-priority research and extension initiatives, H4128, H4129 [16MY]
——— consider conservation measures already in place to mitigate species or habitat loss when determining if Federal action will jeopardize either species or habitat, H4223, H4224 [18MY]
——— establish Cattle and Carcass Grading Correlation and Training Centers to improve standardization of beef grading, H4173 [17MY]
——— National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program funding, H6493, H6494 [18JY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3319 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399 [18AP], H3455 [24AP], H3577, H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3840, H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3913, H3914 [10MY], H3938 [15MY], H3982, H3983, H3985, H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H4046–H4129, H4132–H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4164–H4205 [17MY], H4211, H4213–H4233, H4236–H4240 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E675, E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E901 [22JN], E1075 [26JY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4150–H4163 [17MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), corrections in engrossment, H5450 [21JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H4230, H4231 [18MY]
——— reform farm subsidy and conservation programs, encourage new farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition, support research, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems (H.R. 4425), H3984 [16MY]
——— reform Margin Protection Program for Dairy Producers, H1131 [14FE]
Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (H.R. 6197), H8155–H8157 [12SE]
Dept. of the Interior: allow issuance of depredation permits to livestock farmers authorizing taking of black vultures during calving season, H4224, H4225 [18MY]
——— report to Congress on potential impact of lethal taking of sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species, H5704 [26JN]
Dept. of Transportation: clarify commercial driver’s license regulations for rodeo participants, H1275 [27FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Adaptive Sports Equine-Assisted Therapy Program funding, H4977 [7JN]
——— carry out pilot program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (H.R. 2327), H4287 [22MY]
Douglas County, CO: anniversary of Douglas County Fair and Rodeo, E573 [1MY]
Downey, Mycale: Creston, IA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E202 [16FE]
Endangered Species Act: reform, H6467 [18JY]
EPA: clarify and codify regulations relative to the application of solid waste disposal laws to agricultural byproducts and nutrient management, H6382 [17JY]
——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (H.R. 5015), E186 [14FE]
Explosives: establish a working group to determine ways to develop a domestic canine breeding network to produce high quality explosives detection canines (H.R. 4577), H32–H34 [9JA], E41 [12JA]
FDA: preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of animal diseases in order to minimize development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (H.R. 1587), H3825 [8MY]
——— reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (H.R. 5554), H6237–H6242 [16JY]
Federal agencies and departments: reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, H1496 [8MR]
Fish and fishing: clarify that lethal take authority relative to reducing predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species applies to only sea lions, rather than all pinnipeds, H5704 [26JN]
——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), H4591 [23MY], H5696–H5705 [26JN], E934 [27JN]
——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]
——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), corrections in engrossment, H5706 [26JN]
——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), H10085 [11DE]
Florida: tribute to South Florida Water Management District Python Elimination Program, H64 [9JA]
Greeley, CO: anniversary of Weld County Fair, E890 [21JN]
Houston, TX: tribute to Houston Police Dept. K-9 Officer, Rony, E223 [26FE]
Indiana: tribute to 6th Congressional District Agriculture Committee, E1567 [28NO]
K94Heroes (organization): tribute, H24 [9JA]
Lebec, CA: anniversary of Tejon Ranch, E1524 [14NO]
Loonan, Judy: Corning, IA, Adams Community Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year Award recipient, E474 [16AP]
Miller, Katie: Illinois Beef Association Outstanding Junior of the Year award recipient, E953 [29JN]
Morality and ethics: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (H. Res. 401), H8153–H8155 [12SE]
Naples, FL: Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens TripAdvisor (Internet site) Hall of Fame inductee, E886 [21JN]
National K9 Veterans Day: observance, H1531–H1536 [13MR]
National Park Service: proposed rule allowing sport hunting of certain wildlife in national preserves in Alaska, H4287 [22MY]
Pasadena, TX: tribute to Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo Veteran’s Committee, E1324 [27SE]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Farm Show, H23 [9JA], H164 [11JA]
Republican Party: wildlife management policies, H5701 [26JN]
Schultz, Ray: Iowa State University Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association Outstanding Service Award recipient, E1439 [23OC]
Scott County, MS: tribute to Grabuone Outfitters, E188 [14FE]
Shamrock Reins (organization): tribute, H5290 [20JN]
Taxation: extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H9703–H9710 [29NO], H10341–H10343, H10445–H10477 [20DE], E1723 [21DE]
Territories: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories, H4149 [17MY], H4221–H4223 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H10112, H10146 [12DE]
Terrorism: link between terrorist groups and wildlife trafficking, E1481 [30OC]
Tippy Dam: anniversary, E962 [3JY]
Traverse City, MI: tribute to Cherry Capital Airport K-9, Piper, E53 [17JA]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: modernize funding of wildlife conservation (H.R. 2591), H8133, H8134 [12SE]
——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce the threatened species or endangered species listing of any plant or wildlife that has not undergone a periodic review, H6508, H6509 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to treat New Mexico meadow jumping mouse as an endangered species, H6517, H6518 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to treat Preble’s meadow jumping mouse as a threatened species, H6507, H6508 [18JY]
——— provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (H.R. 5875), H6625–H6627 [23JY]
——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), H9543–H9550 [16NO]
——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), consideration (H. Res. 1142), H9514–H9522 [14NO]
UDAP Industries, Inc.: tribute to petition to waive EPA regulations on bear spray, H493 [18JA]
Western, Chuck: Union County, IA, Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame inductee, E565 [27AP]
Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (H.R. 5697), H3786 [8MY]
Remarks in Senate
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 (H.R. 4819), S7950 [19DE]
Alaska: tribute to Iditarod dogsled race, S1749 [15MR]
Bruneau, ID: tribute to Colyer Herefords and Angus Ranch, S1944 [22MR]
Burley, ID: tribute to High Desert Milk (business), S7429 [11DE]
Chicago, IL: anniversary of Lincoln Park Zoo, S5909 [23AU]
Climate: impact of climate change on agriculture, S4473 [27JN]
——— impact of climate change on wildlife, S6014–S6018 [4SE], S6486–S6488 [3OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow haying and grazing on a certain portion of acerage enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program on a rotating basis and offset with reduction in rental payment, S4488, S4489 [27JN]
——— prohibit retaliation against contract farmers by large integrated corporate farms, S4474 [27JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]
——— require transparency in how large integrated corporate farms calculate payments made to contract farmers, S4475 [27JN]
Dept. of the Interior: develop a categorical exclusion for covered vegetative management activities to establish or improve the habitat of the greater sage grouse and mule deer (S. 1417), S6102 [6SE]
Endangered Species Act: reform, S5601 [15AU]
EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA, S1924 [22MR]
FDA: reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (H.R. 5554), S5472–S5474, S5508 [31JY], S5576 [1AU]
Fish and fishing: phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (S. 2773), S2487 [26AP]
——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), S7368, S7369 [6DE]
National Bison Day: designate (S. Res. 698), S7062 [15NO]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (S. Res. 589), S5312 [24JY]
Polson, MT: anniversary of Valley View Charolais Ranch bull sale and cowherd, S1786 [19MR]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of the decision, S6628 [5OC]
Weber, Charlotte: Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association National Breeder of the Year award recipient, S6540 [4OC]
Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (S. 3605), S6820 [11OC]
World Wildlife Day: designate (S. Res. 420), S1321 [1MR]
Reports filed
Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]
Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]
——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]
Allowing Alaska To Improve Vital Opportunities in the Rural Economy (Allowing Alaska IVORY) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1965) (S. Rept. 115–415), S7318 [5DE]
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]
Consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 115–679), H4137 [16MY]
Consideration of H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]
Consideration of H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1142) (H. Rept. 115–1022), H9510 [13NO]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 88, Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief and IRS Modernization and Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1160) (H. Rept. 115–1054), H9690 [28NO]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1180) (H. Rept. 115–1084), H10335 [19DE]
Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals (DELTA) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4819), S7241 [29NO]
Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Plan Expansion Act, Washington County, Utah: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5597) (H. Rept. 115–896), H7750 [10AU]
Domestic Explosives Detection Canine Capacity Building Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4577) (H. Rept. 115–488), H81 [9JA]
Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2773) (S. Rept. 115–430), S7431 [11DE]
Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3119) (S. Rept. 115–400), S7240 [29NO]
Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3608) (H. Rept. 115–1048), H9666 [27NO]
Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5556) (H. Rept. 115–954), H8737 [20SE]
Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]
FDA User Fee Programs Relative to New Animal Drugs and Generic New Animal Drugs Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2434), S1452 [7MR]
Gray Wolf State Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 424) (H. Rept. 115–487), H18 [8JA]
Manage Our Wolves Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6784) (H. Rept. 115–1012), H9470 [9NO]
Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2591) (H. Rept. 115–899), H7754 [14AU]
Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 224) (H. Rept. 115–735), H5092 [12JN]
Saving America’s Vulnerable and Endangered Species (SAVES) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2603) (H. Rept. 115–562), H1211 [15FE]
State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1274) (H. Rept. 115–561), H1211 [15FE]
Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2764) (S. Rept. 115–442), S7925 [19DE]
TSA Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1872) (S. Rept. 115–266), S3034 [6JN]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Parity for U.S. Territories and District of Columbia and Technical Corrections to Certain Wildlife and Fishing Legislation: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5875) (H. Rept. 115–802), H5986 [3JY]
Summaries
Animal Drug User Fee Amendments Goals and Procedures: FDA, S5509–S5511 [31JY]
Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments Goals and Procedures: FDA, S5576 [1AU]
Texts of
H. Res. 401, call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices, H8153 [12SE]
H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act, S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, and H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3991 [16MY]
H. Res. 900, consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4150 [17MY]
H. Res. 905, extend vote reconsideration deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4292 [22MY]
H. Res. 1142, consideration of H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act, H9515 [14NO]
H. Res. 1160, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H9703 [29NO]
H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, H10115 [12DE]
H. Res. 1180, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10340 [20DE]
H. Res 961, consideration of H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5668 [26JN]
H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4058–H4123 [16MY]
H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10445–H10469 [20DE]
H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5703 [26JN]
H.R. 2591, Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act, H8133 [12SE]
H.R. 4577, Domestic Explosives Detection Canine Capacity Building Act, H32 [9JA]
H.R. 4819, Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals (DELTA) Act, H6312 [17JY]
H.R. 5554, FDA user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs reauthorization, H6237–H6241 [16JY]
H.R. 5875, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation, H6625 [23JY]
H.R. 6197, Rescuing Animals With Rewards (RAWR) Act, H8155 [12SE]
H.R. 6720, Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act, H8117 [12SE]
H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act, H9543 [16NO]
S. 3119, Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act, H10085 [11DE]
S. Con. Res. 58, recognize service of working dogs and soldier handlers in the Army tactical explosive detection dog program and prioritize adoption of such dogs to former tactical explosive detection dog handlers, S7360 [6DE]
S. Res. 420, World Wildlife Day, S1318 [1MR]
S. Res. 589, National Day of the American Cowboy, S5269 [24JY]
S. Res. 698, National Bison Day, S7058 [15NO]
ANN ARBOR, MI
Remarks in House
Ladies Professional Golf Association: ATHENA International (organization) Organizational Leadership Award recipient, E813 [8JN]
ANNANDALE, VA
Remarks in House
Literary Council of Northern Virginia: tribute to Recognition Celebration honorees, E971 [6JY]
PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families (organization): anniversary, E624 [10MY]
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Bills and resolutions
Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]
Remarks in House
Donahue, Ian: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E391 [5AP]
House of Representatives: moment of silence for victims of shooting at Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette newspaper office, H6064 [11JY]
Kleman, Caleb: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E494 [18AP]
Meinke, Jack: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E901 [22JN]
Smith, Cameron: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E396 [5AP]
Remarks in Senate
Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (S. Res. 575), S4955 [12JY], S7493 [12DE]
——— condemn shooting, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S4924–S4926 [12JY]
Texts of
S. Res. 575, commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting at Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism, S4954 [12JY]
ANNAPOLIS (MD) CAPITAL GAZETTE
Bills and resolutions
Crime: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]
Remarks in House
House of Representatives: moment of silence for victims of shooting at Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette newspaper office, H6064 [11JY]
Remarks in Senate
Crime: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (S. Res. 575), S4955 [12JY], S7493 [12DE]
——— condemn shooting, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S4924–S4926 [12JY]
Time (publication): selection of ‘‘Guardians and the War on Truth’’ as Person of the Year, S7492–S7494 [12DE]
Texts of
S. Res. 575, commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting at Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism, S4954 [12JY]
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD
Bills and resolutions
Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]
Remarks in Senate
Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (S. Res. 575), S4955 [12JY], S7493 [12DE]
Baltimore, MD: tribute to roundtable discussion with local leadership relative to opioid crisis, S6166 [17SE]
Texts of
S. Res. 575, commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting at Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism, S4954 [12JY]
ANNISTON, AL
Remarks in House
FEMA: anniversary of Center for Domestic Preparedness, E770 [5JN]
ANOKA COUNTY, MN
Remarks in House
Minnesota: anniversary of 21st Century Bank, H4781 [6JN]
ANOKA RAMSEY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Tirbute, H3841 [9MY]
ANSTINE, PAUL
Remarks in House
Tribute, E986 [10JY]
ANTARCTIC REGIONS
Remarks in House
Coast Guard: increase presence in polar regions, H9694 [29NO]
Remarks in Senate
Climate: impact of climate change on Antarctic ice sheet, S2987 [5JN], S7345 [6DE]
——— impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S1673 [13MR]
ANTHONY, ZACHARY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E444 [12AP]
ANTI-CORRUPTION AND PUBLIC INTEGRITY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 3357), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 7140), H9567 [16NO]
ANTI-DEFICIENCY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Federal agencies and departments: strengthen and enhance authority to discipline officers and employees for Anti-Deficiency Act violations (see H.R. 6891), H8884 [25SE]
ANTIOCH, TN
Remarks in House
Crime: condemn shooting at Waffle House restaurant and express condolences to friends and family of victims, H3495 [24AP]
House of Representatives: moment of silence for victims of shooting at Waffle House in Antioch, TN, H3689 [26AP]
ANTIQUITIES ACT
Bills and resolutions
Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Arizona except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4797), H403 [16JA]
——— prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Utah except by express authorization of Congress (see S. 3193), S4916 [11JY]
Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA] (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]
Remarks in House
Ironwood Forest National Monument: prohibit funding, H6520, H6521 [18JY]
Remarks in Senate
Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Utah except by express authorization of Congress, S7900–S7904 [19DE]
Reports filed
National Monument Creation and Protection (National Monument CAP) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3990) (H. Rept. 115–1081), H10335 [19DE]
ANTI-TERRORISM CLARIFICATION ACT
Amendments
Enact (S. 2946), S5864 [22AU]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2946), S2923 [24MY]
Remarks in House
Dept. of the Treasury: allow for use of certain foreign assets to satisfy certain judgments against terrorist parties, H6617, H6618 [23JY]
Enact (H.R. 5954), H6616–H6618 [23JY]
Enact (S. 2946), H8245 [13SE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2946), S5103 [19JY], S5864, S5865 [22AU]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5954) (H. Rept. 115–858), H6648 [23JY]
——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2946), S4950 [12JY]
Texts of
H.R. 5954, provisions, H6616 [23JY]
S. 2946, provisions, S2926 [24MY], H8245 [13SE]
ANTI-TRAFFICKING TRADE ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2308), S187 [16JA]
ANTITRUST POLICY related term(s) Monopolies
Amendments
FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3855 [9MY]
——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3794 [8MY]
Bills and resolutions
Agriculture: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (see S. 3404), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6800), H8724 [13SE]
Business and industry: clarify that acquisitions that tend to create a monopsony violate certain antitrust laws (see H.R. 5630), H3705 [26AP]
——— prohibit consideration of spurious economic efficiencies to justify anticompetitive mergers (see H.R. 5642), H3706 [26AP]
CFTC: extend jurisdiction to include setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums (see S. 3569), S6770 [10OC] (see H.R. 6927), H9149 [27SE]
Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]
Drugs: enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing ability of Dept. of Justice and FTC to enforce existing antitrust laws relative to biologic and biosimilar products (see H.R. 6478), H6649 [23JY]
Employment: limit private antitrust damages against occupational licensing boards and promote beneficial reforms of State occupational licensing (see S. 3598), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 6515), H7686 [25JY]
FCC: issue merger review decisions on transfer of control or assignment of any license or authorization expeditiously (see S. 2847), S2679 [15MY]
FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (see S. 2847), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 5645), H3741 [27AP]
——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]
——— permit voluntary economic activity by limiting enforcement of antitrust laws (see S. 2491), S1338 [5MR]
Insurance: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (see S. 3782), S7925 [19DE]
Medicare: increase hospital competition (see H.R. 7084), H9443 [23OC]
Monopolies: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see S. 3214), S4965 [16JY] (see H.R. 5904), H4582 [22MY]
News media: provide a temporary safe harbor from antitrust laws for publishers of online content to collectively negotiate with dominant online platforms about terms on which their content may be distributed (see H.R. 5190), H1475 [7MR]
Lists
Organizations supporting S. 3404, Food and Agribusiness Merger Moratorium and Antitrust Review Act, S5994 [28AU]
Motions
FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3856 [9MY]
Remarks in House
Agriculture: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (H.R. 6800), H9101 [27SE]
FTC: ensure mergers involving pharmaceutical companies do not lead to increases in prescription drug prices, H3856, H3857 [9MY]
——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3851–H3857 [9MY]
——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790–H3797 [8MY]
——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), motion to recommit, H3856, H3857 [9MY]
Monopolies: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (H.R. 5904), H5188 [14JN]
Remarks in Senate
Agriculture: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (S. 3404), S5993 [28AU]
Business and industry: modify standards for unlawful acquisitions (S. 1812), S2856 [23MY]
——— promote merger enforcement and protect competition through adjusting premerger filing fees, increasing antitrust enforcement resources, and improving information provided to antitrust enforcers (S. 1811), S2855 [23MY]
Economy: enforce antitrust regulations, S2854–S2856 [23MY]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]
Texts of
H. Res. 872, consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act, S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, H3790 [8MY]
H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H3851 [9MY]
S. 3598, Occupational Licensing Board Antitrust Damages Relief and Reform Act, S6820 [11OC]
ANTLE, RICK L.
Remarks in House
Tribute, H3383 [17AP], H3578, H3579 [26AP], E557 [27AP]
ANTONE, WILLIAM D.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1452 [26OC]
ANTONIO, FREDERICA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1142 [10AU]
ANTOS, JAMES P.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E804 [8JN]
ANTOSIAK, JIM
Remarks in House
Clayton, GA: tribute to Rotary Club award recipients, E1023 [17JY]
ANWANA, FRANCIS
Bills and resolutions
Relief (see H.R. 6829), H8726 [13SE]
ANWAR SADAT CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 754), H9068–H9070 [26SE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 754), S7278 [4DE]
Texts of
H.R. 754, provisions, H9068 [26SE]
ANZALONE, ANNEMARIE
Remarks in House
Tribute, H9068 [26SE]
APARICIO, MARTA
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S3263 [6JN]
APODACA, ANGELINA
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E297 [13MR]
APOLONIO HERNANDEZ, CARMELA
Bills and resolutions
Relief (see H.R. 5623), H3575 [25AP]
APOPKA, FL
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: tribute to Boy Scout Troop 221, H7710 [26JY]
APPALACHIA OPPORTUNITY GRANTS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2569), S1790 [19MR]
APPALACHIAN POWER CO.
Remarks in Senate
FERC: extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Flannagan Dam (H.R. 447), S4808, S4810 [28JN]
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION
Amendments
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3985, S4006, S4007 [18JN], S4021, S4022, S4039, S4040, S4041, S4042, S4043, S4044, S4045, S4046, S4047, S4048, S4049, S4050, S4051, S4053, S4054, S4055, S4056, S4057, S4059, S4249 [19JN], S4265, S4287, S4288, S4289, S4290, S4291, S4292 [20JN], S4325, S4329, S4333, S4334, S4335, S4336, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4350, S4351 [21JN], S4458 [26JN], H4925, H4926, H4928, H4929, H4930, H4931, H4933, H4934, H4936, H4937, H4939, H4940, H4941, H4944, H4945, H4946, H4947, H4949, H4950, H4951, H4952, H4953, H4954, H4955, H4956, H4964, H4965, H4966, H4968, H4969, H4970, H4971, H4972, H4973, H4974, H4975, H4976, H4977 [7JN], H4985, H4986, H4987, H4988, H4990, H4991, H4993, H4994 [8JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]
Appointments
Conferees: H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]
——— H.R. 5895, energy and water development appropriations, H5827 [28JN]
Bills and resolutions
Drugs: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (see H.R. 5294), H1651 [15MR]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 2975), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5895), H4283 [21MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN] (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1059), H8169 [12SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6143 [12SE]
Headquarters: relocate (see H.R. 4860), H582 [19JA]
Cloture motions
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4275 [20JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, S6116 [12SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3930 [14JN], S3973 [18JN]
Conference reports
Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H.R. 5895), H7946–H8106 [10SE]
Motions
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3930 [14JN], S4329 [21JN], S4890 [11JY], H4998 [8JN]
Remarks in House
Drugs: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia, H9249 [28SE]
——— allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (H.R. 5294), H5115–H5117 [13JN]
Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H4951, H4955 [7JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4984, H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], E813, E815, E816 [8JN], E832 [13JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E1281 [24SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1059), H8181–H8184 [13SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H8245 [13SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to recommit, H4998, H4999 [8JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), Senate amendment, H5826 [28JN]
Remarks in Senate
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3861 [12JN], S3864 [13JN], S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014–S4016, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257, S4271–S4275 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4353, S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4398 [26JN], S4501 [27JN], S6045 [6SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, S6116–S6118, S6122, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46)—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to instruct conferees, S4886–S4891 [11JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3973 [18JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), unanimous-consent agreement, S4265 [20JN], S4333 [21JN], S4458 [26JN], S4880 [10JY]
Thomas, Tim: nomination to be Appalachian Regional Commission Cochairperson, S1932 [22MR]
Reports filed
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]
Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]
Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–929), H8106 [10SE]
Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–697), H4283 [21MY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2975) (S. Rept. 115–258), S2923 [24MY]
Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5294) (H. Rept. 115–749), H5092 [12JN]
Rulings of the Chair
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4925 [7JN]
Tables
Energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4885–H4898 [7JN]
Texts of
H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4785 [6JN]
H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]
H. Res. 1059, consideration of conference report on H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H8181 [13SE]
H.R. 5294, Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act, H5115 [13JN]
H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4905–H4924 [7JN]
S. Con. Res. 46, correction in enrollment of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S6147 [12SE], H8245 [13SE]
APPEL, HERB
Remarks in House
Tribute, H6052 [11JY]
APPLBAUM, ISAAC
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1696 [20DE]
APPLE INC.
Remarks in Senate
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S265 [18JA]
APPLE VALLEY, CA
Reports filed
Desert Community Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2365) (H. Rept. 115–1013), H9470 [9NO]
APPLETON, RORY
Articles and editorials
All of Us Must Help Beat the Scourge of Human Trafficking. Here’s What You Can Do, H1300 [27FE]
Don’t Kid Yourself, Sex Slaves Are All Around Us—And You May Know Some of Them, H1299 [27FE]
How Do You Rescue Women Forced To Walk the Streets at Night? It’s Not Easy, H1300 [27FE]
Once Sold for Sex, She Now Helps Lead the Fight Against Human Trafficking, H1300 [27FE]
Police—‘Every 16-Year Old Girl in Fresno’ Has Been Targeted by Sex Trade Recruiters, H1300 [27FE]
She Was a Hospital Worker. He Sold Her for Sex Before, During and After Her Shifts, H1300 [27FE]
To Break the Cycle of Children Sold for Sex, the Legal System Is Trying Something New, H1300 [27FE]
APPLETON, SETH D.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Policy Development and Research: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2678 [15MY]
APPOLD, KENNETH
Letters
Corroborative witnesses to Deborah Ramirez allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh: William Pittard, Kaiser Dillon PLLC, S6614 [5OC]
APPRENTICESHIP HUBS ACROSS AMERICA ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 3061), S3906 [13JN]
APPROPRIATIONS related term(s) Budget—U.S.
Addresses
State of the Union: President Trump, S576–S580 [30JA], H726–H730 [30JA]
Amendments
Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), S7519, S7522, S7523 [12DE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (H. Res. 811), H3110 [11AP]
——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028 (S. Con. Res. 36), S2730 [16MY]
Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), S5203 [23JY], H7175 [25JY]
Committee on Appropriations (House): permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7698 [26JY]
——— permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1027), H7698 [26JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN], H4058, H4123, H4124, H4125, H4126, H4127, H4128 [16MY], H4164, H4165, H4166, H4167, H4168, H4170, H4172, H4173, H4174, H4177, H4181, H4184, H4185, H4186, H4188, H4189, H4191, H4192, H4194, H4195, H4201, H4203, H4204 [17MY], H4213, H4215, H4216, H4217, H4219, H4220, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225 [18MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4161 [17MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S2970 [4JN], S2994, S2996, S2997 [5JN], S3041, S3042, S3224, S3225, S3226, S3227, S3228, S3229, S3230, S3231, S3232, S3233, S3234, S3237, S3238, S3239, S3240, S3241, S3242, S3243, S3245, S3247, S3248, S3250, S3251, S3252, S3253, S3255, S3256, S3257, S3258, S3260, S3261, S3262 [6JN], S3301, S3302, S3303, S3304, S3305, S3306, S3307, S3308, S3309, S3311, S3312, S3314, S3319, S3320, S3321, S3322, S3323, S3324, S3325, S3326, S3327, S3328, S3329, S3332, S3333, S3336, S3337, S3338, S3339, S3341, S3342, S3343, S3344, S3345, S3349, S3350, S3351, S3352, S3353, S3354, S3355, S3356, S3357, S3358, S3359, S3360, S3361, S3362, S3363, S3364, S3365, S3366, S3367, S3368, S3369, S3370, S3371, S3372, S3373, S3374, S3375, S3377, S3378, S3379, S3380, S3381, S3382, S3383, S3385, S3389 [7JN], S3403, S3595, S3611, S3612, S3613, S3614, S3615, S3616, S3617, S3618, S3621, S3622, S3623, S3624, S3625, S3626, S3627, S3628, S3629, S3630, S3631, S3633, S3634, S3635, S3636, S3637, S3638, S3639, S3640, S3641, S3686, S3687, S3688, S3689, S3690, S3691, S3692, S3693, S3694, S3695, S3697, S3698, S3699, S3700, S3701, S3702, S3703, S3704, S3705, S3706, S3707, S3708, S3710, S3711, S3712, S3713, S3714, S3715, S3716, S3717, S3718, S3719, S3720, S3721, S3722, S3723, S3724 [11JN], S3748, S3767, S3768, S3769, S3770, S3774, S3775, S3776, S3777, S3778, S3844, S3845, S3846, S3847, S3849, S3851, S3852, S3853, S3854, S3855, S3856, S3857, S3859, S3860 [12JN], S3910, S3911, S3912, S3913, S3914, S3915, S3916, S3917, S3918, S3919, S3920, S3922, S3923 [13JN], S3934, S3935, S3936, S3956, S3957 [14JN], S3985 [18JN], H4556, H4557, H4558, H4559, H4560, H4562, H4563, H4564, H4565, H4566, H4567, H4568, H4569, H4570, H4571, H4572, H4573, H4574, H4575, H4576, H4577, H4578, H4579 [22MY], H4607, H4608, H4609, H4610, H4611, H4612, H4614, H4615, H4616, H4652, H4653, H4654, H4655, H4656, H4657, H4660, H4661, H4662, H4663, H4666, H4667, H4673, H4674, H4675, H4678, H4679, H4680, H4681 [23MY], H4699, H4700, H4701, H4705, H4706, H4707, H4708, H4709, H4710, H4711, H4712, H4713, H4714, H4715, H4717 [24MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 908), H4602 [23MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1027), H7698 [26JY]
——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5567, S5569, S5589 [1AU]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 1301), S851, S853 [9FE], H1071 [8FE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5621, S5622, S5659 [15AU], S5685, S5689, S5697, S5698, S5699, S5700 [16AU], S5713, S5721, S5722, S5723, S5724, S5725, S5726, S5727, S5728, S5729, S5730, S5731 [20AU], S5766, S5767, S5768, S5769, S5771, S5772, S5773, S5774, S5775, S5776, S5777, S5778, S5779, S5780, S5781, S5782, S5783, S5784, S5785, S5786, S5787, S5788, S5789 [21AU], S5814, S5837, S5838, S5849, S5850, S5851, S5852, S5853, S5854, S5855, S5859, S5860, S5861, S5862, S5864 [22AU], S5898, S5900, S5901, S5902, S5903, S5904, S5936 [23AU], H5738, H5739, H5740, H5741, H5742, H5743, H5744, H5745, H5746, H5747 [26JN], H5789, H5791, H5792, H5793, H5794, H5795, H5796, H5797, H5798, H5799, H5800, H5801, H5802, H5803, H5805, H5806, H5807 [27JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration (H. Res. 964), H5764 [27JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1077), H8902 [26SE]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), S6880 [11OC]
——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (S. 2278), S5313 [24JY]
Dept. of HUD: provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans (S. 1333), S2884 [23MY]
Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), S2730, S2731 [16MY], H4793 [6JN]
——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]
——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), S7438, S7449, S7450 [11DE]
——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 68), H9391 [28SE]
Dept. of State: modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), S7600 [13DE], S7628, S7629 [17DE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5122, S5134, S5202, S5203 [23JY], S5240, S5255, S5273, S5274, S5275, S5276, S5277, S5278, S5279, S5280, S5297, S5298, S5299, S5300, S5301, S5302, S5303, S5304, S5306, S5307, S5308, S5309, S5310, S5311 [24JY], S5339, S5347, S5375, S5376, S5377, S5378, S5379, S5380, S5381, S5382, S5383, S5384, S5385, S5386, S5387, S5388, S5389, S5390 [25JY], S5429, S5430, S5431, S5432, S5433, S5434, S5435, S5436, S5437 [26JY], S5460, S5461, S5462 [30JY], S5499, S5500, S5501, S5502, S5503, S5521 [31JY], S5533 [1AU], H6434, H6435, H6436, H6437, H6438, H6439, H6440, H6441, H6442, H6443, H6444, H6445, H6446, H6447, H6448, H6449, H6450, H6451, H6452, H6453, H6454, H6455, H6456, H6457, H6459, H6460 [17JY], H6502, H6503, H6504, H6505, H6506, H6507, H6508, H6509, H6510, H6511, H6513, H6514, H6515, H6516, H6517, H6518, H6519, H6521, H6523, H6525, H6528, H6529, H6530, H6531, H6532, H6533, H6534, H6535, H6536, H6537, H6538, H6539, H6540 [18JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (H. Res. 996), H6280 [17JY]
Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (S. 3461), S7616, S7624 [13DE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3985, S4006, S4007 [18JN], S4021, S4022, S4039, S4040, S4041, S4042, S4043, S4044, S4045, S4046, S4047, S4048, S4049, S4050, S4051, S4053, S4054, S4055, S4056, S4057, S4059, S4249 [19JN], S4265, S4287, S4288, S4289, S4290, S4291, S4292 [20JN], S4325, S4329, S4333, S4334, S4335, S4336, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4350, S4351 [21JN], S4458 [26JN], H4925, H4926, H4928, H4929, H4930, H4931, H4933, H4934, H4936, H4937, H4939, H4940, H4941, H4944, H4945, H4946, H4947, H4949, H4950, H4951, H4952, H4953, H4954, H4955, H4956, H4964, H4965, H4966, H4968, H4969, H4970, H4971, H4972, H4973, H4974, H4975, H4976, H4977 [7JN], H4985, H4986, H4987, H4988, H4990, H4991, H4993, H4994 [8JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]
FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), S4967 [16JY], S5005 [17JY], S5589 [1AU], H3636, H3643, H3644, H3645, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3651, H3652, H3653, H3654, H3655, H3656, H3658, H3660, H3661, H3663, H3664, H3666, H3667, H3668, H3670, H3671, H3672, H3673, H3677, H3678, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3682, H3683 [26AP], H3710, H3711, H3714, H3715, H3716, H3717, H3718, H3719, H3720 [27AP]
——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]
Federal agencies and departments: provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (S. 2276), S7362, S7370 [6DE]
House Rules: allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill (H. Res. 787), H1709 [20MR]
——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7698 [26JY]
Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act: reauthorize (S. 1425), S68, S69, S72 [8JA]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), H6133, H6144, H6145, H6148, H6149, H6150, H6151, H6152, H6153, H6154 [12JY]
——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), consideration (H. Res. 989), H6127 [12JY]
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), S7438 [11DE], H10175 [13DE]
Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (S. 3530), S7292 [4DE]
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), S6361 [27SE]
NOAA: reauthorize National Integrated Drought Information System (S. 2200), S7797, S7805, S7806 [18DE]
Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), S6148, S6153, S6154 [12SE]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), S7600 [13DE], S7631, S7636 [17DE], H10539 [21DE]
Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7946, S7950 [19DE]
U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (S. 346), S2776, S2777 [17MY]
Analyses
Advancing Conservation and Education Act (H.R. 4257), H5611 [25JN]
Appointments
Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform (Joint, Select), S1254 [27FE], H1224 [23FE], H1337, H1338 [1MR]
Conferees: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]
——— H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, S5547 [1AU]
——— H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S4869 [10JY], H5788 [27JN], H5984 [3JY]
——— H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]
——— H.R. 5895, energy and water development appropriations, H5827 [28JN]
——— H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]
——— H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education and related agencies and continuing appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7806 [4SE]
Articles and editorials
Conservatives Irate Over GOP’s Spending Hypocrisy, H3109 [11AP]
DACA = Dems Against Common Americans, E98 [25JA]
How To End Senate’s Astonishing Dysfunction, S453 [23JA]
It’s on Republicans To Stop a Shutdown, S121 [10JA]
‘Pay Up You NATO Deadbeats or Else’, H6047 [11JY]
To Pay for Wall, Trump Would Cut Proven Border Security Measures, S83 [9JA]
Trump Finds Unlikely Culprit in School Shootings—Obama Discipline Policies, H1564 [14MR]
Trump to Poor Americans—Get to Work or Lose Your Benefits, H4155–H4157 [17MY]
U.S. Government Is Set To Borrow Nearly $1 Trillion This Year, an 84 Percent Jump From Last Year, H823 [6FE]
U.S. House Approves Measure Taking Aim at Met Council, E595 [7MY]
Bills and resolutions
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2976), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5961), H4728 [24MY]
AID: prohibit funding for Global Climate Change Initiative (see H.R. 5852), H4138 [16MY]
Air Force: acknowledge readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls (see H. Res. 1010), H6649 [23JY]
Americorps: making supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 6373), H6195 [13JY]
Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (see H.R. 5294), H1651 [15MR]
——— relocate headquarters (see H.R. 4860), H582 [19JA]
Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4793), H403 [16JA]
——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death and survivor benefits during a Government shutdown (see H.J. Res. 127), H582 [19JA]
——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA] (see H.R. 4871), H603 [20JA]
——— making continuing appropriations for training for National Guard and Reserve members and prohibit furlough of such members during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4966), H974 [7FE]
——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see S. 2430), S967 [14FE]
——— provide that activities relative to training and readiness of Reserve components during a lapse in appropriations shall constitute voluntary services that may be accepted by the U.S. (see S. 2398), S704 [7FE]
——— restrict use of funds for kinetic military operations in North Korea (see H.R. 5434), H3059 [5AP]
Army: express that not fully resourcing the Army in a timely manner erodes its ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to its ability to conduct military operations (see H. Res. 1007), H6649 [23JY]
Asia Foundation Act: repeal (see H.R. 5947), H4693 [23MY]
BLM: permanently reauthorize Rio Puerco Management Committee and Rio Puerco Watershed Management Program (see H.R. 4968), H974 [7FE]
Budget: balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see H.R. 5572), H3441 [18AP]
——— change calendar period of the Federal fiscal year (see H.R. 5211), H1476 [7MR]
——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 811), H3094 [10AP]
——— eliminate automatic increases for inflation from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 4848), H581 [19JA]
——— exempt Public Accounting Oversight Board funding from sequester (see S. 2817), S2623 [10MY]
——— exempt Securities Investor Protection Corp., funding from sequester (see S. 2816), S2623 [10MY]
——— exempt Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from any Federal balanced budget requirement (see H.R. 5466), H3146 [11AP]
——— exempt standard setting body designated pursuant to the Securities Act from sequester (see S. 2818), S2623 [10MY]
——— exempt State and county payments under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act from sequestration (see S. 2777), S2485 [26AP]
——— modify congressional budget and appropriations process to provide fiscal stability (see H.R. 5214), H1500 [8MR]
——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 2339), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 5313), H1651 [15MR]
——— provide for legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (see H.R. 5442), H3063 [9AP]
——— require annual budget submissions of the President include total dollar amount requested for intelligence or intelligence-related activities of each element of the Government engaged in such activities (see S. 2631), S2012 [9AP]
——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]
——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028 (see S. Con. Res. 36, 37), S2262 [18AP] (see H. Con. Res. 128), H6195 [13JY]
Bureau of Reclamation: reauthorize Colorado River System Conservation Program (see S. 2539), S1686 [13MR]
Bureau of the Census: adjust discretionary spending limits for appropriations for 2020 decennial census (see S. 2366), S612 [5FE]
Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission: extend authorization (see S. 3527), S6388 [28SE] (see H.R. 5585), H3452 [23AP]
Capitol Building and Grounds: prohibit operation of an exercise facility or dining room for Members of Congress during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 7398), H10593 [22DE]
Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (see S. 3217), S4965 [16JY]
CBO: study and report on impact of legislation on spending on children (see S. 3074), S3951 [14JN]
CDC: establish Emergency Response Fund (see S. 3161), S4734 [28JN]
Children and youth: require that Federal children’s programs be separately displayed and analyzed in the President’s budget (see S. 3075), S3951 [14JN]
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, technical corrections (see H.R. 7316), H10269 [17DE] (see H.R. 7329), H10335 [19DE]
——— making continuing appropriations (see H.R. 7400), H10609 [2JA]
Coastal Zone Management Act: reauthorize (see S. 2472), S1286 [28FE]
Committee on Appropriations (House): permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (see H. Res. 1020), H7154 [24JY] (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]
——— permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]
Community development: reauthorize certain regional economic and community development commissions (see S. 2508), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5325), H1697 [19MR]
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (see S. 2456), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5311), H1651 [15MR]
Congress: provide that Congress may not recess, adjourn, or consider other matters after August 1 of any year if it has not approved a budget resolution and passed regular appropriations bills for the next fiscal year (see S. 2930), S2877 [23MY]
——— reestablish Office of Technology Assessment (see H. Res. 849), H3706 [26AP]
——— require each bill enacted be limited to only one subject (see S. 3708), S7319 [5DE]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see S. 3509), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 6862), H8742 [24SE]
Continuing: making (see H.R. 4872), H603 [20JA] (see H.R. 4874), H624 [22JA] (see H.R. 7264), H10168 [12DE] (see H.R. 7397), H10593 [22DE] (see H.J. Res. 125), H404 [16JA] (see H.J. Res. 128), H783 [5FE] (see H.J. Res. 143), H9763 [3DE]
Corps of Engineers: deauthorize a water resources project at Bridgeport Harbor, CT (see H.R. 5432), H3059 [5AP]
Crime: expand and strengthen Federal sex offenses and reauthorize certain programs established by Child Protection and Safety Act (see H.R. 6847), H8737 [20SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: authorize appropriations for the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (see H.R. 5316), H1651 [15MR]
——— authorize transmission to Congress of annual reports prepared by certain land-grant colleges on Federal and State allotments received by such colleges (see H.R. 5309), H1651 [15MR]
——— 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]
——— grant priority for broadband deployment assistance to areas that are unserved (see S. 2970), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 6073), H5093 [12JN]
——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (see S. 2713), S2321 [19AP]
——— make available additional funds for the Northern Mariana Islands pilot project under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5478), H3147 [11AP]
——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (see S. 2384), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 4984), H1074 [8FE]
——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1333 [27FE]
——— reauthorize Acer Access and Development Program (see H.R. 5667), H3741 [27AP]
——— reauthorize and expand grant and loan programs to States, local governments, and tribes to provide clean drinking water, sewage and solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage for rural areas (see S. 2969), S2924 [24MY]
——— reauthorize certain agricultural and other programs (see S. 3080), S3982 [18JN]
——— reauthorize energy programs (see S. 2619), S1947 [22MR]
——— reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (see H.R. 5259), H1542 [13MR]
——— reauthorize Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (see S. 2839), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 5824), H3977 [15MY]
——— reauthorize Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (see H.R. 5022), H1177 [14FE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN] (see H.R. 2), H3208 [12AP] (see H.R. 6091), H5152 [13JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY] (see H. Res. 900), H4137 [16MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]
——— repeal forfeiture rule for peanuts under the nonrecourse marketing assistance loan program and prohibit funding for development of insect-based foods for human consumption (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]
——— update Biotechnology and Agricultural Trade Program (see S. 3103), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 5379), H2040 [22MR]
Dept. of Defense: authorize use of certain funds for combating opioid trafficking and abuse (see H.R. 5546), H3440 [18AP]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 2987), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 5515), H3315 [13AP]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY] (see H. Res. 908), H4582 [22MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), recommit to conference committee (see H. Res. 1019), H7155 [24JY]
——— ensure appropriations bills are considered only as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 813), H3095 [10AP]
——— express that continuing resolutions erode military readiness and pose a risk to national security and call for Congress to pass defense-related appropriations before the start of a new fiscal year (see H. Res. 984), H5990 [6JY]
——— express that lack of timely and predictable funding unnecessarily undermines the mission of U.S. Special Operations Command and jeopardizes national security (see H. Res. 1009), H6649 [23JY]
——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1338 [5MR]
——— limit authority of the President to carry out a parade of military forces and hardware unless it is certified that such parade will not affect military readiness or budgetary needs of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4982), H1074 [8FE]
——— making appropriations (see S. 3159), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 4877), H628 [25JA] (see H.R. 6157), H5361 [20JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN] (see H. Res. 964), H5747 [26JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1077), H8883 [25SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 47), S6224 [18SE]
——— prohibit funding for aerial refueling of aircraft of Saudi Arabia (see S. 3623), S6964 [14NO]
——— prohibit research and development, production, and deployment of Trident D5 low-yield nuclear warhead (see S. 3448), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 6840), H8732 [17SE]
——— prohibit use of funds for exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities (see S. 2408), S840 [8FE] (see H.R. 4980), H1074 [8FE]
——— reauthorize Mentor-Protégé Program (see H.R. 6875), H8883 [25SE]
——— recognize importance of Congress completing appropriations legislation, reconcile differences between House and Senate versions, and present to the President before the start of new fiscal year (see H. Res. 983), H5990 [6JY] (see H. Res. 995), H6263 [16JY]
Dept. of Education: allow States to submit a State management decision and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 6259), H5973 [28JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for improving basic programs operated by local educational agencies for the disadvantaged (see S. 3699), S7275 [4DE]
——— award grants to States to establish universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools (see H.R. 5096), H1266 [26FE]
——— improve accountability and protect students from bad actors in higher education, specifically in the for-profit college sector (see H.R. 7112), H9460 [30OC]
——— provide criteria for use of Federal funds to support trauma-informed practices in schools (see H.R. 7320), H10269 [17DE]
——— provide Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding parity for certain territories known as ‘‘outlying areas’’ (see H.R. 6770), H8169 [12SE]
——— require that certain Federal education funds be used for the improvement of security at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5307), H1651 [15MR]
——— revise amounts of discretionary Federal Pell Grant Program funding (see S. 3423), S6059 [6SE]
Dept. of Energy: authorize Office of Science basic research programs (see H.R. 5905), H4582 [22MY]
——— establish policy for Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (see H.R. 5906), H4582 [22MY]
Dept. of HHS: authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (see H.R. 6174), H5505 [21JN]
——— clarify requirements for receiving certain grants through the National Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Laboratory (see S. 2626), S1948 [22MR]
——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]
——— prohibit Federal funding to award a grant to study cigar flavors (see H.R. 6529), H7686 [25JY]
——— prohibit Federal funding to award grant for any virtual reality platform designed to teach children in China how to cross the street (see H.R. 6339), H6111 [11JY]
——— prohibit use of Federal funds to award a grant for development of any video game (see H.R. 6709), H7870 [5SE]
——— prohibit use of Federal funds to conduct or support a video contest on the Internet or by means of other media (see H.R. 6253), H5815 [27JN]
——— provide full-year appropriations for Indian Health Service in the event of a partial lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 7362), H10510 [20DE]
——— reauthorize, improve, and make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants (see S. 2437), S1164 [15FE]
——— reauthorize and modernize Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 5365), H1754 [21MR]
——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 2852), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 6378), H6262 [16JY] (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]
——— reauthorize Child Advocate Program (see H.R. 6223), H5748 [26JN]
——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5385), H2040 [22MR]
——— reauthorize Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (see S. 3482), S6277 [24SE] (see H.R. 6748), H7941 [7SE]
——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (see H.R. 5329), H1698 [19MR]
——— reauthorize Rural Emergency Medical Service Training and Equipment Assistance Program (see S. 2830), S2623 [10MY]
——— reauthorize rural emergency medical services training and equipment assistance program (see H.R. 5429), H3059 [5AP]
——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (see S. 2465), S1286 [28FE]
——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (see S. 2278), S46 [4JA] (see H.R. 5641), H3706 [26AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: extend Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 7188), H9742 [29NO]
——— making appropriations (see S. 3109), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6776), H8169 [12SE]
——— prohibit funding for operation or construction of internment camps or family detention centers and re-establish Family Case Management Program (see S. 3567), S6770 [10OC]
——— prohibit funding to frontline operational components for procurement of certain items that do not meet specified criteria (see S. 3377), S5931 [23AU] (see H.R. 5574), H3441 [18AP]
——— prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9424 [9OC]
——— promote creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs (see H.R. 6713), H7919 [6SE]
——— provide emergency funding for port of entry personnel and infrastructure (see H.R. 5619), H3574 [25AP]
——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see S. 3405), S6028 [4SE] (see H.R. 6992), H9405 [28SE]
Dept. of HUD: authorize appropriations for family unification vouchers for rental housing assistance (see H.R. 5833), H4137 [16MY]
Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (see S. 2703), S2261 [18AP]
——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN]
——— curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund (see S. 3746), S7509 [12DE]
——— enhance Bulletproof Vest Partnership to assist law enforcement agencies in protecting officers (see S. 2868), S2725 [16MY] (see H.R. 6025), H4849 [6JN]
——— make grants to regional gang task forces to prevent violence committed by and against youths (see H.R. 5960), H4728 [24MY]
——— making supplemental appropriations for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program COPS in Schools program (see H.R. 5185), H1441 [6MR]
——— prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving Federal funds under State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 5617), H3574 [25AP]
——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 2961), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5955), H4728 [24MY]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) on the Beat grant program (see S. 2774), S2484 [26AP]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program COPS in Schools program and require applicants to give hiring preference to veterans and retired police officers as school resource officers (see H.R. 5427), H3059 [5AP]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1338 [5MR] (see H.R. 4909), H732 [30JA]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program and hire retired police officers and veterans as school resource officers (see H.R. 5139), H1340 [1MR]
——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see S. 2577), S1845 [20MR] (see H.R. 5341), H1727 [20MR]
Dept. of State: extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see S. 3476), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6651), H7742 [3AU] (see H.R. 6856), H8738 [20SE]
——— provide for certain authorities (see H.R. 5592), H3505 [24AP]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: make permanent certain general provisions (see S. 3111), S4343 [21JN]
——— making appropriations (see S. 3108), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6385), H6262 [16JY]
Dept. of the Interior: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see S. 3223), S5003 [17JY]
——— restore mandatory funding status of the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (see H.R. 5084), H1226 [23FE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3073), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6147), H5283 [19JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (see H. Res. 996), H6262 [16JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: make Reclamation Water Settlements Fund permanent (see S. 3168), S4734 [28JN]
Dept. of Transportation: authorize additional funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (see H.R. 4900), H731 [30JA]
——— provide dedicated funding for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program and Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grants (see H.R. 4739), H18 [8JA]
——— set aside certain funds for supplementary safety measures and alternative safety measures for railway-highway grade crossings (see H.R. 5033), H1211 [15FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: designate certain funding for hospital care and medical services in non-departmental facilities pursuant to contracts as changes in concepts and definitions for certain budgetary purposes (see H.R. 5805), H3976 [15MY]
——— improve and protect HUD-VA Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH) by prohibiting shifting of funds and increase number and expedite hiring of case managers (see S. 2750), S2439 [25AP]
——— making continuing appropriations for veterans benefits and services in the event of a Government shutdown (see S. 2323), S300 [18JA]
——— support university law school programs designed to provide legal assistance to veterans (see H.R. 6234), H5748 [26JN]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see S. 3024), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 5786), H3934 [11MY]
Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (see S. 3461), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6350), H6173 [12JY]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3158), S4733 [28JN] (see H.R. 6470), H6648 [23JY]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: authorize agreements with States and subdivisions providing for continued operation of public lands during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4951), H901 [6FE]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3023), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6073), H5092 [12JN]
District of Columbia: allow receipt of Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act (see S. 3146), S4512 [27JN]
Drugs: ensure equitable distribution of resources to address opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 5109), H1333 [27FE]
——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 4938), H901 [6FE]
——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see S. 2789), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5933), H4692 [23MY]
——— 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 S. 2700), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5545), H3440 [18AP]
——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising (see S. 2440), S1164 [15FE]
Earmarks: create a point of order against any legislative provision containing an earmark to make moratorium on earmarks permanent (see S. 2330), S467 [23JA]
——— prohibit use of Federal funds made available in the form of an earmark (see H.R. 4818), H478 [17JA]
Economic Development Administration: terminate (see H.R. 6023), H4848 [6JN]
Education Recoupment Trust Fund: establish to recover misused elementary and secondary education funds for the benefit of the affected students (see S. 3390), S5954 [27AU]
Employment: recognize importance of funding workforce development programs (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 2975), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5895), H4283 [21MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN] (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1059), H8169 [12SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6143 [12SE]
EPA: increase assistance for States, water systems, and disadvantaged communities for good financial and environmental management of water systems and strengthen enforcement of safe drinking water requirements (see H.R. 6818), H8725 [13SE]
——— reauthorize appropriations for national drinking water standards assessment and development (see H.R. 7155), H9568 [16NO]
Essex National Heritage Area: repeal funding authorization sunset and total funding cap (see S. 2570), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5334), H1698 [19MR]
Executive Office of the President: reauthorize Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise (see S. 3165), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6610), H7723 [26JY]
FAA: authorize grants from the small airport fund for construction or improvement of a nonapproach control tower (see S. 3512), S6341 [26SE]
——— extend authorizations of Federal aviation programs and extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6897), H9088 [26SE]
——— reauthorize programs (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]
——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2784), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 6014), H4848 [6JN]
FCC: reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (see H.R. 4986), H1074 [8FE]
Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4875), H624 [22JA] (see H.R. 7346), H10336 [19DE]
——— modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (see S. 2374), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4929), H783 [5FE]
——— prohibit funding for development of beerbots or other robot bartenders (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]
——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (see S. 2276), S46 [4JA] (see H.R. 5415), H3049 [26MR]
——— require each agency to submit a report relative to nonessential employees after any lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 5091), H1266 [26FE]
——— require full transparency and congressional oversight of funding transfers within Federal agencies (see S. 3767), S7790 [18DE]
——— require repayment of wasteful agency spending (see S. 3398), S5991 [28AU]
——— strengthen and enhance authority to discipline officers and employees for Anti-Deficiency Act violations (see H.R. 6891), H8884 [25SE]
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]
Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5133), H1340 [1MR]
FEMA: extend authorization for National Dam Safety Program (see H.R. 5827), H3977 [15MY]
——— reauthorize National Urban Search and Rescue Response System (see H.R. 6455), H6588 [19JY]
——— reauthorize Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6609), H7723 [26JY]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3107), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6258), H5973 [28JN]
Forest and Refuge County Foundation: grant Federal charter and establish Natural Resources Permanent Fund to provide stable, increasing, and reliable funding for rural county services (see S. 3753), S7586 [13DE]
Forest Service: reauthorize Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund (see S. 2811), S2594 [9MY]
FRS: bring non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors into the appropriations process (see H.R. 4755), H131 [10JA]
Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H1333 [27FE]
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), H581 [19JA]
Healthy Food Financing Initiative: reauthorize (see H.R. 5017), H1177 [14FE]
House of Representatives: eliminate any August recess until the House has approved all annual appropriation bills for the next fiscal year (see H.R. 7205), H9757 [30NO]
——— implement budget and appropriations process reforms (see H.R. 7191), H9742 [29NO]
House Rules: allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill (see H. Res. 787), H1697 [19MR]
——— prohibit consideration of any legislation that contains earmarks (see H.R. 5369), H1754 [21MR]
——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. 1020), H7154 [24JY]
——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]
Hurricanes: alter Federal share of certain disaster assistance for Puerto Rico in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 6859), H8738 [20SE]
——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 4782), H169 [11JA]
Immigration: cut Federal funding of sanctuary cities and use those funds for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border (see H.R. 5663), H3741 [27AP]
——— establish immigration consumer fraud information hotlines and websites and provide for outreach campaigns on such fraud (see H.R. 6363), H6173 [12JY]
——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9430 [12OC]
——— fund southern border wall by requiring a work-authorized Social Security number to claim refundable tax credits and welfare applicants to verify citizenship, and increasing illegal border crossing fines (see S. 3713), S7319 [5DE]
——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (see S. 2464), S1243 [27FE]
——— prohibit use of Federal funds to implement policy changes in notices terminating temporary protected status for Central American and Haitian nationals (see H.R. 4933), H783 [5FE]
——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2542), S1686 [13MR] (see S. 3699), S7275 [4DE]
Information technology: ensure Federal funds for construction or acquisition of broadband facilities are not spent in areas where sufficient broadband is already offered or where network deployment is already funded (see H. Res. 690), H169 [11JA]
——— prioritize funding for wireless broadband providers in States that have enacted streamlined siting requirements for small cells for fifth generation mobile networks (5G networks) (see H. Res. 689), H169 [11JA]
Insurance: facilitate State efforts to establish auto-enrollment systems to provide opt-out insurance coverage for individuals eligible for premium assistance or Medicaid (see H.R. 5624), H3705 [26AP]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see S. 3153), S4733 [28JN] (see H.R. 6237), H5814 [27JN]
——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), consideration (see H. Res. 989), H6110 [11JY]
——— require Presidents’ annual budget submissions to include the total dollar amount requested for intelligence or intelligence-related activities of the Government (see H.R. 5406), H2041 [22MR]
Iran: limit use of funds for military operations in or against Iran (see S. 3517), S6342 [26SE] (see H.R. 7277), H10169 [12DE]
Israel: authorize assistance for anti-missile defense systems (see H.R. 5126), H1333 [27FE]
——— authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1340 [1MR]
Joint Commission on Budget Process Reform: establish (see H.R. 4911), H732 [30JA]
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 6964), H9404 [28SE]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H8106 [10SE]
——— reauthorize and reform (see H.R. 5170), H1373 [5MR]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see S. 3071), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 5894), H4283 [21MY]
Marine Corps: recognize readiness, end strength, and modernization challenges and that budgetary uncertainty impedes ability to meet ongoing and unexpected threats, putting national security at risk (see H. Res. 994), H6263 [16JY]
Maritime Administration: reauthorize certain provisions (see S. 2717), S2321 [19AP]
Medicaid: increase Federal medical assistance percentage for the District of Columbia (see H.R. 4866), H582 [19JA]
——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H1651 [15MR]
——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care, and reduce certain Federal medical assistance percentages and funds (see H.R. 7397), H10593 [22DE]
Members of Congress: condition pay on budget process and stop automatic adjustments, prohibit use of funds for first class travel, ban lobbying by former Members, and require bipartisan support to consider legislation (see H.R. 5946), H4693 [23MY]
——— constitutional amendment to prohibit receipt of compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect (see H.J. Res. 146), H10586 [21DE]
——— hold salaries in escrow if Congress does not adopt a concurrent budget resolution by a certain date (see H.R. 5465), H3095 [10AP]
——— suspend salary during a Government shutdown (see S. 2327), S348 [19JA] (see H.R. 4870), H582 [19JA]
Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 3530), S6388 [28SE] (see H.R. 6988), H9405 [28SE]
NASA: authorize programs (see S. 3799), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 5503), H3315 [13AP]
——— redesignate certain facilities (see H.R. 6716), H7919 [6SE]
——— secure technological edge of the U.S. in civil and military aviation and aeronautics (see S. 2977), S2924 [24MY]
——— support CubeSat Launch Initiative and recognize development of WeissSat–1 designed by the Weiss School team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (see H. Con. Res. 109), H1334 [27FE]
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6650), H7742 [3AU]
National Endowment for the Arts: prohibit Federal funding to award grant for South Dakota State University Historic Hobo Day (see H.R. 6338), H6111 [11JY]
National Endowment for the Humanities: eliminate funding (see H.R. 5046), H1212 [15FE]
National Park Restoration Fund: establish from Federal land energy production revenues (see S. 2509), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5210), H1476 [7MR]
NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, require advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate North Atlantic Treaty, and authorize Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate in opposition to withdrawal (see S.J. Res. 62), S5423 [26JY]
——— prohibit funding for U.S. withdrawal (see H.R. 6530), H7686 [25JY]
Navy: recognize perilous readiness state due to high operational demands, increased deployment lengths, shortened training periods, and deferred maintenance in the era of sequestration and without consistent funding (see H. Res. 998), H6263 [16JY]
New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (see S. 3291), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6602), H7723 [26JY]
NIH: conduct or support further comprehensive research for creation of a universal influenza vaccine (see S. 2438), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5092), H1266 [26FE]
——— prioritize funding to discover treatments and cures, maintain global leadership in medical innovation, and restore purchasing power (see H.R. 5455), H3095 [10AP]
NIST: authorize programs (see H.R. 6229), H5748 [26JN]
Ohio and Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor: repeal funding limitation (see H.R. 7081), H9439 [19OC]
Pakistan: prohibit funding for assistance and require Dept. of State and AID to transfer funds to the Highway Trust Fund (see S. 2333), S500 [24JA] (see H.R. 4934), H783 [5FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: guarantee funding for navigator programs to provide assistance in choosing health plans and increase outreach and education about plan options and financial support availability (see H.R. 7102), H9459 [30OC]
——— provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 4784), H169 [11JA]
Poverty: provide an increased allocation of funding under certain programs for assistance in persistent poverty counties (see S. 3537), S6438 [2OC] (see H.R. 7009), H9413 [2OC]
Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see S. 3029), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6085), H5151 [13JN]
Public debt: address rising national debt by encouraging Members of the House to introduce and support legislation to cut at least $100 million from Federal programs each year (see H. Res. 885), H3885 [9MY]
——— provide a process for ensuring the U.S. does not default on its obligations by making permanent authority for Congress to disapprove a debt ceiling increase instead of approving it (see S. 2309), S187 [16JA]
——— recognize the national debt as a threat to national security, commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process, and call for passage of a balanced budget (see H. Res. 919), H4776 [5JN]
Public welfare programs: reauthorize Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 3700), S7275 [4DE]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2571), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5339), H1727 [20MR]
SBA: improve the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program (see S. 2419), S907 [13FE]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3072), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 5952), H4728 [24MY]
Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see S. 3635), S7050 [15NO]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 3645), S7051 [15NO] (see H.R. 5084), H1226 [23FE]
Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]
SSA: permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see S. 3147), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6251), H5815 [27JN]
——— prohibit use of funds to develop, test, deploy, implement, or administer Disability Case Processing System (see H.R. 5221), H1501 [8MR]
——— require the President to transmit the annual budget without revisions to Congress and clarify process for closure of field offices (see H.R. 5431), H3059 [5AP]
Steel Industry American Heritage Area Act: repeal funding limitation (see S. 2441), S1164 [15FE]
Transportation: ensure each State receives a fair percentage of total Federal highway funding (see S. 2403), S840 [8FE]
Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6982), H9405 [28SE]
Trump, President: require annual reports on Federal expenditures made to personal business holdings and regulatory actions that financially benefit the President, his businesses, and those of his close family members (see H.R. 5182), H1441 [6MR]
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), H6588 [19JY]
——— redirect U.S. funding from U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East to other entities providing assistance to Palestinians living in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon (see S. 3425), S6059 [6SE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds and establish prize competitions on wildlife and endangered species protection and invasive species management (see H.R. 5885), H4242 [18MY]
U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness: reauthorize (see H.R. 5393), H2041 [22MR]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY] (see H.R. 6796, 6797), H8724 [13SE] (see H.R. 7390), H10586 [21DE]
Voting: require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, provide funding to States to meet such requirements, and study use of open-source electronic voting software (see H.R. 5147), H1340 [1MR]
Wasteful Defense Spending Reduction Commission: establish (see H.R. 5821), H3976 [15MY]
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2329), S467 [23JA]
Cloture motions
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3756, S3757 [12JN], S3933, S3934, S3943 [14JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5412 [26JY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3005 [6JN], S3282 [7JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5755 [21AU], S5875 [23AU]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, S6181 [17SE], S6208 [18SE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5411 [26JY], S5469 [31JY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4275 [20JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, S6116 [12SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3930 [14JN], S3973 [18JN]
Conference reports
Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (H.R. 5515), H6653–H7088 [23JY], H7202–H7637 [25JY]
Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 6157), H8258–H8722 [13SE]
Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H.R. 5895), H7946–H8106 [10SE]
Cost Estimates
Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act (H.R. 1486): CBO, H40 [9JA]
Terrorist Screening and Targeting Review Act (H.R. 4553): CBO, E65 [18JA]
Explanations
Consolidated Appropriations (H.R. 1625), H2045–H2694, H2697–H2902 [22MR]
Letters
Agriculture and Nutrition Act: James F. Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, H3771 [7MY]
——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4047, H4048 [16MY]
——— Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4047 [16MY]
——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4047 [16MY]
——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4048 [16MY]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4047 [16MY]
——— several food bank executives, H4180 [17MY]
——— Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania, H3771 [7MY]
——— Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners, H3771 [7MY]
Agriculture Improvement Act: several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]
Army Stryker combat vehicle funding: several Representatives, H4596 [23MY]
Bipartisan Budget and Appropriations Reform Act: Representative Womack, Committee on the Budget (House), H10321 [19DE]
Budget aggregate and allocation revisions: Representative Womack, Committee on the Budget (House), H3047 [26MR], H8724 [13SE]
Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: Nancy LeaMond, AARP (organization), H3107 [11AP], H3190 [12AP]
——— Scott Frey, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H3190 [12AP]
Coordinated Response Through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing (CRISIS) Act: Representative Frelinghuysen, Committee on Appropriations (House), H5322 [20JN]
——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5321, H5322 [20JN]
——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5322 [20JN]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5321 [20JN]
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program extension: several Representatives, H1546 [14MR]
Dept. of Agriculture programs funding: Greg Fogel, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, H4878 [7JN]
Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform: Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H3580 [26AP], H4001 [16MY]
——— Dena R. Diorio, Mecklenburg County, NC, Manager, H4053 [16MY]
——— Joyce A. Rogers, AARP (organization), H3580 [26AP]
——— Marc Egan, National Education Association, H4003 [16MY]
——— Representative Blunt Rochester, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4000 [16MY]
——— several child advocacy organizations, H4002 [16MY]
Dept. of Defense acquisition of two Ford-class carriers in single contract to reduce cost and expedite fleet growth: several Senators, S5891 [23AU]
Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: Representative Chabot, Committee on Small Business (House), H4376 [22MY]
——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4377 [22MY]
——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4377 [22MY]
——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H4375 [22MY]
——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4375 [22MY]
——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H4376 [22MY]
——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H4378 [22MY]
——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H4377 [22MY]
——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4376 [22MY]
——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H4375 [22MY]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4377 [22MY]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4376 [22MY]
——— Representative Thornberry, Committee on Armed Services (House), H4375, H4376, H4377, H4378 [22MY]
——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H4375 [22MY]
——— Representative Womack, Committee on the Budget (House), H4375 [22MY]
Dept. of Defense low-yield nuclear warhead funding: several former defense and foreign policy officials, H4599 [23MY]
Dept. of Defense operations under a continuing resolution: James N. Mattis, Sec. of Defense, S413 [21JA]
Dept. of Education programs funding: Jeff Carter and Sheryl Cohen, Committee for Education Funding, H4879 [7JN]
Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program reauthorization: Marcy Mistrett, Campaign for Youth Justice (organization), E1341 [28SE]
Dept. of the Treasury Capital Magnet Fund funding: several organizations, H4883 [7JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General funding: Michael J. Missal, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, H4989 [8JN]
Early childhood education programs funding: Council for a Strong America, S120 [10JA]
Election Assistance Commission election security grant program funding: several State attorneys general, S5246 [24JY]
Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1418 [6MR]
——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H1419 [6MR]
Executive order relative to hiring practices for administrative law judges: Hilarie Bass, ABA, H6278 [17JY]
——— Linda Lipsen, American Association for Justice, H6278 [17JY]
FAA programs reauthorization: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H9034 [26SE]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9034 [26SE]
FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement: Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3591 [26AP]
——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3591 [26AP]
——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3592 [26AP]
——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3592 [26AP]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3591, H3592 [26AP]
Foreign diplomacy and development programs funding: several former military leaders, S121 [10JA]
Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act: Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H6316 [17JY]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6316 [17JY]
Housing and community development programs funding: National Housing Conference, H4879 [7JN]
Improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8147 [12SE]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8147 [12SE]
Intelligence services appropriations: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6130 [12JY]
——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H6130 [12JY]
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H9584, H9585 [27NO]
——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H9585 [27NO]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9585 [27NO]
Navy Virginia-class submarine program funding: Gary Roughead, H5808 [27JN]
——— Jonathan W. Greenert, H5808 [27JN]
——— Michael J. Connor, H5809 [27JN]
——— Robert J. Natter, H5809 [27JN]
Navy Virginia-class submarine program funding through reductions in shipbuilding and procurement programs funding: J. Roy Robinson, National Guard Association of the U.S., H5810 [27JN]
——— Patrick M. Shanahan, Deputy Sec. of Defense, H5810 [27JN]
NIST programs authorization: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H8867 [25SE]
——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8867 [25SE]
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Chris Frech, Emergent Biosolutions, Inc., H8787 [25SE]
——— Christopher Healey, Grifols USA, LLC, H8787 [25SE]
——— Cletis Earle, College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and Erik Decker, Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Security (AEHIS), H8787 [25SE]
——— David B. Hoyt, American College of Surgeons (organization), H8778 [25SE]
——— David Burt, Genentech, Inc., H8787 [25SE]
——— Eileen Whalen and Jennifer Ward, Trauma Center Association of America, H8788 [25SE]
——— Jack Kingston, Alliance for Biosecurity and Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H8777 [25SE]
——— James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, H8785 [25SE]
——— Jennifer Nieto Carey, California Life Sciences Association, H8785 [25SE]
——— John Wiesman, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, H8784 [25SE]
——— Kathy Talkington, Pew Charitable Trusts (organization), H8783 [25SE]
——— Kelly Hoover Thompson, Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative, H8788 [25SE]
——— Laurence Corash, Cerus Corp., H8786 [25SE]
——— Linda Rouse O’Neill, Health Industry Distributors Association, H8781 [25SE]
——— Lisa Foster and Abby Bownas, Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, H8777 [25SE]
——— Lori Tremmel Freeman, National Association of County and City Health Officials, H8782 [25SE]
——— Mary Beth Bassett, American Association of Blood Banks, Kate Fry, America’s Blood Centers (organization), and James C. Hrouda, American Red Cross, H8777 [25SE]
——— Michael Fitzpatrick, Cellphire, Inc., H8785 [25SE]
——— Mike Ruley, Allied BioScience, Inc., H8777 [25SE]
——— Paul D. Kivela, American College of Emergency Physicians (organization), H8778 [25SE]
——— Paul G. Auwaerter, Infectious Disease Society of America, H8782 [25SE]
——— Rajeev Venkayya, Takeda Vaccines, Inc., H8788 [25SE]
——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8779 [25SE]
——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8779 [25SE]
——— Richard Hatchett, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, H8786 [25SE]
——— Russell C. Ring, Roche Diagnostics Corp., H8788 [25SE]
——— Stefano Bertuzzi and Allen D. Segal, American Society for Microbiology, H8784 [25SE]
——— William Banner, Jr., and Stephen Kaminski, American Association of Poison Control Centers, H8783 [25SE]
Prohibit Postal Service funding to allow provision of basic financial services: several banking organizations, H6542 [18JY]
——— several organizations, H6541 [18JY]
Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act: Daren Coppock, Agricultural Retailers Association and Chris Jahn, Fertilizer Institute, S7224 [29NO]
——— John Boling, Institute of Makers of Explosives, S7225 [29NO]
——— several organizations, S7224 [29NO]
Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUM’S) Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1409 [6MR]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1409 [6MR]
——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H1409 [6MR]
Require metropolitan planning organizations to include locally elected officials: Mark Dayton, Governor of Minnesota, E594 [7MY]
Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act: Robert B. Goldberg, Jewish Federations of North America, H39 [9JA]
Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: John Gray, Service Employees International Union, H4880 [7JN]
——— several organizations, H4882 [7JN]
State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding: Bruce Lesley, First Focus Campaign for Children (organization), H4878 [7JN]
——— Keith Hall, CBO, H4873 [7JN]
——— several religious organizations, H4880 [7JN]
Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act: Todd A. Cox, Monique L. Dixon, and Nicole Dooley, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., H1563 [14MR]
VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act funding: several veterans and military organizations, S4362 [25JN]
Lists
Committee on Appropriations (House) staff, E1737 [27DE]
Committee on Appropriations (House) subcommittee chairs and ranking members, E1737 [27DE]
Committee on Appropriations (Senate) members and staff who worked on H.R. 6147, consolidated appropriations, S5537 [1AU]
Committee on Appropriations (Senate) staff, S7899 [19DE]
Committee on Appropriations (Senate) staff who worked on H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S5906 [23AU]
Intelligence services appropriations amendments made in order, H6127 [12JY]
Organizations opposed to H.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, H3187–H3189 [12AP]
20 programs that have Hyde protections, prohibiting taxpayer funded abortions, in consolidated appropriations legislation, S1912 [22MR]
Memorandums
EPA Grants Oversight Timeline for Federal Grants to State and Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrators/Association of Local Air Pollution Control Officers (STAPPA-ALAPCO): Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (2004), S2095 [12AP]
Messages
Bipartisan Budget Act Emergency Funding Requirements: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]
Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2019: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]
Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America: President Trump, S872 [12FE], H1103 [13FE]
Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2548 [8MY], H3832 [8MY]
Withdrawal and Revision of Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2990 [5JN], H4761 [5JN]
Motions
Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4257 [20JN]
Continuing: making, H10444 [20DE]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H4230, H4233 [18MY], H6493 [18JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3005 [6JN], S3886, S3887 [13JN], S4858, S4868 [10JY], H4717, H4721 [24MY], H5782, H5784 [27JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1519), S270 [18JA], S1886 [22MR]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5905 [23AU], H5850 [28JN], H7803 [4SE]
Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), H4794 [6JN]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5536 [1AU], H6569 [19JY], H7894, H7895 [6SE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3930 [14JN], S4329 [21JN], S4890 [11JY], H4998 [8JN]
FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3723 [27AP]
Notices
Intention to object to S. 2374, Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act: Senator Wyden, S7521 [12DE]
Press releases
Children’s Hospitals to Congress—Kids Can’t Wait, Fund CHIP Now: Children’s Hospital Association, H508 [18JA]
Congress Must Vote No on Farm Bill: Share Our Strength (organization), H4002 [16MY]
Executive Order Relative to Hiring Practices for Administrative Law Judges: Federal Administrative Law Judges Conference, H6279 [17JY]
——— Marilyn Zahm, Association of Administrative Law Judges, H6278 [17JY]
Proposals
Continuing appropriations, H10443 [20DE]
Remarks in House
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, H576 [19JA]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H468 [17JA], H480 [18JA]
Afridi, Shakil: recognize heroism and call for release from custody by Pakistan, H4702 [24MY]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]
Air Force: A–10 wing replacement funding, H5742 [26JN]
——— acknowledge readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls (H. Res. 1010), H7647–H7649 [25JY]
——— AIM–120 delta advanced medium-range air-to-air missile funding, H5795 [27JN]
——— conduct core sampling study at Lackland AFB, TX, to determine if any regulated or hazardous substances are present along route of wastewater pipeline replacement project, H4702 [24MY]
Americorps: making supplemental appropriations (H.R. 6373), E1009 [13JY]
Amtrak: Gateway Program funding to expand and renovate the northeast corridor rail line between Newark, NJ, and New York, NY, H1466 [7MR]
Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia, H9249 [28SE]
——— allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (H.R. 5294), H5115–H5117 [13JN]
Arizona: convening of national convention of States to discuss constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, E25 [10JA]
Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (H.R. 4871), H596 [20JA]
——— modify U.S. military policy and mission in Afghanistan, H484 [18JA], H1612, H1613 [15MR], H5227 [19JN], E147 [6FE]
——— provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (H.R. 2166), H687 [30JA]
——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations, H5720 [26JN], H9046 [26SE]
——— require receipt of additional training under Transition Assistance Program, H7705 [26JY]
Army: express that not fully resourcing the Army in a timely manner erodes its ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to its ability to conduct military operations (H. Res. 1007), H7650, H7651 [25JY]
——— permit to produce, treat, manage, and use natural gas located under Fort Knox, KY, H4657 [23MY]
——— Quantum Information Sciences program funding, H5742, H5743 [26JN]
——— Stryker combat vehicle funding, H4596 [23MY]
Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (H.R. 3030), H3571–H3573 [25AP], H6315–H6319 [17JY], E493 [18AP], E1030 [18JY]
——— authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), H10546, H10547 [21DE]
Banning, CA: ensure continued receipt of water from conveyance flume, H6383 [17JY]
BIA: construction account funding through reductions in Dept. of the Interior operations funding, H6445 [17JY]
——— public safety and justice facility construction funding, H6444 [17JY]
BLM: prohibit funding to change existing placer mining plan of operation relative to Alaska environmental mitigation, H6516 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to issue grazing leases and permits to those not in compliance with certain regulations, H6510, H6511 [18JY]
Budget: allocation of funds, H906 [7FE], H1106 [13FE], H1134 [14FE], H1182, H1207–H1210 [15FE], H1321 [27FE], H1546 [14MR], H1659 [19MR], H3223–H3230 [13AP], H3914 [10MY]
——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3091 [10AP], H3153, H3157, H3158, H3160, H3162–H3193, H3204 [12AP], H3230, H3307 [13AP], E455 [13AP], E493 [18AP]
——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (H. Res. 811), H3105–H3112 [11AP]
——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 107), H23 [9JA], H3189 [12AP]
——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 109), H3174 [12AP]
——— exempt Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from any Federal balanced budget requirement, H3107–H3109 [11AP], H3175 [12AP], E493 [18AP]
——— impact of sequestration, H7706 [26JY]
——— provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, H621 [22JA], H792 [6FE]
——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H3913–H3918 [10MY], H4871–H4884 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], E817 [8JN], E824 [12JN]
——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]
——— submission of committee allocations, aggregates, and other budgetary levels, H3926 [10MY], H9086 [26SE]
Bureau of Reclamation: environmental restoration projects funding, H4928 [7JN]
——— water research and development programs funding, H4929 [7JN]
Burma: limit security assistance and cooperation and impose financial and visa sanctions against perpetrators of ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces, H4666 [23MY]
California: water infrastructure funding, H8895 [26SE]
Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission: extend authorization (H.R. 5585), H8860 [25SE]
Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), H1105 [13FE], H1133 [14FE], H3966, H3967 [15MY], H4762 [5JN], H5654 [26JN], H7784 [4SE], H9527 [15NO]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2353), Senate amendment, H7160, H7168, H7175–H7194 [25JY]
CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (H.R. 1832), E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: funding, H5126 [13JN]
Classified information: require congressional notification when any executive branch official discloses top secret information to certain foreign countries, H6148 [12JY]
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, H9604–H9652 [27NO]
——— authorizing appropriations, technical corrections (H.R. 7329), H10515, H10516 [21DE]
Columbus, OH: Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority recipient of Dept. of HUD Family Unification Program housing voucher grants, E1589 [30NO]
Committee on Appropriations (House): accomplishments, E1737 [27DE]
——— permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7693–H7699 [26JY]
——— permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1027), H7693–H7699 [26JY]
Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments, H7704, H7705 [26JY]
Congress: importance of bipartisanship, H740 [5FE]
——— legislative priorities, H136 [11JA], H422 [17JA], H495, H498, H499 [18JA], H585 [20JA]
——— legislative process, H558 [19JA], H691 [30JA], H792 [6FE], H1763 [22MR], H4787, H4789 [6JN], H5664 [26JN], H6192 [13JY], H6572, H6573, H6577 [19JY], H7674–H7679 [25JY], H7837 [5SE], H7937, H7938 [7SE], H10115 [12DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10322 [19DE]
——— Office of Technology Assessment funding, H4971, H4972 [7JN]
——— prohibit recesses until adoption of a concurrent budget resolution that results in a balanced budget (H.R. 1936), H4149 [17MY]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 3509), H9359 [28SE]
Continuing: making, H136, H161, H162 [11JA], H415, H421, H422 [17JA], H481, H491, H492, H493, H498, H500, H502, H504–H512, H521–H536, H540, H548, H550 [18JA], H558, H559, H564, H573 [19JA], H585, H586, H587, H589–H602 [20JA], H606–H609 [21JA], H611–H620, H621, H622, H623 [22JA], H792, H822–H830, H834–H896 [6FE], H978, H981, H996–H1071 [8FE], H1078 [13FE], H9040–H9047 [26SE], H10444, H10477–H10483, H10485–H10500, H10501, H10506 [20DE], E85, E89, E90 [22JA], E96 [25JA], E152 [7FE], E164 [8FE], E177 [13FE], E208 [23FE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 143), H9765 [6DE]
——— making (H.R. 4872), unanimous-consent request, H594, H601 [20JA], H605, H606, H607, H608, H609 [21JA], H611, H612, H614 [22JA]
——— making (H.R. 7264), H10124 [12DE]
——— making (H.R. 7397), H10590 [22DE]
Corps of Engineers: Aquatic Nuisance Species Research Program funding, H4956 [7JN]
——— clarify Federal/non-Federal cost share of, require approval before constructing additional technologies at, and expedite completion of, Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study Brandon Road Study, H4829 [6JN]
——— consider historic and national significance of dredging projects when allocating funds, H4926 [7JN]
——— consider water storage when carrying out a water resource development feasibility study, H4816 [6JN]
——— construction account funding, H4925, H4926 [7JN]
——— construction of Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, MI, H4790, H4820, H4821 [6JN], H8227 [13SE]
——— dam rehabilitation funding, H4789 [6JN]
——— expedite completion of repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike in Florida, E849 [15JN]
——— flood control funding, H4966 [7JN]
——— investigation account funding, H4925 [7JN]
——— post-disaster watershed assessment studies funding, H4952, H4953 [7JN]
——— provide greater flexibility and the ability to use a variety of factors in determining financial assurances for certain projects, H4815 [6JN]
——— restore and increase resiliency of public infrastructure in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and continental U.S. damaged as a result of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, H4843, H4844 [6JN]
——— study modifications to Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam to preserve and enhance recreational opportunities, preserve ecosystem, and maintain flood control, H4841, H4842 [6JN]
Corpus Christi, TX: port widening and deepening project funding, H1273 [27FE]
Crime: expand and strengthen Federal sex offenses and reauthorize certain programs established by Child Protection and Safety Act (H.R. 6847), H8839–H8844 [25SE], E1306 [26SE]
Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces: study collateral misconduct and disciplinary actions brought against survivors of sexual assault funding, H5793, H5794 [27JN]
Democratic Party: national agenda, H572 [19JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: clarify that adult failure to meet Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program household eligibility requirements will not make household children ineligible, H4190, H4191 [17MY]
——— conduct study to determine impact the Thrifty Food Program has in calculation of Nutritional Assistance Program block grants payable to Puerto Rico, H4191 [17MY]
——— consider conservation measures already in place to mitigate species or habitat loss when determining if Federal action will jeopardize either species or habitat, H4223, H4224 [18MY]
——— disqualify certain convicted felons from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H4191 [17MY]
——— Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) funding, H3203 [12AP], H10324 [19DE]
——— emergency funding to stop spread of spotted lanternfly in Pennsylvania, H968 [7FE]
——— enhance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, crop insurance, conservation programs, and agricultural research programs, H4230–H4232 [18MY]
——— establish Cattle and Carcass Grading Correlation and Training Centers to improve standardization of beef grading, H4173 [17MY]
——— establish Office of Tribal Relations and New Beginnings Initiative to match funds invested in educational programs or services for Native Americans, H4221 [18MY]
——— expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work-capable requirements and use E-verify system to assure recipients of training are legal immigrants, H4187, H4188 [17MY]
——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, H4152, H4153 [17MY]
——— facilitate assistance to host countries and AID through Farmer-To-Farmer Program, establish geographically defined crop yield metrics system, and make data available to the public, H4189 [17MY]
——— National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program funding, H6493, H6494 [18JY]
——— National Institute of Food and Agriculture agricultural research and extension funding equity for historically Black land-grant colleges and universities, H4204 [17MY]
——— Natural Resources Conservation Service programs funding, H4133–H4135 [16MY]
——— provide States the flexibility to contract out administrative functions of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H4192–H4194 [17MY]
——— reauthorize certain programs, H1376 [6MR]
——— reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, H4051, H4055 [16MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3319 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399 [18AP], H3455 [24AP], H3577, H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3840, H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3913, H3914 [10MY], H3938 [15MY], H3982, H3983, H3985, H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H4046–H4129, H4132–H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4164–H4205 [17MY], H4211, H4213–H4233, H4236–H4240 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E675, E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E901 [22JN], E1075 [26JY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4150–H4163 [17MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), corrections in engrossment, H5450 [21JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H4230, H4231 [18MY]
——— Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program funding, H4874 [7JN]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H1275, H1276, H1321 [27FE], H3066 [10AP], H3100, H3104 [11AP]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3399, H3401 [18AP], H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H3995–H4005, H4046–H4057 [16MY], H4147, H4148, H4151–H4161 [17MY], H4238 [18MY], H5636 [25JN], H10032 [11DE], H10116–H10120 [12DE], H10274 [19DE], E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E1745 [3JA]
——— Value Added Producer Grant program funding, H4866 [7JN]
Dept. of Defense: arthritis research funding, H5739 [26JN]
——— assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of defense security cooperation programs funding, E732 [24MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H3913 [10MY], H4269 [21MY], H4292, H4367–H4581 [22MY], H4588, H4590, H4593, H4603–H4682 [23MY], H4699–H4722, H4723, H4725 [24MY], H5347 [20JN], H6572 [19JY], E713 [23MY], E726, E727, E728, E732, E733 [24MY], E832 [13JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, H7699–H7709 [26JY], H7833 [5SE], E1069 [25JY], E1122 [3AU], E1128 [7AU]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 908), H4593–H4603 [23MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1027), H7693–H7699 [26JY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), corrections in engrossment, H4722 [24MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to instruct conferees, H5783 [27JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to recommit, H4720 [24MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), recommit to conference committee (H. Res. 1019), H7150 [24JY]
——— Breast Cancer Research Program funding, H5745 [26JN]
——— CVN–80 aircraft carrier funding, H5805, H5806 [27JN]
——— Cyber Scholarship Program funding, H5802 [27JN]
——— Defense Information Systems Agency funding, H5747 [26JN]
——— Defense Innovation Unit-Experimental funding, H5800, H5801 [27JN]
——— Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency funding, H5741, H5742 [26JN], H5793 [27JN]
——— Defense-Wide Manufacturing Science and Technology program funding for Microelectronics Cybersecurity Center, H9046 [26SE]
——— demolition of facilities closed by prior base realignment and closure rounds funding, H4973 [7JN]
——— develop a definition and way to measure Procurement Administration Lead Time (PALT), E726 [24MY]
——— electromagnetic railgun development funding, H5743, H5744 [26JN]
——— eliminate requirement of strategy to counter destabilizing activities of Iran, H4558, H4559 [22MY]
——— ensure sufficient funding to address drinking water contaminated with perfluorinated chemicals near the former Wurtsmith AFB, MI, H4972, H4973 [7JN]
——— establish a pilot program to train Armed Forces members in mindfulness stress reduction techniques before deploying to combat zones, H4677 [23MY]
——— establish Military Community Infrastructure Program to ease traffic jams around military bases by making public highway improvements, H5792 [27JN]
——— explosive ordnance disposal equipment upgrades and technology enhancements funding, H5801, H5802 [27JN]
——— express that continuing resolutions erode military readiness and pose a risk to national security and call for Congress to pass defense-related appropriations before the start of a new fiscal year, H6164–H6166 [12JY]
——— express that lack of timely and predictable funding unnecessarily undermines the mission of U.S. Special Operations Command and jeopardizes national security (H. Res. 1009), H7645–H7647 [25JY]
——— foster innovation, provide for rapid transition of technologies, and support entrepreneurial education and sabbatical programs at defense laboratories, H4655 [23MY]
——— gender advisors, foreign security forces training on how to integrate women in security efforts, and National Defense University research on women’s contributions to security funding, H5791 [27JN]
——— Gulf War Illness Research Program funding, H5744, H5745 [26JN]
——— impact of lack of timely and predictable funding on national security, H7674–H7679 [25JY]
——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), H8145–H8150 [12SE], E1255 [13SE]
——— include blast exposure history in service records, E713 [23MY]
——— include dinnerware in items required to be purchased from domestic companies, H4661, H4662 [23MY]
——— include stainless steel flatware in items required to be purchased from domestic companies, H4662, H4663 [23MY]
——— increase flexibility for use of SBA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs funding for commercialization projects, H4656 [23MY]
——— Joint Surveillance Targeting and Attack Radar System (JSTARS) fleet funding, H7707 [26JY]
——— laser scaling technologies for boost-phase intercontinental ballistic missile defense funding, H5789 [27JN]
——— limit W76–2 warhead modification program funding until submittal of report assessing impacts on strategic stability and options to reduce risk of miscalculation by adversaries, H4560–H4562 [22MY]
——— low-yield nuclear warhead funding, H4599, H4600 [23MY], E1281 [24SE]
——— lung cancer research funding, H5797 [27JN]
——— making appropriations, H162 [11JA], H479, H481, H498, H540 [18JA], H621 [22JA], H685, H690–H725 [30JA], H822–H826, H888–H896 [6FE], H1207–H1210 [15FE], H2019, H2020, H2026 [22MR]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 1301), Senate amendment, H1071 [8FE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5706–H5747 [26JN], H5759, H5789–H5812 [27JN], H5846–H5852, H5966 [28JN], E948 [28JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, H9040–H9047 [26SE], E1316, E1324 [27SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration (H. Res. 964), H5759–H5765 [27JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1077), H8897–H8904 [26SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), H9059 [26SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), corrections in engrossment, H5967 [28JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), motion to instruct conferees, H7803–H7806 [4SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), motion to recommit, H5850, H5851 [28JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), Senate amendment, H7803 [4SE]
——— National Nuclear Security Administration weapons activities funding, H4666, H4667 [23MY]
——— National Security Technology Accelerator funding, H5744 [26JN]
——— open air burn pits research funding, H5796–H5798 [27JN]
——— overseas contingency operations funding, H4557, H4558 [22MY]
——— peer-reviewed traumatic brain injury and psychological health research funding, H5850, H5851 [28JN]
——— prohibit funding for procurement or extension of a contract for goods or services from certain foreign telecommunications companies, H5805 [27JN]
——— prohibit funding to contravene existing Federal requirements for meaningful consultation and engagement with tribal communities, H5747 [26JN]
——— prohibit funding to contravene the War Powers Resolution, H5719 [26JN]
——— prohibit funding to end ROTC programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions and tribal colleges and universities, H5789, H5790 [27JN]
——— prohibit funding to propose, plan, or execute any additional base realignment and closure rounds, H4994, H4995 [8JN]
——— prohibit funding to sell land and housing units known as Shenandoah Square in Mountain View, CA, H4993, H4994 [8JN]
——— prohibit reduction in workforce at Defense Finance and Accounting Service, H4655 [23MY]
——— provide access to training manuals, emergency guidance, and other training publications on mobile telephone applications, H4677 [23MY]
——— provide estimate of projected life cycle costs of each type of nuclear weapon and delivery platform, H4559, H4560 [22MY]
——— provide flexibility to provide technical assistance by U.S. military women to military women in other countries combating violence as a weapon of war, terrorism, human trafficking, or narcotics trafficking, H5738, H5739 [26JN]
——— recognize importance of Congress completing appropriations legislation, reconcile differences between House and Senate versions, and present to the President before the start of new fiscal year (H. Res. 995), H6285–H6289 [17JY]
——— recognize importance of Dover AFB, DE, H4676 [23MY]
——— report on existing incentive programs for cost-saving ideas and how to expand and streamline such programs to reward personnel who improve efficiency, H4598 [23MY]
——— report to Congress on environmental restoration efforts to address groundwater contamination from defense-related activities, H4655 [23MY]
——— Rome Lab funding, H5966 [28JN]
——— Sexual Assault Special Victims’s Counsel Program funding, H5803 [27JN]
——— Special Operations Forces funding, H5796 [27JN]
——— STARBASE program funding, H5739 [26JN]
——— study how to attract and recruit students with experience in certain technical fields from institutions of higher education, including minority-serving institutions, H4702 [24MY]
——— submit human rights report on efforts relative to repatriation of U.S. soldiers remains, Korean-American family reunifications, and travel security risks, E728 [24MY]
——— Tomahawk cruise missile funding, H5791, H5792 [27JN]
——— training and retention of cybersecurity professionals funding, H5792, H5793 [27JN]
——— triple-negative breast cancer research funding, H5799 [27JN]
Dept. of Education: allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer, H9044 [26SE]
——— award grants to States to establish universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools (H.R. 5096), E219 [26FE]
——— prohibit funding to purchase firearms for teachers, H7804 [4SE]
——— provide Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding parity for certain territories known as ‘‘outlying areas’’ (H.R. 6770), H8110 [12SE]
Dept. of Energy: Advanced Manufacturing Office funding, H4931 [7JN]
——— Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) funding, H4939, H4940 [7JN]
——— Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) funding through reductions in fossil energy research and development funding, H4934–H4936 [7JN]
——— authorize Office of Science basic research programs (H.R. 5905), H5771–H5779 [27JN]
——— Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response program funding, H4933 [7JN]
——— Defense-Related Uranium Mines Program funding, H4945 [7JN]
——— electric power grid cybersecurity funding, H4965 [7JN]
——— electricity delivery program funding, H4933 [7JN]
——— Environmental Justice Program funding to address environmental concerns in both urban and rural settings, H4940 [7JN]
——— establish policy for Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (H.R. 5906), H5779–H5781 [27JN]
——— Hanford, WA, nuclear waste storage site cleanup funding, H3891 [10MY]
——— Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project funding, H4904 [7JN]
——— National Nuclear Security Administration defense nuclear nonproliferation funding, H4944, H4945 [7JN]
——— National Nuclear Security Administration defense nuclear nonproliferation funding through reduction of W76–2 warhead modification program funding, H4941–H4944 [7JN]
——— National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H4966 [7JN]
——— National Renewable Energy Laboratory funding, H4965 [7JN]
——— Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy linear generator technology funding, H4964 [7JN]
——— Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy offshore wind job training grants funding, H4932 [7JN]
——— Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy SuperTruck II program funding, H4930 [7JN]
——— Office of Fossil Energy solid oxide fuel cell research technology funding, H4934 [7JN]
——— Office of Nuclear Energy construction of versatile reactor-based fast neutron source funding, H4933, H4934 [7JN]
——— prohibit funding for purchase of heavy water from Iran, H4954, H4955 [7JN]
——— prohibit funding to sell transmission assets of Bonneville Power Administration, Southwestern Power Administration, Western Area Power Administration, and TVA, H4950 [7JN], E813 [8JN]
——— reduce salary of Western Area Power Administration Administrator Mark Gabriel, pursuant to House of Representatives’ Holman Rule allowing such reduction, H4946, H4947 [7JN]
——— research and grants funding for innovation in safe and secure storage, treatment, transportation, and disposal of spent nuclear fuel from civilian nuclear reactors, H4936, H4937 [7JN]
——— science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs for minorities funding, H4953 [7JN]
——— Water Powers Technologies Office marine and hydrokinetic energy research and technologies funding, H4930, H4931 [7JN]
Dept. of HHS: amend and reauthorize National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting (NASPER) Grant Program, H3436 [18AP]
——— appropriate funds for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants (H.R. 3495), H5110 [13JN]
——— authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (H.R. 6174), E882 [21JN]
——— extend funding for certain public health programs, H614 [22JA], H824, H826, H891, H893–H895 [6FE]
——— extend funding for certain public health programs (H.R. 4820), H499, H506, H507, H533 [18JA]
——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, H482 [18JA], H656 [29JA], H824, H892–H895 [6FE]
——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6378), H8759–H8789 [25SE]
——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 7328), H10366–H10393 [20DE]
——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (H.R. 5385), H6600–H6602 [23JY], E1062 [25JY]
——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (H.R. 5329), H5057–H5059 [12JN]
——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (H.R. 2410), H1240–H1243 [26FE]
——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), H10052–H10054, H10056 [11DE]
——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (H.R. 5641), H9536 [15NO]
——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (S. 2278), H10286–H10288 [19DE]
——— survey organizations that provide substance use treatment services and submit plan to Congress to appropriate resources to address inadequacies in services or funding identified in survey, H5566, H5567 [22JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, H2021 [22MR], H10092 [11DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10326–H10332 [19DE]
——— provide funding to secure nonprofit facilities from terrorist attacks (H.R. 1486), H38–H40 [9JA]
——— transfer of funds from FEMA to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to upgrade detention facilities, H8162 [12SE], H8182 [13SE]
Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), H1573–H1576 [14MR]
——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]
——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), Senate amendment, H4793–H4798 [6JN]
——— make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (S. 772), H1233, H1234 [26FE], E236 [27FE]
——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), H10396–H10401 [20DE]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program, H2018 [22MR]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (H.R. 4909), H1489–H1494 [8MR], H1553, H1559–H1566, H1586, H1587 [14MR], H1613, H1617, H1623 [15MR], H1702 [20MR], E347 [20MR]
——— reauthorize Sex Offender Management Assistance Program and U.S. Marshals Service program providing Federal assistance for violations of sex offender registration requirements, H8841–H8844 [25SE]
——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 68), H1574 [14MR], H9390 [28SE], E1341 [28SE], E1356 [2OC], E1459 [26OC]
Dept. of State: anniversary of President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), H10108 [12DE]
——— extend Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs, H7705, H7706 [26JY]
——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (H.R. 6651), H9488–H9491 [13NO]
——— importance of Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism in war on terrorism, E1529 [15NO]
——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), H10548–H10550 [21DE]
——— President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding, H7161 [25JY]
——— refugee resettlement agencies funding, H10115 [12DE]
Dept. of the Interior: Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Economic Development Pilot Program funding for Appalachian States through reductions in EPA operating account funding, H6443, H6444 [17JY]
——— Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program funding, H6381 [17JY]
——— Delaware River Basin Restoration Program funding through reductions in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service construction funding, H6435, H6436 [17JY]
——— Historic Preservation Fund competitive grants funding for the survey and nomination of properties to the National Register of Historic Places and as National Historic Landmarks, H6437, H6438 [17JY]
——— Office of Inspector General funding, H6449 [17JY]
——— Office of Insular Affairs funding, H6445, H6446 [17JY]
——— Office of Navajo and Hopi Relocation funding, H6450 [17JY]
——— Payment in Lieu of Taxes program funding, H7895 [6SE]
——— prohibit funding to implement California Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan relative to New Melones reservoir, H6521–H6523 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to redirect Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act allocated funds, H6511 [18JY]
——— Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act administrative expenses account funding, H6449 [17JY]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2021 [22MR]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3354), H481 [18JA]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6270, H6272, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6497–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], E1028, E1029 [18JY], E1055 [24JY], E1066 [25JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (H. Res. 996), H6274–H6282 [17JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), motion to instruct conferees, H7895 [6SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), motion to recommit, H6569–H6571 [19JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), Senate amendment, H7894–H7896 [6SE]
Dept. of the Treasury: Community Development Financial Institutions funding, H6532 [18JY]
——— financial impact of pyrrhotite in concrete home foundations study funding, H6530, H6531 [18JY]
——— Native American Community Development Financial Institutions Assistance Program funding, H6531 [18JY]
Dept. of Transportation: conduct study of potential impacts of significantly delayed, significantly diminished, or completely failed delivery of Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), H3657 [26AP]
——— ensure terrorists and criminal organizations are not able to register aircraft in the U.S., H3680 [26AP]
——— Essential Air Service program funding, H3593 [26AP], H3719, H3720 [27AP]
——— pre-disaster mitigation assistance funding, H9036, H9038 [26SE]
——— provide cost-benefit analysis to Congress on changes to baggage reporting requirements, H3657 [26AP]
——— provide dedicated funding for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program and Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grants (H.R. 4739), E8 [8JA]
——— require airlines to create and make available a document outlining air passenger rights when flight diversions occur, H3656 [26AP]
——— review and revise air travel regulations to improve assistance for individuals with disabilities, H3656 [26AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Adaptive Sports Equine-Assisted Therapy Program funding, H4977 [7JN]
——— Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry educational outreach funding, H4974 [7JN]
——— Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry funding, H4976, H4977 [7JN]
——— create an opioid abuse health care kit for community health centers, H4986, H4987 [8JN]
——— designate certain funding for hospital care and medical services in non-departmental facilities pursuant to contracts as changes in concepts and definitions for certain budgetary purposes (H.R. 5805), H3998 [16MY], H4866 [7JN]
——— develop hospice care standards tailored to the needs of combat veterans, H4975 [7JN]
——— Electronic Health Record Modernization Program funding, H4867 [7JN]
——— ensure health care providers at VA medical facilities complete a continuing education course in pain management, H4987 [8JN]
——— ensure the VA phone system allows veterans to directly call their local community-based outpatient center for appointments, H4975, H4976 [7JN]
——— homeless veterans programs funding, H4990, H4991, H4994 [8JN]
——— mental health and suicide prevention programs funding, H4976 [7JN]
——— prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce proposed rule relative to injured or amputee veteran’s ability to select prosthetist or orthotist of choice whether employed by VA or on contract with VA, H4993 [8JN]
——— report on delinquent payments to vendors and contractors, H4987, H4988 [8JN]
——— support university law school programs designed to provide legal assistance to veterans (H.R. 6234), E918 [26JN]
——— Supportive Services for Veteran Families funding, H4991, H4992 [8JN]
——— Veterans Transportation Program funding, H4986 [8JN]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H2024 [22MR], H4786–H4792 [6JN], H4862–H4869, H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4984, H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], H8181–H8184, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E832 [13JN], E1281 [24SE]
Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (H.R. 6350), H6121 [12JY]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2022, H2025 [22MR], H7803–H7806 [4SE], H8897–H8904, H9040–H9047 [26SE]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, H2020 [22MR]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]
Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]
——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]
——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by wildfires, H9083–H9086 [26SE]
Diseases and disorders: Alzheimer’s disease research funding, H5370 [21JN], H6635 [23JY], H7716 [26JY]
——— combating malaria funding, E191 [15FE]
——— disparity in prostate cancer rates among African Americans, H8251 [13SE]
——— increase Alzheimer’s disease awareness and support research funding, E1528 [15NO]
District of Columbia: prohibit funding to implement individual health insurance mandate, H6537, H6538 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to seize property for failure to comply with individual health insurance mandate, H6539 [18JY]
——— provide for budget autonomy, H7674 [25JY], H7713–H7716 [26JY]
Drugs: address fentanyl abuse epidemic, E1222 [7SE]
——— address opioid drug abuse epidemic by securing the southern border, H5667 [26JN], H10326, H10327 [19DE]
——— address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, H5161 [14JN]
——— increase State funding for response to opioid misuse crisis and research on addiction and pain relative to substance misuse crisis (H.R. 4501), H5299 [20JN]
——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, H607 [21JA], H2031 [22MR]
——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic (H.R. 4938), H792, H793 [6FE]
——— 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 (H.R. 5545), H5113 [13JN], H5323 [20JN]
——— provide for additional residency positions to help combat opioid crisis, increase funding for opioid abuse crisis, and prohibit delays of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products, H5570 [22JN], E905 [25JN]
Election Assistance Commission: election security grant program funding, H6276, H6277, H6381, H6382 [17JY], H6477, H6480–H6483, H6485 [18JY], H6569–H6571, H6572, H6573 [19JY]
Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H4951, H4955 [7JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4984, H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], E813, E815, E816 [8JN], E832 [13JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E1281 [24SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1059), H8181–H8184 [13SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H8245 [13SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to recommit, H4998, H4999 [8JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), Senate amendment, H5826 [28JN]
EPA: brownfield revitalization program funding, H6448 [17JY]
——— Clean Watersheds Needs Survey funding, H6451 [17JY]
——— eliminate certain programs, close field offices, and lease or sell underutilized properties (H.R. 958), H6452 [17JY]
——— funding, H1201, H1203 [15FE], H6270, H6380 [17JY]
——— Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, H1380 [6MR], H6277 [17JY], H9100 [27SE]
——— increase assistance for States, water systems, and disadvantaged communities for good financial and environmental management of water systems and strengthen enforcement of safe drinking water requirements, H8225 [13SE]
——— Lake Champlain Basin Program funding, H6447 [17JY]
——— lead in drinking water reduction programs funding, H6504, H6505 [18JY]
——— National Estuary Program funding, H6452 [17JY]
——— prohibit compensation of employees using a special pay-scale intended for health care industry leaders, H6512 [18JY]
——— prohibit exemption from water quality permitting requirements for pollution discharges from agricultural, ranching, or forestry lands under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6459, H6460 [17JY]
——— prohibit funding for Office of Environmental Justice Environmental Justice Small Grants Program, H6528, H6529 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding for revised water quality standard implementation in Washington (State), H6505, H6506 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to enforce methane emissions rule, H6502, H6503 [18JY], E1066 [25JY]
——— prohibit funding to force Chesapeake Bay watershed States to comply with total maximum daily load nutrient limits and certain watershed implementation plans, H6509, H6510 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce ground-level ozone standards, H6514 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to implement social cost of carbon emissions rule, H6503, H6504 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to mandate State greenhouse gas emissions levels based on reciprocal agreements with foreign countries, H6516, H6517 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to modify rule on management and disposal of coal ash, H6515 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to regulate trailers under the Clean Air Act, H6506, H6507 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to reorganize or eliminate Great Lakes Advisory Board, H6502 [18JY]
——— prohibit use of funds to enforce abandonment criteria for prior converted cropland, H4967 [7JN]
——— prohibit use of funds to prepare, propose, or promulgate any regulation or guidance related to the social cost of carbon, H4968, H4969 [7JN]
——— reauthorize Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, H8175, H8228 [13SE]
——— require permit for certain discharges of dredged or fill material, H4926–H4928 [7JN]
——— Superfund Enforcement program funding, H6382, H6453, H6454 [17JY]
——— U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program funding through reductions in Dept. of the Interior operations funding, H6447, H6448 [17JY]
FAA: Airport Improvement Program funding, H3597 [26AP]
——— allow regulation of transportation of lithium batteries by air, H3658 [26AP]
——— allow use of State highway specifications for airfield pavement construction and improvement at nonprimary airports, H3669 [26AP]
——— authorize use of certain actively tethered public unmanned aircraft systems for public safety purposes, specifically fire engines, E564 [27AP]
——— conduct study on alternative ways to sample day-night average sound levels in and around airports, H3657 [26AP]
——— conduct study on diversity of cybersecurity workforce in order to develop recommendations to increase size, quality, and diversity of such workforce, H3683 [26AP]
——— develop global-scale probabilistic convection guidance capability so that aircraft can avoid encounters with convection that causes turbulence, H3681 [26AP]
——— engage and cooperate with air carriers to identify and facilitate opportunities for air carriers to retrofit aircraft with devices that mitigate noise, including vortex generators, H3681 [26AP]
——— ensure that airports participating in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program comply with prompt payment requirements relative to Passenger Facility Charge funded projects, H3669 [26AP]
——— establish pilot program to permit operators of Stage 2 airplanes to conduct operations in medium-hub or non-hub airports, H3658 [26AP]
——— establish pilot program to provide air traffic control services on a preferential basis to aircraft equipped with Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) technology, H3657 [26AP]
——— extend authorizations of Federal aviation programs and extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6897), H9060 [26SE]
——— partner with State and local agencies to educate public about dangers of operating unmanned aircraft over areas with temporary flight restrictions due to emergency response efforts, H3656 [26AP]
——— provide for research and development to advance aviation safety, security, and economic competitiveness, H3596, H3597 [26AP]
——— reauthorize programs, H8905–H9040 [26SE], H9101 [27SE], H9156 [28SE], E1336, E1341 [28SE], E1398 [12OC], E1510 [13NO]
——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3587, H3590–H3688, H3691 [26AP], H3710–H3726, H3728 [27AP], E561, E564, E568, E570 [27AP], E578 [1MY], E594 [7MY], E731 [24MY]
——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]
——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), corrections in engrossment, H3728 [27AP]
——— require report on commercial airline and passenger safety, including plane age, over-all use, flight hours, metal fatigue, contractor maintenance, and aging airplane inspection rules, H3669 [26AP]
——— review North Shore Helicopter Route to address noise impact on affected communities, improve altitude enforcement, and assess alternatives including an all water route over the Atlantic Ocean, H3682, H3683 [26AP]
——— study economic impact of Temporary Flight Restrictions on local airports, recommend mitigation options, and analyze security procedures to allow limited use of certain airports, H3643, H3669 [26AP]
——— submit report to Congress on possible unmanned aircraft systems operation on spectrum allocated for aviation use, H3656 [26AP]
——— utilize remote detection and identification technologies to identify unmanned aircraft systems not in compliance with Federal aviation laws and report to Congress on number of such aircraft entering restricted airspace, E564 [27AP]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6014), H4983 [8JN], H7865–H7868 [5SE], H9359 [28SE], E1356 [2OC]
FCC: expand broadband Internet access service to rural areas, H10275 [19DE]
——— reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (H.R. 4986), H1398–H1414 [6MR], E271, E272 [7MR]
Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (H.R. 4875), E88 [22JA]
——— guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (H.R. 7346), E1686 [19DE]
——— prohibit funding for Executive order relative to hiring practices for administrative law judges and preserve the impartiality, independence, and competence of administrative law judges, H6278, H6279 [17JY]
——— prohibit funding for payment of legal fees of outside advocacy groups for certain environmental settlements, H6529, H6530 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding for State or local governments to buy from or contract with certain Chinese telecommunications companies, H4655 [23MY]
——— prohibit purchase of certain Chinese-made video surveillance equipment or services, H4656 [23MY]
——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (H.R. 5415), H6200, H6201 [16JY]
——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (S. 2276), H10526 [21DE]
——— reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, H1496 [8MR]
Federal employees: prohibit use of Federal funds for painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government (S. 188), H1418, H1419 [6MR]
FEMA: clarify that hazard mitigation funding can be used to remove standing burned trees and replacing water systems that have been burned and caused contamination, H3715 [27AP]
——— disaster relief funding, H9038, H9039 [26SE]
——— improve arbitration process for those disputing their eligibility for assistance, or repayment of assistance, following a disaster, H3715, H3716 [27AP]
——— make Office of Disaster Response and Recovery permanent, E570 [27AP]
——— waive cost share requirements for disaster recovery assistance to those affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and California wildfires, H3724 [27AP]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6272, H6275–H6282, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6530–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], H7894–H7896 [6SE]
Firearms: authorize funding to increase access to mental health care to reduce gun violence (H.R. 1982), E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]
Fish and fishing: stock assessments funding, H6060 [11JY]
Fisher House Foundation, Inc.: funding, H5798 [27JN]
Food: address U.S. hunger crisis, H10274 [19DE]
Forest Service: combating illegal marijuana growing operations funding through reductions in forest and rangeland research account funding, H6454, H6455 [17JY]
——— emerald ash borer eradication funding, H6455 [17JY]
——— hazardous fuels management activities funding through reductions in forest products funding, H6456, H6457 [17JY]
——— modernize competitive forestry, natural resources, and environmental grants program and prioritize grants for forest restoration, H4215, H4216 [18MY]
——— reauthorize Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund, H4172 [17MY]
——— Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program funding, H6455, H6456 [17JY]
——— wildfire suppression and prevention funding, H7813 [4SE]
GAO: conduct financial review of obligated expenditures from the Independent Counsel appropriation and require any findings be submitted to certain congressional committees, H4970, H4971 [7JN]
——— conduct study on economic impact of proposed reforms to Dept. of Transportation Essential Air Service program on local communities, H3657 [26AP]
——— conduct study on revenue diversion by airports, H3656 [26AP]
——— report on long-term recovery efforts following Hurricanes Andrew, Katrina, Ike, and Sandy and terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to prepare Congress for future long-term disaster recovery planning, H3714 [27AP]
Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5129), E498 [18AP]
——— reauthorize (S. 2269), H9369 [28SE]
Government: making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR], H1759–H1767, H1769–H2027, H2029, H2032, H2037–H2039 [22MR], E371 [26MR]
——— shutdown relative to budget process, H30 [9JA], H456 [17JA], H497 [18JA], H585, H586, H587 [20JA], H605 [21JA], H613, H622 [22JA], H9746, H9755 [30NO], H10092 [11DE], H10114 [12DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10475 [20DE], H10590 [22DE], E98 [25JA]
GSA: ensure competition in commercial e-commerce portal procurement program, H4717 [24MY]
——— prohibit funding to market or sell Plum Island, NY, H6536 [18JY]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H4800, H4804 [6JN], H8224 [13SE]
Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H1355, H1356, H1357–H1363 [5MR], H3891, H3893, H3894 [10MY], H4937, H4938, H4949 [7JN], H6245 [16JY], E816 [8JN]
Holocaust Survivors Assistance Program: funding, E493 [18AP]
House of Representatives: implement budget and appropriations process reforms (H.R. 7191), H10321 [19DE]
——— legislative priorities, H1556 [14MR], H7835 [5SE]
——— Office of Employee Assistance funding, H4970 [7JN]
——— Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program funding, H4969 [7JN], H8243 [13SE]
House Rules: allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill (H. Res. 787), H1704–H1712 [20MR]
——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7693–H7699 [26JY]
Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, H3160 [12AP]
——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H1613 [15MR], H1752 [21MR], H3160 [12AP], H7798 [4SE], H8177 [13SE]
——— expedite disaster recovery assistance for the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, H4862 [7JN]
——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H177 [16JA]
——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, H8895 [26SE], E594 [7MY]
Hydrographic Services Improvement Act: reauthorize (H.R. 221), H5590, H5591 [25JN]
Immigration: fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs, H9556 [16NO]
——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, H1546 [14MR], H5003 [8JN]
——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (H.R. 7073), H9739 [29NO]
Information technology: call for interagency coordination of broadband Internet infrastructure funding in order to maximize benefits of broadband investment, H10122 [12DE]
Infrastructure: importance of investment, H3066 [10AP], H3494 [24AP], H3988 [16MY], H4143 [17MY]
Intelligence services: allow re-review of security clearance to be triggered by a holder’s association with entities that advocate or use force to discriminatorily prevent exercise of constitutional rights, H6132, H6145–H6147 [12JY]
——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), H6129–H6154 [12JY]
——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), consideration (H. Res. 989), H6122–H6129 [12JY]
——— create and implement a plan to expand recruitment efforts to rural and underserved regions, H6149, H6150 [12JY]
——— enhance congressional oversight by augmenting existing reporting requirements regarding disciplinary actions, H6154 [12JY]
——— provide list of foreign state or nonstate actors involved in threats to election campaigns for Federal offices, H6145 [12JY]
——— report on national security threat posed by ‘‘deep fake’’ image and audio manipulation technology, H6148 [12JY]
Iran: report on Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities, H4656 [23MY]
Ironwood Forest National Monument: prohibit funding, H6520, H6521 [18JY]
Israel: authorize assistance for anti-missile defense systems (H.R. 5126), H1319 [27FE]
——— authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (H.R. 5141), E622 [10MY]
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), H9359 [28SE]
——— reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), Senate amendment, H10175 [13DE], E1680 [17DE]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (H.R. 6759), H8163 [12SE]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 502), H5502, H5503 [21JN]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, H2024 [22MR], H4786–H4792 [6JN], H4862–H4869, H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], H8181–H8184, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E1281 [24SE]
——— prohibit funding to purchase plastic drinking straws, H4972 [7JN]
Marine Corps: recognize readiness, end strength, and modernization challenges and that budgetary uncertainty impedes ability to meet ongoing and unexpected threats, putting national security at risk (H. Res. 994), H6286, H6293–H6295 [17JY]
Medicaid: increase Federal medical assistance percentage for the District of Columbia (H.R. 4866), E71 [19JA]
——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, H10047–H10050 [11DE]
——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care, and reduce certain Federal medical assistance percentages and funds (H.R. 7397), H10590 [22DE]
——— reform, H1422 [6MR]
Medicare: establish Universal Medicare Program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. residents (S. 1804), H9808 [10DE]
——— funding, H1422 [6MR]
——— repeal therapy cap, H893–H895 [6FE]
Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children, H9044 [26SE]
——— condition pay on budget process and stop automatic adjustments, prohibit use of funds for first class travel, ban lobbying by former Members, and require bipartisan support to consider legislation (H.R. 5946), H4697 [24MY]
Mental health: mental health education and treatment, and suicide prevention programs funding, H7939 [7SE]
Minnesota: response to President Trump’s budget proposal, E304 [13MR]
Money: add virtual currencies to assessment of threat financing relative to Russia, H6148 [12JY]
Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (S. 3530), H10309–H10313 [19DE]
NASA: support CubeSat Launch Initiative and recognize development of WeissSat–1 designed by the Weiss School team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (H. Con. Res. 109), H1274 [27FE]
National Background Investigations Bureau: retain processing of Federal background investigations at Butler County, PA, facility, H5790, H5791 [27JN]
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), H9581–H9586, H9658 [27NO]
National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H6457, H6458 [17JY]
National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H6457, H6458 [17JY]
National Guard: Counterdrug Program funding, H5806, H5807 [27JN]
——— funding, H612 [22JA]
——— National Guard Youth Challenge Program funding, H5740 [26JN]
National Ocean Policy: implementation funding, H4947–H4949 [7JN]
National Park Service: Historic Preservation Fund competitive grants funding to preserve sites and stories of Civil Rights Movement, H6437 [17JY], E1055 [24JY]
——— Historic Preservation Fund funding, H6436, H6437 [17JY]
——— Historic Preservation Fund Historically Black Colleges and Universities grants funding, H6438–H6440 [17JY], E1055 [24JY]
——— maintenance backlog funding through reductions in BLM land acquisition funding, H6434 [17JY]
——— National Maritime Heritage Grant Program funding, H6440 [17JY], E1029 [18JY]
National security: make rescissions in non-defense spending, H3223–H3230 [13AP]
——— space-based ballistic missile defense technology funding, H5789, H5803–H5805 [27JN]
NATO: urge member countries to meet or exceed their gross domestic product percentage commitment to defense spending, H5994 [10JY], H6047 [11JY], H6179, H6193 [13JY], H6272 [17JY]
Navy: AIM–120 delta advanced medium-range air-to-air missile funding, H5794, H5795 [27JN]
——— recognize perilous readiness state due to high operational demands, increased deployment lengths, shortened training periods, and deferred maintenance in the era of sequestration and without consistent funding (H. Res. 998), H6286, H6289–H6293 [17JY]
——— Virginia-class submarine program funding through reductions in shipbuilding and procurement programs funding, H5807–H5812 [27JN]
New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (H.R. 6602), H10302, H10303 [19DE]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives, H10284 [19DE]
NIST: authorize programs (H.R. 6229), H8865–H8868, H8871 [25SE]
——— importance of Manufacturing Extension Partnership program, H1449 [7MR]
NOAA: reauthorize National Integrated Drought Information System (S. 2200), H10420–H10424 [20DE]
NRC: decommissioning of nuclear powerplants funding, H4947 [7JN]
Office of National Drug Control Policy: High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program funding, H6534 [18JY]
——— reauthorize, redesignate as Office of National Drug Control, and enhance authorities to improve Federal drug control efforts (H.R. 5925), H5304–H5325 [20JN]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: produce a national intelligence estimate of revenue sources of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, H6148, H6149 [12JY]
——— require a briefing on anticipated geopolitical effects of emerging infectious diseases and pandemics and their implications on national security, H6151, H6152 [12JY]
OPM: prohibit funding to administer Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Multi-State Plan program, H6538 [18JY]
Pacific Historic Parks (organization): authorize to establish a commemorative display to honor Armed Forces members who served in the Pacific Theater of World War II (H.R. 4300), E136 [5FE]
Pakistan: assistance funding, H3590 [26AP], H7865 [5SE], E729 [24MY], E1531 [16NO], E1586 [30NO]
——— Coalition Support Fund reimbursements funding, H5745, H5746 [26JN]
——— terminate assistance funding, designate as a state sponsor of terrorism, and remove non-NATO ally status, H9141 [27SE], E1385 [9OC]
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: fetal tissue research and women’s health care services funding, H501 [18JA]
——— provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services, H3404 [18AP]
Postal Service: prohibit funding to allow provision of basic financial services, H6540–H6542 [18JY]
Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), H9578 [27NO], H10054–H10057 [11DE]
Public lands: maximize land management efficiencies, promote land conservation, and generate education funding (H.R. 4257), H5607–H5611 [25JN]
Puerto Rico: provide additional support for electrical power restoration, H3990 [16MY]
Republican Party: national agenda, H622 [22JA]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend, E1681 [17DE]
SBA: employee-ownership loan guarantee program technical assistance, training, and education funding, H6535 [18JY]
——— improve women’s business center program (H.R. 1680), H3801–H3806 [8MY]
——— reauthorize SCORE Association (H.R. 1700), H6028–H6030 [10JY]
SEC: require disclosure of corporate political spending, H6535, H6536 [18JY]
Second Chance Act: reauthorize, H10364 [20DE]
Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (H.R. 7031), E1373 [5OC]
Smithsonian Institution: prohibit funding to limit outreach programs, H6525–H6528 [18JY]
——— U.N. International Decade for People of African Descent exhibit funding, H6446, H6447 [17JY]
Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H30 [9JA], H91, H97, H98, H101, H102, H128, H129 [10JA], H162 [11JA], H175 [16JA], H424, H425, H426 [17JA], H491, H493, H505–H510, H528–H536 [18JA], H585, H586, H594–H596, H598 [20JA], H606, H609 [21JA], H611, H612, H613, H614, H615, H616, H623 [22JA], H1493, H1494 [8MR], E89, E90 [22JA]
——— State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, H3914–H3918 [10MY], H4863–H4866, H4873–H4878, H4880–H4882 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], H6573 [19JY]
Superior National Forest: prohibit funding to withdraw certain lands from mineral and geothermal leasing, H6513, H6514 [18JY]
Taxation: extend tax on coal production in order to fund Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, H10476 [20DE]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), Senate amendment, H10539–H10544 [21DE]
Transportation: require metropolitan planning organizations to include locally elected officials, H3671, H3672 [26AP], E594 [7MY]
Transportation Security Administration: U.S. Air Marshals Service funding, H3589 [26AP]
Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), H10544–H10546 [21DE]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H10501, H10506 [20DE]
——— proposed rule prohibiting family planning clinics from receiving Title X funding if they provide abortion services, H4246, H4272–H4275 [21MY]
Tyndall AFB, FL: accelerate modernization of F–22 fighter training wing, H4590 [23MY]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Anadromous Fish Screen Program funding, H4929 [7JN]
——— modernize funding of wildlife conservation (H.R. 2591), H8133, H8134 [12SE]
——— prohibit funding to carry out any rulemaking on the status of the lesser prairie chicken, H6518, H6519 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to eliminate Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnerships, H6523–H6525 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce the threatened species or endangered species listing of any plant or wildlife that has not undergone a periodic review, H6508, H6509 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to limit or prohibit use of genetically modified crops in commercial agricultural operations conducted on national wildlife refuges, H6523 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to treat New Mexico meadow jumping mouse as an endangered species, H6517, H6518 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to treat Preble’s meadow jumping mouse as a threatened species, H6507, H6508 [18JY]
U.S. Geological Survey: funding to develop a map showing pyrrhotite occurrences across the U.S., H6441 [17JY]
——— Great Lakes Fisheries Program funding, H6441 [17JY]
——— Great Lakes grass carp eradication funding, H6442 [17JY]
——— Volcano Hazards Program funding, H6442 [17JY]
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: funding, E493 [18AP]
VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: funding, H4866 [7JN]
Veterans: extend homeless veterans reintegration programs and clarify eligibility for services under such programs (H.R. 4451), H4263–H4265 [21MY], E1728 [21DE]
——— provide outreach to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, H5720 [26JN], H5800 [27JN]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize, H1170 [14FE], H1377 [6MR], H7674 [25JY], H8250 [13SE]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 6545), H8250 [13SE], H8847 [25SE], H8900, H8901 [26SE], H9156, H9393, H9394, H9396 [28SE], E1309 [26SE], E1316 [27SE], E1356 [2OC]
Water: prohibit repeal of Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6460, H6461 [17JY]
Wildfires: commend first responders for efforts in response to wildfires in California, H10034 [11DE]
——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders for efforts in response to, and provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, H9508 [13NO]
——— provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, H9696 [29NO]
Remarks in Senate
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, S1905–S1908, S1910–S1913, S1920–S1922 [22MR], S2544 [8MY]
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs, S93–S95 [9JA], S123 [10JA]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5258 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5337, S5339 [25JY], S5394, S5398, S5406–S5411 [26JY], S5468 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]
——— making appropriations (S. 2976), S6203 [18SE]
Amtrak: long-distance passenger rail routes funding, S5338, S5339 [25JY]
——— require Inspector General to update audit report concerning on-time performance, S5241 [24JY]
Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown, S354 [19JA], S383, S387 [20JA], S396, S400, S408–S410, S414, S426 [21JA]
——— restrict use of funds for kinetic military operations in North Korea (S. 2047), S1820 [20MR]
Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), S7522, S7523 [12DE]
Budget: allocation of funds, S855, S856 [12FE], S891 [13FE], S1705 [14MR], S2659 [15MY], S7417 [11DE]
——— establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government, S4472 [27JN], S7648 [17DE]
——— establish biennial cycle, S1705 [14MR]
——— include Social Security outlays and revenue totals, reexamine and justify each Federal agency’s needs and priorities, and require a GAO report on programs with spending authority or permanent appropriations, S2313 [19AP]
——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions, S1705 [14MR]
——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (S. 918), S277 [18JA], S415 [21JA]
——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (S. 2339), S823 [8FE], S848 [9FE]
——— provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, S33–S35 [4JA], S120 [10JA], S163 [11JA]
——— reform budget process and improve implementation of budget plans, S2312 [19AP], S7031–S7034 [15NO]
——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4254 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]
——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), motion to discharge, S4257–S4259, S4261 [20JN]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028 (S. Con. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2736–S2743, S2745–S2748, S2769 [17MY]
Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), S5225 [23JY], S5352 [25JY], S5395, S5396, S5404 [26JY], S5506–S5508 [31JY]
——— reauthorize (S. 3217), S4963 [16JY]
CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (S. 834), S1232 [27FE]
——— childhood lead exposure reduction efforts funding, S5801 [22AU]
——— investigation of potential cancer clusters funding, S5801 [22AU]
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, S2191, S2194, S2197, S2225 [17AP], S2228, S2231–S2235, S2238–S2241, S2249–S2252 [18AP], S2309 [19AP], S2373 [24AP], S6903–S6908 [13NO], S6937–S6940, S6942, S6949, S6956–S6958 [14NO], S6973–S7020, S7042 [15NO], S7129 [27NO]
——— authorizing appropriations (S. 1129), S802–S804 [8FE]
Commission on the National Defense Strategy for the U.S.: release of ‘‘Providing for the Common Defense—Assessment and Recommendations of the National Defense Strategy Commission’’ report, S6970–S6973 [15NO], S7413 [11DE], S7749–S7752, S7754, S7759 [18DE], S7852 [19DE]
Committee on Approprations (Senate): rename as Committee on Budget and Appropriations (Senate), S7648 [17DE]
——— rename as Committee on the Budget (Senate), S4473 [27JN]
Committee on Appropriations (Senate): tribute to members and staff who worked on H.R. 6147, consolidated appropriations, S5537 [1AU]
——— tribute to members and staff who worked on H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S5905, S5906 [23AU]
Committee on the Budget (Senate): rename as Committee on Debt Control (Senate), S4473 [27JN], S7648 [17DE]
——— revision of budgetary allocations, aggregates, and levels, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2003 [9AP], S2512 [7MY], S3978 [18JN], S5689 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC]
Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): accomplishments, S7982–S7984 [20DE]
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate): accomplishments, S7834 [19DE]
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand, S6050 [6SE], S6126 [12SE], S6170 [17SE]
——— reauthorize and expand (S. 2456), S1245–S1247 [27FE], S2471 [26AP], S2573 [9MY], S3597 [11JN], S7176 [28NO]
Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S38 [4JA], S453 [23JA], S793 [8FE], S2889 [24MY], S7020 [15NO], S7073–S7076 [26NO], S7330–S7332 [6DE]
——— legislative priorities, S7389 [11DE], S7627 [17DE]
——— legislative process, S564, S565 [30JA], S596, S597 [5FE], S848 [9FE], S1704 [14MR], S2448, S2450–S2452 [26AP], S2660 [15MY], S3017 [6JN], S3395 [11JN], S3974 [18JN], S4013, S4014 [19JN], S4314, S4325 [21JN], S4354, S4359, S4363 [25JN], S4380 [26JN], S4472 [27JN], S4924 [12JY], S5671, S5673, S5684 [16AU], S5705 [20AU], S5808 [22AU], S6044–S6046, S6048 [6SE], S6751 [10OC], S7648 [17DE]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 3509), S6348 [26SE]
Continuing: making, S2, S4, S5 [3JA], S27–S29, S33 [4JA], S50–S52 [8JA], S82 [9JA], S114, S116 [10JA], S144, S163–S165 [11JA], S173 [16JA], S214, S219–S223, S259, S263 [17JA], S266–S269, S275–S278, S280–S291, S303–S308 [18JA], S315–S344, S351–S355 [19JA], S359–S373, S378–S393 [20JA], S395–S428 [21JA], S429–S438 [22JA], S445–S449 [23JA], S485 [24JA], S565 [30JA], S596, S597, S599, S601 [5FE], S618, S622 [6FE], S671, S672, S680, S683–S688 [7FE], S793–S797, S799, S804–S810, S812–S838 [8FE], S847–S850 [9FE], S887 [12FE], S1731, S1732 [14MR], S6198, S6201–S6208, S6213 [18SE], S7219 [29NO], S7648 [17DE], S7823, S7827, S7845, S7891, S7898, S7899, S7905 [19DE], S7962 [20DE], S8005–S8007, S8012 [21DE], S8021–S8026 [22DE], S8047 [27DE], S8051 [2JA]
——— making (H.J. Res. 143), S7328, S7337 [6DE], S7382 [10DE]
Corps of Engineers: Boston Harbor improvement project, Plymouth Harbor dredging project, and Cape Cod bridge replacement project funding, S6748 [10OC]
——— require report on status of returning excess non-Federal funds to non-Federal project sponsors, S4021 [19JN]
Cyberspace Solarium Commission: establish, S3927 [13JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3747 [12JN]
——— Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative funding, S7425 [11DE]
——— prohibit funding to revoke certain exceptions regarding grain elevators, S5339 [25JY]
——— prohibit funding to support development of insect-based foods for human consumption, including cricket farming and taste-testing of insect-based foods, S5398 [26JY]
——— prohibit retaliation against contract farmers by large integrated corporate farms, S4474 [27JN]
——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (S. 2384), S653 [6FE]
——— provide support for dairy producers, S4390 [26JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]
——— require transparency in how large integrated corporate farms calculate payments made to contract farmers, S4475 [27JN]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S4389 [26JN], S4475 [27JN], S4702–S4704, S4708, S4711–S4713 [28JN]
Dept. of Defense: across-the-board funding reduction, S3966 [18JN]
——— address issues with accounting systems in order to achieve clean audit opinions on financial statements, S4907 [11JY]
——— allow acquisition of two Ford-class carriers in single contract to reduce cost and expedite fleet growth, S5890, S5891 [23AU]
——— allow transfer of resources to other Federal agencies to support stability operations in post-conflict zones, S4025 [19JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S2954 [4JN], S2973, S2998 [5JN], S3003, S3020–S3022 [6JN], S3403–S3596 [11JN], S3729–S3736, S3739–S3748, S3750–S3752, S3756 [12JN], S3863, S3866, S3867, S3871, S3876–S3887, S3892–S3902, S3927 [13JN], S3929–S3943, S3948 [14JN], S3961, S3963, S3965–S3973, S3979 [18JN], S4012, S4013, S4024 [19JN], S4330 [21JN], S4466 [27JN], S4695 [28JN], S4857, S4867 [10JY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5238 [24JY], S5412 [26JY], S5475, S5480, S5508 [31JY], S5528, S5538–S5547, S5549–S5551, S5554, S5558, S5574 [1AU], S5608 [15AU], S5673 [16AU], S5717 [20AU], S6489 [3OC]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S5536 [1AU]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to instruct conferees, S4860–S4866, S4868 [10JY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3005–S3010 [6JN], S3269, S3270, S3273, S3278, S3281, S3286–S3289 [7JN], S3395, S3396, S3401–S3403 [11JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), unanimous-consent agreement, S3281 [7JN], S4858 [10JY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), unanimous-consent request, S3005 [6JN], S3281 [7JN], S3747 [12JN], S3895, S3896, S3898 [13JN], S3940 [14JN], S3966, S3967, S3972 [18JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1519), S270 [18JA]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1519), motion to proceed, S1886 [22MR]
——— Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency funding, S5712 [20AU]
——— establish a website listing defense contractors convicted of defrauding the Federal Government, S3965 [18JN]
——— exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware funding, S5886 [23AU]
——— funding, S6971–S6973 [15NO], S7413 [11DE], S7750–S7752, S7759 [18DE]
——— funding through reductions in domestic priorities funding, S3965 [18JN]
——— impact of budget sequestration, S7751 [18DE]
——— importance of having multiple companies with capability to produce solid rocket motors for Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program, S3939 [14JN]
——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5567–S5572 [1AU]
——— littoral combat ship funding, S3877 [13JN], S5886 [23AU]
——— low-yield nuclear warhead funding, S4398 [26JN]
——— making appropriations, S2 [3JA], S27–S29 [4JA], S50–S52 [8JA], S116 [10JA], S214, S221–S223, S256, S258 [17JA], S280 [18JA], S332, S342 [19JA], S404–S406, S409, S412, S421 [21JA], S430 [22JA], S452 [23JA], S480 [24JA], S565 [30JA], S601 [5FE], S617, S626, S627, S630, S638 [6FE], S683 [7FE], S793–S795, S804–S807, S817, S825–S830 [8FE], S1800 [20MR], S1926–S1928 [22MR], S2742, S2746–S2748 [17MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 1301), S373–S377, S383, S387 [20JA], S406 [21JA], S853 [9FE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 1301), unanimous-consent request, S354, S355 [19JA], S377, S378 [20JA], S407, S408, S421–S424, S426 [21JA]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5608 [15AU], S5671, S5673, S5685, S5688 [16AU], S5705–S5713, S5715 [20AU], S5733–S5736, S5738–S5741, S5750–S5753, S5755 [21AU], S5792–S5799, S5801, S5807–S5811, S5817 [22AU], S5872, S5874–S5880, S5882–S5886, S5890–S5893, S5898–S5907 [23AU], S6045, S6046, S6101 [6SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, S6180 [17SE], S6198, S6201–S6208, S6210, S6213 [18SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), S6254 [18SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), unanimous-consent agreement, S5713 [20AU], S5885, S5898 [23AU]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), unanimous-consent request, S5797 [22AU], S5892 [23AU]
——— Military Funeral Honors Program funding for Army National Guard State coordinators, S3867 [13JN]
——— prohibit contracts with companies compensating any employee at a rate higher than the Sec. of Defense, S3965 [18JN]
——— prohibit funding for aerial refueling of non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the ongoing civil war in Yemen, S7488–S7490 [12DE], S7562 [13DE]
——— prohibit funding in support of Saudi Arabia-led intervention in Yemen until certification that such intervention complies with humanitarian laws and does not target civilians, S5797–S5799 [22AU], S7119 [27NO]
——— prohibit funding to revise, rebuild, or renovate military bases to house undocumented and unaccompanied minors, S3938 [14JN]
——— prohibit refueling of Saudi Arabia-led coalition planes, S3966 [18JN]
——— report on permanent stationing of Armed Forces in Poland, S3939, S3948 [14JN]
——— report to Congress on audit of full financial statements, S3965 [18JN]
——— require congressional authorization for funding to develop low-yield nuclear weapons, S3878–S3881, S3886 [13JN], S3979 [18JN], S4019 [19JN]
Dept. of Education: prohibit funding to purchase firearms for teachers, S5873, S5885 [23AU]
Dept. of Energy: develop domestic supply of molybdenum–99 for use in medical screenings and research, S4255, S4256 [20JN]
——— implement a pilot project to develop a process to reuse spent naval fuel in advance nuclear reactors, S4028, S4030, S4031 [19JN], S4254, S4255 [20JN]
——— support and fund innovative science research and the development of National Laboratories and institutions of higher education, S4020 [19JN]
Dept. of HHS: extend funding for certain public health programs, S373–S375, S377 [20JA], S401, S423 [21JA]
——— prohibit Healthy Lifestyles Initiative funding for construction of fast food franchises, S5886 [23AU]
——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, S373–S375, S377 [20JA], S401 [21JA], S554 [29JA], S628, S638 [6FE], S680 [7FE]
——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps (S. 1899), S61 [8JA], S92 [9JA], S118 [10JA], S275 [18JA], S342 [19JA], S516 [25JA]
——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (H.R. 5385), S6032 [4SE]
——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (S. 2597), S7365 [6DE]
——— reauthorize Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (S. 3482), S6279 [24SE], S7452 [11DE]
——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), S1288 [28FE], S6880 [11OC]
——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (S. 2278), S5312 [24JY]
——— Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Suicide Prevention Lifeline funding, S5739, S5741 [21AU]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, S7219 [29NO], S7328 [6DE], S7377–S7379, S7382 [10DE], S7393 [11DE], S7458, S7459, S7475–S7477 [12DE], S7533 [13DE], S7642 [17DE], S7738 [18DE], S7827, S7829 [19DE]
——— prohibit funding for operation or construction of internment camps or family detention centers and re-establish Family Case Management Program (S. 3567), S6782–S6784 [11OC]
——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (S. 3405), S7224–S7227 [29NO]
——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (S. 3405), unanimous-consent request, S7225, S7227 [29NO]
Dept. of HUD: provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans (S. 1333), S2884, S2885 [23MY]
Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), S2711, S2731 [16MY]
——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (S. 2703), S3011 [6JN]
——— curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund, S7758, S7759 [18DE]
——— Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding, S2763 [17MY]
——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership, S2753, S2763 [17MY]
——— investigation and prosecution of website operators that criminally facilitate sex trafficking or sexual exploitation of children funding, S1807, S1829 [20MR], S1851, S1869, S1871 [21MR]
——— make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (S. 772), House amendment, S1968 [22MR]
——— provide grants to States to fund programs designed to reduce school violence, S1206 [26FE], S1303 [1MR]
——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), S6520 [4OC], S7449, S7450 [11DE]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program, S1885, S1923 [22MR], S5885 [23AU]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (H.R. 4909), S2785 [21MY]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (S. 2495), S1340 [5MR], S1366 [6MR], S1655 [13MR]
——— reauthorize Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program and promote initiatives to reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism (S. 2070), S7841 [19DE]
Dept. of State: anniversary of Fulbright Program, S6218 [18SE]
——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (H.R. 6651), S7193 [28NO], S7254 [3DE]
——— Global Engagement Center funding, S1821 [20MR]
——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), S7353 [6DE], S7628–S7631 [17DE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5122–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249, S5255, S5258 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5336–S5340, S5342, S5351, S5352 [25JY], S5394, S5398–S5403, S5406–S5411 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5505 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045, S6101 [6SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), unanimous-consent agreement, S5112 [19JY], S5314 [24JY], S5347 [25JY], S5503 [31JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), unanimous-consent request, S5402 [26JY]
——— making appropriations (S. 3073), S6203 [18SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: submit plan to Congress to avoid clinical mistakes by employees that result in adverse events that require certain disclosures, S4367 [25JN]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014–S4016, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257, S4271–S4275 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4889–S4891 [11JY], S6045 [6SE], S6116, S6122, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (S. 3024), S3395 [11JN]
Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (S. 3461), S7624 [13DE]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5671, S5673, S5685 [16AU], S5705–S5713, S5715 [20AU], S5735, S5738–S5741, S5751, S5755 [21AU], S5792–S5811 [22AU], S5872, S5874–S5880, S5882–S5886, S5890–S5893, S5898–S5907 [23AU], S6045, S6046 [6SE], S6198, S6201–S6208, S6210, S6213 [18SE]
——— making appropriations (S. 3158), S5049 [18JY]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, S1903 [22MR]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5336, S5338, S5339 [25JY], S5394 [26JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE], S7382 [10DE]
——— making appropriations (S. 3023), S3395 [11JN], S6203 [18SE]
Digital Accountability and Transparency Act: implementation, S5353 [25JY]
Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]
——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]
Diseases and disorders: Alzheimer’s disease research funding, S5874, S5875, S5877–S5879 [23AU]
——— cancer research funding, S6705 [9OC]
——— pancreatic cancer research funding, S4020 [19JN]
District of Columbia: allow receipt of Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act (S. 3146), S4516 [27JN]
——— prohibit funding to implement individual health insurance mandate, S5536 [1AU]
Drugs: address opioid drug abuse epidemic by securing the southern border, S7393 [11DE], S7554–S7556 [13DE]
——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, S146–S148 [11JA], S280 [18JA], S321 [19JA], S629 [6FE], S812–S815 [8FE], S887 [12FE], S6210 [18SE]
——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics, S6120 [12SE]
——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug, S5406–S5409 [26JY], S5736 [21AU], S5809–S5811 [22AU], S5882–S5884 [23AU]
——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising, S3596 [11JN], S6173 [17SE]
Earmarks: create a point of order against any legislative provision containing an earmark to make moratorium on earmarks permanent (S. 2330), S450–S452 [23JA]
Education: teacher compensation and school funding, S2375 [24AP]
Election Assistance Commission: election security grant program funding, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5399 [26JY], S5469 [31JY], S5534 [1AU]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3861 [12JN], S3864 [13JN], S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014–S4016, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257, S4271–S4275 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4353, S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4398 [26JN], S4501 [27JN], S6045 [6SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, S6116–S6118, S6122, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46)—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to instruct conferees, S4886–S4891 [11JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3973 [18JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), unanimous-consent agreement, S4265 [20JN], S4333 [21JN], S4458 [26JN], S4880 [10JY]
EPA: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, S1673 [13MR], S2863 [23MY]
——— prohibit hardship waivers to renewable fuel standard, S4358 [25JN]
FAA: Airport Improvement Program funding, S6463 [3OC]
——— extend authorizations of Federal aviation programs and extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6897), S6390 [28SE]
——— reauthorize programs, S6297 [25SE], S6398 [28SE], S6427–S6432, S6434 [2OC], S6456, S6462–S6470, S6489, S6490 [3OC], S6538 [4OC], S6779, S6780, S6788 [11OC]
——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), S2528 [7MY], S2554 [8MY]
FCC: decision to repeal net neutrality regulations, S5–S8 [3JA], S174 [16JA], S1204 [26FE]
FDA: inspection of foreign seafood manufacturers and field examinations of imported seafood funding, S5258 [24JY]
Federal agencies and departments: modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (S. 2374), S7505 [12DE]
——— prohibit funding for State or local governments to buy from or contract with certain Chinese telecommunications companies, S5541 [1AU]
——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (S. 2276), S7370 [6DE]
——— reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, S819 [8FE], S4907 [11JY]
——— science, research, and technology programs funding, S3974 [18JN]
Federal employees: prohibit use of Federal funds for painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government (S. 188), S1738 [14MR]
——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (S. 2274), S2 [3JA], S326 [19JA], S8009–S8011 [21DE]
——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (S. 2274), unanimous-consent request, S378 [20JA], S424, S425 [21JA]
FEMA: reauthorize and improve National Flood Insurance Program, S815 [8FE]
——— reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1368), S7382 [10DE], S7858–S7861 [19DE]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5123–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5342, S5351 [25JY], S5394, S5399 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5499 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]
——— making appropriations (S. 3107), S6203 [18SE]
Firefighter Cancer Registry Act: funding, S5711 [20AU]
Floods: express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in Illinois, S1237 [27FE]
——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in Southeastern Kentucky, S889 [13FE], S1212 [26FE]
Foreign policy: require a comprehensive regional strategy to destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and its affiliates, S87 [9JA]
Forest and Refuge County Foundation: grant Federal charter and establish Natural Resources Permanent Fund to provide stable, increasing, and reliable funding for rural county services (S. 3753), S7588 [13DE]
Forest Service: wildfire suppression and prevention funding, S850 [9FE], S4016 [19JN], S4931 [12JY]
Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (S. 2269), S4248, S4249 [19JN]
Government: across-the-board funding reduction of consolidated appropriations, S5351, S5352 [25JY]
——— making consolidated appropriations, S1704 [14MR], S1760 [15MR], S1800 [20MR], S1858 [21MR], S1885–S1892, S1903, S1913, S1915–S1920, S1922–S1931, S1978–S1980 [22MR], S6210 [18SE]
——— shutdown relative to budget process, S119 [10JA], S338, S352–S354 [19JA], S445, S452 [23JA], S7458, S7475–S7477 [12DE], S7533 [13DE], S7642 [17DE], S7738, S7754 [18DE], S7827 [19DE], S7962 [20DE], S8005–S8007, S8009–S8011, S8012 [21DE], S8021–S8026 [22DE]
Hawaii: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by the Kilauea Volcano eruption, S4719 [28JN]
Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, S2610 [10MY]
Health: emergency medical services resources funding, S4841 [9JY]
——— medical research funding, S805 [8FE]
Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, S685–S688 [7FE], S1330 [5MR]
——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, S685–S688 [7FE], S1800 [20MR], S2291 [19AP], S2509 [7MY]
——— express condolences for victims of, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, S6168 [17SE]
——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, S3398 [11JN]
——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (S. 2165), S30 [4JA]
Immigration: fund southern border wall by requiring a work-authorized Social Security number to claim refundable tax credits and welfare applicants to verify citizenship, and increasing illegal border crossing fines, S7034 [15NO]
——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, S1662 [13MR], S2198 [17AP], S2604 [10MY]
——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (S. 2464), S1254 [27FE], S1260 [28FE], S1365 [6MR]
Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act: reauthorize (S. 1425), S69, S72 [8JA]
Intelligence services: authority to spend certain ballistic missile defense funds relative to congressional oversight, S434, S435 [22JA]
——— authorizing appropriations, S5468, S5469 [31JY]
——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3180), S2067 [11AP]
IRS: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance matching grant program funding, S5240, S5241 [24JY]
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), S7426, S7452 [11DE], S7842 [19DE]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize, S5400–S5403 [26JY], S7210 [29NO], S7891, S7904 [19DE]
——— reauthorize (S. 896), S5799–S5801 [22AU], S5893–S5895 [23AU], S6324–S6327 [26SE]
——— reauthorize (S. 896), unanimous-consent request, S5799 [22AU], S5895 [23AU]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4889–S4891 [11JY], S6045 [6SE], S6116–S6118, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]
Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (S. 14), S284 [18JA], S370 [20JA]
Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (S. 3530), S6389 [28SE], S7291, S7295 [4DE]
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), S6364 [27SE]
National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund: funding, S2030 [10AP]
National Park Restoration Fund: establish from Federal land energy production revenues (S. 2509), S1454–S1456 [7MR]
National security: military readiness of U.S. forces, S87 [9JA], S328 [19JA], S379 [20JA]
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (S. 1895), S2189 [16AP]
NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, require advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate North Atlantic Treaty, and authorize Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate in opposition to withdrawal (S.J. Res. 62), S5426 [26JY]
——— urge member countries to meet or exceed their gross domestic product percentage commitment to defense spending, S4938 [12JY]
Navy: shipbuilding funding, S4024 [19JN]
New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (H.R. 6602), S8025 [22DE]
NOAA: reauthorize National Integrated Drought Information System (S. 2200), S7805–S7809 [18DE]
Office of National Drug Control Policy: funding, S333 [19JA]
Pacific Historic Parks (organization): authorize to establish a commemorative display to honor Armed Forces members who served in the Pacific Theater of World War II (H.R. 4300), S2354 [23AP]
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: prohibit funding, S5891–S5893 [23AU], S6205 [18SE]
——— prohibit funding (S. 241), S273 [18JA]
Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), S6153 [12SE]
Public debt: ceiling, S822 [8FE], S1705 [14MR]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend, S7426 [11DE]
——— reauthorize and amend (S. 2571), S1792 [19MR], S1834 [20MR], S1860 [21MR]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations, S7382 [10DE]
——— making appropriations (S. 3072), S6203–S6205 [18SE]
SEC: require disclosure of corporate political spending, S5573 [1AU]
Second Chance Act: reauthorize, S7749, S7752 [18DE]
Senate: legislative priorities, S10 [3JA], S276 [18JA], S446 [23JA], S507, S508, S512–S514 [25JA], S530, S544 [29JA], S4466 [27JN], S5441 [30JY], S5871 [23AU], S5961 [28AU], S6266 [24SE], S6284 [25SE]
Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S118, S119 [10JA], S144, S164 [11JA], S214, S219 [17JA], S266, S275–S278, S281, S283–S285, S289 [18JA], S315, S318–S323, S326, S329, S339–S341, S343, S352 [19JA], S359, S363, S373–S379 [20JA], S395–S402, S411–S412, S415–S427 [21JA], S430 [22JA], S445–S449 [23JA], S485 [24JA], S515 [25JA], S799, S800 [8FE]
——— extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program (S. 1827), S28 [4JA], S50, S61, S63, S75 [8JA], S92, S100 [9JA]
——— State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, S2712 [16MY], S4258 [20JN]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), S7631–S7636 [17DE]
Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7950–S7953 [19DE]
Trump, President: proposed rule prohibiting family planning clinics from receiving Title X funding if they provide abortion services, S2891 [24MY]
U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (S. 346), S2776–S2778 [17MY]
VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: funding, S4015 [19JN], S4273 [20JN], S4362 [25JN]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize, S6213 [18SE], S6520 [4OC], S6768 [10OC]
Wildfires: express condolences for victims of, commend first responders for efforts in response to, and provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, S6903, S6904 [13NO]
Reports
Arizona Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) Planning Convention: Representative Gosar, E25 [10JA]
Budget Scorekeeping: CBO, S293–S295 [18JA], S1280–S1283 [28FE], S2113–S2117 [12AP], S3024–S3027 [6JN], S5060–S5063 [18JY], S7038–S7042 [15NO]
Status of the Budget: Committee on the Budget (House), H1437–H1440 [6MR], H9451–H9457 [30OC]
Reports filed
Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 115–706), H4728 [24MY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2976) (S. Rept. 115–259), S2923 [24MY]
Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]
Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]
——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]
Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2018: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–219), S1946 [22MR]
Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2019: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–260), S2923 [24MY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–267), S3034 [6JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–273), S3906 [13JN]
Allow Legislative Provision in Appropriations Bills That Reduces Number and Salary of Federal Officials, Compensation of Any Person, or Amounts of Money Covered in Such Bill: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]
BLM Permanent Reauthorization of Rio Puerco Management Committee and Rio Puerco Watershed Management Program: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2249), S7241 [29NO]
——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2249) (S. Rept. 115–405), S7274 [4DE]
Career and Technical Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3217), S4965 [16JY]
Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 669) (H. Rept. 115–1059), H9762 [3DE]
Committee on Appropriations (House) Permission To File Reports on Appropriations Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1020) (H. Rept. 115–873), H7154 [24JY]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1077) (H. Rept. 115–976), H8883 [25SE]
Consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 115–679), H4137 [16MY]
Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]
Consideration of H.R. 4, FAA Programs Reauthorization and FEMA Provision of Disaster and Mitigation Assistance Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]
Consideration of H.R. 4790, Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act and H.J. Res. 2, Constitutional Amendment To Require Balanced Budget: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 811) (H. Rept. 115–629), H3094 [10AP]
Consideration of H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 908) (H. Rept. 115–702), H4582 [22MY]
Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]
Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]
Consideration of H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 964) (H. Rept. 115–785), H5747 [26JN]
Consideration of H.R. 6237, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 989) (H. Rept. 115–815), H6110 [11JY]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 195, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 696) (H. Rept. 115–520), H477 [17JA]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 695, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1183) (H. Rept. 115–1090), H10509 [20DE]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 796) (H. Rept. 115–614), H1753 [21MR]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 734) (H. Rept. 115–551), H1074 [8FE]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1892, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 727) (H. Rept. 115–547), H901 [6FE]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]
Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 695, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 714) (H. Rept. 115–537), H676 [29JA]
Coordinated Response Through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing (CRISIS) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5925) (H. Rept. 115–767), H5361 [20JN]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6157) (H. Rept. 115–769), H5361 [20JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3159) (S. Rept. 115–290), S4731 [28JN]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5515) (H. Rept. 115–863), H6648 [23JY]
——— Committee of Conference (H.R. 5515) (H. Rept. 115–874), H7685 [25JY]
——— Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 5515) (H. Rept. 115–676), H3975 [15MY], H4283 [21MY]
——— Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 2987) (S. Rept. 115–262), S2991 [5JN]
Dept. of Defense Improvement of Certain Defense and Security Assistance Policies and Appropriation of Funds to Israel: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2497), S5003 [17JY]
Dept. of Energy Science and Innovation Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5905) (H. Rept. 115–787), H5814 [27JN]
Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2597), S2439 [25AP]
Dept. of HHS Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3482), S7241 [29NO]
Dept. of HHS State Offices of Rural Health Grant Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2278), S1629 [12MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6776) (H. Rept. 115–948), H8169 [12SE]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3109) (S. Rept. 115–283), S4343 [21JN]
Dept. of Justice Children’s Advocacy Centers Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2961), S6221 [18SE]
——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2961) (S. Rept. 115–432), S7509 [12DE]
Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization and Injury or Death From Wandering Characteristics of Children With Autism Reduction: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2070) (S. Rept. 115–200), S298 [18JA]
Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 115–597), H1607 [14MR]
Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3108) (S. Rept. 115–282), S4343 [21JN]
Dept. of State Criteria for Determining Whether Countries Are Meeting the Minimum Standards for the Elimination of Human Trafficking Modification: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1862), S6630 [5OC]
Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6147) (H. Rept. 115–765), H5283 [19JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3073) (S. Rept. 115–276), S3951 [14JN]
Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6157) (H. Rept. 115–952), H8724 [13SE]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5786) (H. Rept. 115–673), H3934 [11MY]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3024) (S. Rept. 115–269), S3292 [7JN]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6470) (H. Rept. 115–862), H6648 [23JY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3158) (S. Rept. 115–289), S4731 [28JN]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6072) (H. Rept. 115–750), H5092 [12JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3023) (S. Rept. 115–268), S3292 [7JN]
Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1701) (H. Rept. 115–511), H168 [11JA]
Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–929), H8106 [10SE]
Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–697), H4283 [21MY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2975) (S. Rept. 115–258), S2923 [24MY]
Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]
FAA Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1405) (S. Rept. 115–243), S2594 [9MY]
Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5133) (H. Rept. 115–625), H3063 [9AP]
Federal Maritime Commission Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2593) (H. Rept. 115–1017), H9509 [13NO]
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6258) (H. Rept. 115–792), H5973 [28JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3107) (S. Rept. 115–281), S4343 [21JN]
Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1158), S4512 [27JN]
Global Food Security Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2269), S2834 [22MY]
Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2276) (S. Rept. 115–331), S6028 [4SE]
——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5415) (H. Rept. 115–823), H6262 [16JY]
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Programs Extension and Eligibility for Services Under Such Programs Clarification: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4451) (H. Rept. 115–686), H4241 [18MY]
Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 221) (H. Rept. 115–736), H5092 [12JN]
Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 237) (H. Rept. 115–1038), H9573 [20NO]
Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 6237) (H. Rept. 115–805), H5986 [3JY]
——— Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 3153), S4731 [28JN]
——— Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 3153) (S. Rept. 115–298), S4916 [11JY]
Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 569), S7274 [4DE]
——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 569) (S. Rept. 115–428), S7431 [11DE]
Land and Water Conservation Fund Reauthorization and Fairness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 502) (H. Rept. 115–1091), H10509 [20DE]
Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5894) (H. Rept. 115–696), H4283 [21MY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3071) (S. Rept. 115–274), S3951 [14JN]
Maritime Authorization and Enhancement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2717) (S. Rept. 115–292), S4843 [9JY]
Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1537), S6221 [18SE]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1537) (S. Rept. 115–350), S6924 [13NO]
Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2591) (H. Rept. 115–899), H7754 [14AU]
Museum and Library Services Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3530), S7256 [3DE]
NASA Programs Authorization: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5503) (H. Rept. 115–1102), H10586 [21DE]
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization and Amendment: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1768) (S. Rept. 115–336), S6058 [6SE]
National Park Service Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation Program Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1135) (S. Rept. 115–236), S2439 [25AP]
——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1446) (S. Rept. 115–234), S2439 [25AP]
National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4475) (H. Rept. 115–501), H82 [9JA]
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act Reauthorization: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3864) (H. Rept. 115–591), H1500 [8MR]
New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6602) (H. Rept. 115–1061), H9762 [3DE]
NIST Programs Authorization: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 6229) (H. Rept. 115–977), H8883 [25SE]
NOAA National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2200) (S. Rept. 115–256), S2834 [22MY]
NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2202) (S. Rept. 115–293), S4874 [10JY]
Pacific War Commemorative Display Establishment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 4300) (S. Rept. 115–216), S1875 [21MR]
——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2213) (S. Rept. 115–215), S1874 [21MR]
Palau Agreement With the U.S Approval: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2085) (H. Rept. 115–1039), H9573 [20NO]
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2852), S3982 [18JN]
PEPFAR Extension Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 6651) (H. Rept. 115–1014), H9470 [9NO]
——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3476), S6495 [3OC]
Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act Revision and Extension: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3029), S4843 [9JY]
Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3405) (S. Rept. 115–384), S7088 [26NO]
Regional Economic and Community Development Commissions Reauthorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3288) (H. Rept. 115–1027), H9525 [14NO]
Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUM’S) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4986) (H. Rept. 115–587), H1440 [6MR]
Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1020) (H. Rept. 115–873), H7154 [24JY]
SBIR and STTR Oversight and Pilot Program Extension Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 1961), S1790 [19MR]
——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (s. 1961) (S. Rept. 115–450), S7989 [20DE]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5952) (H. Rept. 115–704), H4728 [24MY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3072) (S. Rept. 115–275), S3951 [14JN]
Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1486) (H. Rept. 115–495), H81 [9JA]
Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2019–2028: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 128) (H. Rept. 115–816), H6195 [13JY]
Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2465), S5618 [15AU]
Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2374) (S. Rept. 115–352), S6924 [13NO]
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3217) (S. Rept. 115–434), S7925 [19DE]
Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year 2019: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 115–710), H4775 [5JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 115–779), H5580 [22JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 115–897), H7750 [10AU]
Substance Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2789), S4035 [19JN]
Support Startup Businesses Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2419), S1790 [19MR]
——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2419) (S. Rept. 115–454), S8017 [21DE]
Table H. Res. 1020, Committee on Appropriations (House) Permission To File Reports on Appropriations Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]
Terrorist Screening and Targeting Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4553) (H. Rept. 115–494), H81 [9JA]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 2200), S6770 [10OC]
Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5294) (H. Rept. 115–749), H5092 [12JN]
Tropical Forest Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023), S5455 [30JY]
TSA Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1872) (S. Rept. 115–266), S3034 [6JN]
Rulings of the Chair
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3934 [14JN], H4721 [24MY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4925 [7JN]
New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (H.R. 6602), H10303 [19DE]
Statements
Bipartisan Budget Act: Executive Office of the President, H998 [8FE]
Continuing Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H600 [20JA], H895 [6FE]
Summaries
Advancing Conservation and Education Act (H.R. 4257), H5610 [25JN]
Dept. of Defense Operations Under a Continuing Resolution, S413 [21JA]
Tables
Budget aggregates, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2003 [9AP], S2513 [7MY], S3979 [18JN], S5689 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC], H3047 [26MR], H8724 [13SE]
Budget levels, H3926 [10MY]
Committee on Appropriations (House) spending authority, H3047 [26MR], H3926 [10MY], H8724 [13SE], H9087 [26SE]
Committee on Appropriations (Senate) spending allocations revisions, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2513 [7MY], S3979 [18JN], S5690 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC]
Committees of the Senate spending allocations revisions, S2513 [7MY]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 1301), H5708–H5715 [26JN]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]
Energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4885–H4898 [7JN]
Pay-as-you-go scorecard, S2513 [7MY]
Spending authority for House authorizing committees, H3926 [10MY]
Testimonies
President Trump’s Budget Proposal: Eric Hallstrom, E304–E306 [13MR]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 104, correction in enrollment of H.R. 1892, continuing appropriations, H896 [6FE]
H. Con. Res. 116, correction in enrollment of H.R. 1625, consolidated appropriations, H2029 [22MR]
H. Res. 696, consideration of H.R. 195, continuing appropriations, H503 [18JA]
H. Res. 714, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 695, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H690 [30JA]
H. Res. 727, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 1892, continuing appropriations, H821 [6FE]
H. Res. 734, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act, H996 [8FE]
H. Res. 787, allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill, H1704 [20MR]
H. Res. 796, consideration of H.R. 1625, consolidated appropriations, H1759 [22MR]
H. Res. 811, consideration of H.R. 4790, Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act and H.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, H3105 [11AP]
H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement, H3513 [25AP]
H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act, S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, and H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3991 [16MY]
H. Res. 900, consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4150 [17MY]
H. Res. 905, consideration of H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4292 [22MY]
H. Res. 905, extend vote reconsideration deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4292 [22MY]
H. Res. 908, consideration of H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4593 [23MY]
H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4785 [6JN]
H. Res. 918, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, H4785 [6JN]
H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]
H. Res. 961, consideration of H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H5668 [26JN]
H. Res. 964, consideration of H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H5759 [27JN]
H. Res. 989, consideration of H.R. 6237, intelligence services appropriations, H6122 [12JY]
H. Res. 994, recognize Marine Corps readiness, end strength, and modernization challenges and that budgetary uncertainty impedes ability to meet ongoing and unexpected threats, putting national security at risk, H6293 [17JY]
H. Res. 995, recognize importance of Congress completing Dept. of Defense appropriations legislation, reconcile differences between House and Senate versions, and present to the President before the start of new fiscal year, H6285 [17JY]
H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]
H. Res. 998, recognize perilous readiness state of the Navy due to high operational demands, increased deployment lengths, shortened training periods, and deferred maintenance in the era of sequestration and without consistent funding, H6289 [17JY]
H. Res. 1007, express that not fully resourcing the Army in a timely manner erodes its ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to its ability to conduct military operations, H7650 [25JY]
H. Res. 1009, express that lack of timely and predictable Dept. of Defense funding unnecessarily undermines the mission of U.S. Special Operations Command and jeopardizes national security, H7645 [25JY]
H. Res. 1010, acknowledge Air Force readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls, H7647 [25JY]
H. Res. 1019, recommit to conference committee H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H7150 [24JY]
H. Res. 1027, Committee on Appropriations (House) permission to file reports on appropriations legislation, H7693 [26JY]
H. Res. 1027, table H. Res. 1020, Committee on Appropriations (House) permission to file reports on appropriations legislation, H7693 [26JY]
H. Res. 1027, table H. Res. 1020, same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H7693 [26JY]
H. Res. 1027 consideration of conference report of H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H7693 [26JY]
H. Res. 1059, consideration of conference report on H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H8181 [13SE]
H. Res. 1077, consideration of conference report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, H8897 [26SE]
H. Res. 1082, concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 302, FAA programs reauthorization, H8905–H9034 [26SE]
H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, H10115 [12DE]
H. Res. 1183, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 695, continuing appropriations, H10477 [20DE]
H.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, H3162 [12AP]
H.J. Res. 143, conintuing appropriations and FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension, H9765 [6DE]
H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4058–H4123 [16MY]
H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4871 [7JN]
H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA improved provision of disaster and mitigation assistance, H3598–H3636 [26AP]
H.R. 68, Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program reauthorization, H9391 [28SE]
H.R. 221, Hydrographic Services Improvement Act reauthorization, H5590 [25JN]
H.R. 1486, Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act, H38 [9JA]
H.R. 1625, consolidated appropriations, H1769–H2016 [22MR]
H.R. 1680, Women’s Business Centers Improvements Act, H3802–H3805 [8MY]
H.R. 1700, SCORE for Small Business Act, H6028 [10JY]
H.R. 2200, Trafficking Victims Protection Act reauthorization, H10539–H10543 [21DE]
H.R. 2353, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, H7175–H7190 [25JY]
H.R. 2410, Sickle Cell Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act, H1240 [26FE]
H.R. 2591, Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act, H8133 [12SE]
H.R. 3030, Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, H6315 [17JY]
H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, S2732 [16MY], H1573 [14MR], H4793 [6JN]
H.R. 4257, Advancing Conservation and Education Act, H5607–H5610 [25JN]
H.R. 4451, homeless veterans reintegration programs extension and eligibility for services under such programs clarification, H4263 [21MY]
H.R. 4909, Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act, H1559 [14MR]
H.R. 4986, Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUM’S) Act, H1399–H1408 [6MR]
H.R. 5294, Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act, H5115 [13JN]
H.R. 5329, Poison Center Network Enhancement Act, H5057 [12JN]
H.R. 5385, Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program reauthorization, H6600 [23JY]
H.R. 5415, Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act, H6200 [16JY]
H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S3403–S3595 [11JN], S4059–S4248 [19JN], H4378–H4556 [22MY]
H.R. 5585, Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission authorization extension, H8860 [25SE]
H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4905–H4924 [7JN]
H.R. 5905, Dept. of Energy Science and Innovation Act, H5771–H5777 [27JN]
H.R. 5906, ARPA-E Act, H5779 [27JN]
H.R. 5925, Coordinated Response Through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing (CRISIS) Act, H5304–H5321 [20JN]
H.R. 6014, Family Violence Prevention and Services Act reauthorization, H9359 [28SE]
H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]
H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H5721–H5738 [26JN]
H.R. 6229, NIST programs authorization, H8865 [25SE]
H.R. 6378, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8759–H8775 [25SE]
H.R. 6602, New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route reauthorization, H10302 [19DE]
H.R. 6651, PEPFAR Extension Act, H9488 [13NO]
H.R. 6847, Preventing Child Exploitation Act, H8839–H8841 [25SE]
H.R. 6897, Airport and Airway Extension Act, Part II, H9060 [26SE]
H.R. 6964, Juvenile Justice Reform Act, H9359–H9369 [28SE]
H.R. 7328, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H10366–H10391 [20DE]
H.R. 7329, techical corrections to Coast Guard appropriations, H10515 [21DE]
S. 140, Coast Guard appropriations, S6973–S7019 [15NO], H9604–H9647 [27NO]
S. 188, Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act, H1418 [6MR]
S. 346, National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act, S2777 [17MY]
S. 772, AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act, H1233 [26FE]
S. 1023, Tropical Forest Conservation Act reauthorization, S7951–S7953 [19DE], H10544 [21DE]
S. 1158, Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, S7523 [12DE], H10546 [21DE]
S. 1333, Tribal HUD-VASH Act, S2884 [23MY]
S. 1425, Coordinated Ocean Monitoring and Research Act, S69–S75 [8JA]
S. 1768, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment, H9581–H9584 [27NO]
S. 1862, Dept. of State modification of criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, S7630 [17DE], H10548 [21DE]
S. 2200, NOAA National Integrated Drought Information System reauthorization, S7806–S7809 [18DE], H10420–H10422 [20DE]
S. 2269, Global Food Security Act reauthorization, S4249 [19JN], H9369 [28SE]
S. 2274, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act, S8011 [21DE]
S. 2276, Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act, H10526 [21DE]
S. 2278, Dept. of HHS State Offices of Rural Health grant program reauthorization, S5313 [24JY], H10286 [19DE]
S. 2328, Pay Our Military Act, S349 [19JA]
S. 2464, Three-Year Border and DACA Extension Act, S1249–S1251 [27FE]
S. 2465, Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act, S6880 [11OC], H10052 [11DE]
S. 2497, Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies improvement and appropriation of funds to Israel authorization, S5570–S5572 [1AU]
S. 2497, improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel, H8145 [12SE]
S. 2577, Dept. of Justice DNA Backlog Reduction Program reauthorization, S1846 [20MR]
S. 2597, Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program reauthorization, S7365 [6DE]
S. 2703, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, S2264 [18AP]
S. 2789, Substance Abuse Prevention Act, S2487–S2490 [26AP]
S. 2830, Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) Act, S2628 [10MY]
S. 2961, Dept. of Justice Children’s Advocacy Centers reauthorization, S7450–S7452 [11DE], H10396–H10398 [20DE]
S. 3029, Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act revision and extension, S6154 [12SE], H10054 [11DE]
S. 3146, Flood Prevention Act, S4516 [27JN]
S. 3461, AMBER Alert Nationwide Act, S7624 [13DE]
S. 3482, Dept. of HHS Emergency Medical Services for Children Program reauthorization, S7452 [11DE]
S. 3509, Congressional Award Act reauthorization, S6346, S6348 [26SE], H9359 [28SE]
S. 3530, Museum and Library Services Act reauthorization, S7295–S7298 [4DE], H10309–H10312 [19DE]
S. Con. Res. 33, correction in enrollment of H.R. 195, continuing appropriations, S441 [22JA], H620 [22JA]
S. Con. Res. 36, setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028, S2268–S2274 [18AP]
S. Con. Res. 37, setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028, S2274–S2279 [18AP]
S. Con. Res. 46, correction in enrollment of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S6147 [12SE], H8245 [13SE]
S. Con. Res. 47, correction in enrollment of H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, S6236 [18SE], H9059 [26SE]
S. Con. Res. 51, correct enrollment of S. 140, Coast Guard appropriations, S7060 [15NO], H9655 [27NO]
AQUACULTURE
Amendments
Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7946, S7950 [19DE]
Bills and resolutions
Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]
Dept. of Transportation: treat shippers of all types of fish and aquaculture equally relative to exemptions from certain hours of service requirements (see S. 2623), S1948 [22MR]
EPA: prohibit sewage dumping into the Great Lakes (see S. 3630), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6967), H9404 [28SE]
FAA: support aircraft pilot workforce development, reform pilot examiner regulations, review medical certificate processes, mitigate spread of aquatic invasive species by air, and protect volunteer pilots (see S. 3270), S5360 [25JY]
Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia: develop plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in south Florida (see S. 3374), S5931 [23AU]
NOAA: establish a regulatory system for marine aquaculture in U.S. waters (see S. 3138), S4410 [26JN] (see H.R. 6966), H9404 [28SE]
——— establish an Ocean Acidification Advisory Board to study impacts of ocean acidification (see H.R. 6267), H5974 [28JN]
Occupational safety and health: limit recovery for certain injuries incurred by workers in shellfish aquaculture activities if State workers’ compensation is available (see H.R. 5061), H1212 [15FE]
Renewable energy: provide support for production of algae (see H.R. 5373), H1754 [21MR]
Taxation: provide tax relief to small businesses in areas affected by toxic algal blooms (see S. 3206), S4950 [12JY]
Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (see H.R. 6665), H7750 [10AU]
Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6982), H9405 [28SE]
U.S. Coral Reef Task Force: anniversary (see S. Res. 544), S3760 [12JN]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: enact as law certain regulations relative to the taking of double-crested cormorants to reduce depredation at aquaculture facilities and protect public resources (see H.R. 6302), H5986 [3JY]
Letters
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exemption of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H753 [5FE]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H753 [5FE]
Remarks in House
Corps of Engineers: Aquatic Nuisance Species Research Program funding, H4956 [7JN]
——— clarify Federal/non-Federal cost share of, require approval before constructing additional technologies at, and expedite completion of, Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study Brandon Road Study, H4828, H4829 [6JN]
——— require completion of Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study Brandon Road Study by certain date, H4831, H4832 [6JN]
NOAA: encourage elimination of lionfish from U.S. waters by allowing individuals to exchange lionfish for additional tags authorizing fishing for certain species, H6096 [11JY]
Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (H.R. 6665), H9778–H9781 [10DE], E1137 [10AU]
Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), H10544–H10546 [21DE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: exempt sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export (H.R. 2504), H753–H755 [5FE]
Remarks in Senate
Climate: impact of climate change on fishing industry, S1675 [13MR], S5052–S5056 [18JY]
——— impact of climate change on Great Barrier Reef, S2542 [8MY]
——— impact of climate change on oxygen levels in oceans, S494 [24JA]
——— impact of climate change on public health, S2252 [18AP]
——— impact of climate change on warming ocean waters, S6950 [14NO]
Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7950–S7953 [19DE]
U.S. Coral Reef Task Force: anniversary (S. Res. 544), S3861 [12JN]
Reports filed
Cormorant Relief Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6302) (H. Rept. 115–994), H9442 [23OC]
Offshore Renewable Energy for Territories Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6665) (H. Rept. 115–1029), H9567 [16NO]
Tropical Forest Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023), S5455 [30JY]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Exemption of Sea Urchins and Sea Cucumbers From Certain Inspections Prior to Export: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2504) (H. Rept. 115–506), H131 [10JA]
Texts of
H.R. 2504, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exemption of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export, H753 [5FE]
H.R. 6665, Offshore Wind for Territories Act, H9778 [10DE]
S. 1023, Tropical Forest Conservation Act reauthorization, S7951–S7953 [19DE], H10544 [21DE]
S. Res. 544. U.S. Coral Reef Task Force anniversary, S3764 [12JN]
ARAB, AL
Remarks in House
Arab (AL) Tribune: anniversary, E364 [22MR]
ARAB (AL) TRIBUNE
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E364 [22MR]
ARAB AMERICANS
Remarks in House
Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (organization): anniversary, E495 [18AP]
ARAB COUNTRIES related term(s) Middle East
Bills and resolutions
Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf: recognize U.S. role in evolving energy landscape in member countries (see H. Res. 795), H1754 [21MR]
Foreign policy: 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), H1652 [15MR]
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]
Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 889), H3929 [10MY]
Saudi Arabia: require any civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with the U.S. prohibits enrichment of uranium or separation of plutonium on Saudi Arabian territory to ensure nonproliferation (see S. Res. 541), S3760 [12JN]
——— require congressional approval for entry into a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement and impose conditions relative to the death of Jamal Khashoggi, uranium enrichment, and human rights (see S. 3785), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 7350), H10336 [19DE]
Letters
Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H1085 [13FE]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H1085 [13FE]
Remarks in House
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, E563 [27AP], E1529 [15NO]
——— 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]
Hamas (terrorist organization): impose sanctions for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (H.R. 3542), H1083–H1087 [13FE], E1076 [26JY]
Iran: include specific countries in which Iran is operating in strategy to counter destabilizing activities, H4566 [22MY]
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]
Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith, H4291 [22MY], H5077 [12JN]
Syria: anniversary of start of civil war, H1616, H1646 [15MR], E274 [7MR], E322, E328, E329 [15MR], E369 [26MR]
——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, H3085 [10AP], H3130 [11AP]
——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes (H.R. 1677), H3583 [26AP], H5968, H5969 [28JN], H9602 [27NO], H10109 [12DE], E328 [15MR]
——— ongoing civil war, H3400 [18AP], H5968–H5970 [28JN]
Remarks in Senate
Supreme Court: decision in President Trump v. Hawaii relative to Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees, S4466 [27JN]
Syria: halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes (H.R. 1677), unanimous-consent request, S7887 [19DE]
——— ongoing civil war, S1575 [8MR], S6183 [17SE]
Reports filed
Require Saudi Arabia Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement With U.S. To Prohibit Enrichment of Uranium or Separation of Plutonium on Saudi Arabian Territory To Ensure Nonproliferation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 541), S5455 [30JY]
Syria Civilian Protection Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1677), S6495 [3OC]
Texts of
H.R. 3542, Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act, H1083 [13FE]
S. Res. 541, require any Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with the U.S. prohibits enrichment of uranium or separation of plutonium on Saudi Arabian territory to ensure nonproliferation, S3764 [12JN]
ARBITRATION FAIRNESS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]
ARBUCKLE PROJECT MAINTENANCE COMPLEX AND DISTRICT OFFICE CONVEYANCE ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 132) (S. Rept. 115–369), S7050 [15NO]
ARBUTINA, DAVID
Remarks in House
Tribute, E33 [11JA]
ARC OF LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA (organization)
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E523 [24AP]
ARC (organization)
Remarks in House
Bivens, Audrey: Arc (organization) of Katy, TX, Hometown Heroes award recipient, E636 [11MY]
ARCADIA, FL
Remarks in Senate
Oravec, Sarah A.E.: DeSoto County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]
ARCADIA CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE (organization)
Remarks in House
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Distinguished Service Award recipients, E1324 [27SE]
ARCHAEOLOGY
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of the Interior: designate Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, KS, as a National Historic Landmark (see S. 2895), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5613), H3574 [25AP]
Great Bend of Gila National Monument: establish (see H.R. 6521), H7686 [25JY]
Native Americans: enhance protections of tangible cultural heritage (see H.R. 7075), H9438 [19OC]
——— increase penalties for violations of laws protecting Native American remains, funerary and sacred objects, and other cultural artifacts and move enforcement of such laws to BIA (see H.R. 6647), H7734 [31JY]
North Carolina: recognize historical significance of Fort San Juan (see H. Res. 1186), H10586 [21DE]
Remarks in House
Dept. of the Interior: designate Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, KS, as a National Historic Landmark (H.R. 5613), H6630, H6631 [23JY]
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument: modify acreage limit in order to allow donation of private lands (H.R. 835), H1677, H1678 [19MR]
Reports filed
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Acreage Limit Modification in Order To Allow Donation of Private Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 835) (H. Rept. 115–580), H1265 [26FE]
Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5613) (H. Rept. 115–856), H6648 [23JY]
Texts of
H.R. 835, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument acreage limit modification in order to allow donation of private lands, H1677 [19MR]
H.R. 5613, Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act, H6630 [23JY]
ARCHER, BRIDGET
Remarks in House
Tribute, E382 [29MR]
ARCHER, NORMA AND KENNY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E975 [6JY]
ARCHER, VERLENE AND DEAN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1148 [14AU]
ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Anniversary (see H. Res. 1041), H7747 [7AU]
Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see S. Con. Res. 59), S7385 [10DE] (see H. Con. Res. 131), H7724 [26JY]
Texts of
S. Con. Res. 59, recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens, S7387 [10DE]
ARCHULETA, JALISSA
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E297 [13MR]
ARCTIC REGIONS
Bills and resolutions
Arctic Research Commission: modify membership (see S. 3739), S7431 [11DE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Arctic Executive Steering Committee (see S. 3739), S7431 [11DE]
International Whaling Commission: authorize aboriginal subsistence whaling pursuant to certain regulations (see S. 2369), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 5064), H1212 [15FE]
Shipping industry: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (see S. 3740), S7431 [11DE]
Remarks in House
Coast Guard: increase presence in polar regions, H9694 [29NO]
Remarks in Senate
Arctic Research Commission: modify membership (S. 3739), S7432–S7434 [11DE]
Climate: impact of climate change on Arctic sea ice levels, S1832 [20MR]
Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA], S3283 [7JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Arctic Executive Steering Committee (S. 3739), S7432–S7434 [11DE]
Shipping industry: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (S. 3740), S7435 [11DE]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration, S570–S572 [30JA]
Reports filed
International Whaling Commission Aboriginal Subsistence Whaling Authorization Pursuant to Certain Regulations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2369) (S. Rept. 115–425), S7431 [11DE]
ARCTIC RESEARCH COMMISSION
Bills and resolutions
Membership: modify (see S. 3739), S7431 [11DE]
Remarks in Senate
Membership: modify (S. 3739), S7432–S7434 [11DE]
ARETHA FRANKLIN CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 3359), S5759 [21AU]
ARFLACK, NORMAN E.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S167 [11JA]
ARGENTINA, REPUBLIC OF
Bills and resolutions
Nisman, Alberto: offer condolences to family of Argentinian prosecutor, commend investigation of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing, and call for investigation of death and Iranian involvement in bombing (see H. Res. 704), H553 [18JA]
Remarks in House
Argentine Israelite Mutual Association: anniversary of Buenos Aires bombing, H6117 [12JY]
——— support investigation of Buenos Aires bombing (H. Res. 201), H6118 [12JY]
Reports filed
Nomination of Edward C. Prado To Be Ambassador to Argentina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1840 [20MR]
ARGENTINE ISRAELITE MUTUAL ASSOCIATION
Bills and resolutions
Nisman, Alberto: offer condolences to family of Argentinian prosecutor, commend investigation of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing, and call for investigation of death and Iranian involvement in bombing (see H. Res. 704), H553 [18JA]
Remarks in House
Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires, H6117 [12JY]
——— support investigation of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (H. Res. 201), H6118 [12JY]
ARGYLE, TX
Remarks in House
Roanoke, TX: anniversary of Northwest Metroport Chamber of Commerce, E143 [6FE]
ARIAS, ALBERTO
Remarks in House
Miami, FL: express condolences to friends and family of victims of pedestrian bridge collapse at Florida International University, H1680 [19MR]
ARIAS-MARXUACH, RAUL M.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5107 [19JY]
ARIZONA
Amendments
Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2112, S2127, S2128 [12AP], S2137, S2138, S2144, S2187 [16AP], S6826 [11OC], S6973 [15NO], H9604 [27NO]
——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), consideration (H. Res. 681), H103 [10JA]
——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 2850), S5072, S5074 [18JY]
Bills and resolutions
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of John McCain (see S. Con. Res. 44), S5954 [27AU]
Courts: appoint additional Federal circuit judges to the ninth judicial circuit and certain district courts (see S. 3259), S5267 [24JY]
——— modify structure of ninth judicial circuit (see H.R. 6754), H8106 [10SE]
Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (see S. 2850), S2679 [15MY]
——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), consideration (see H. Res. 681), H82 [9JA]
——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), correct enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 51), S7052 [15NO]
Flagstaff, AZ: remove Federal reversion interest in certain non-Federal land owned by Win Oil Co., Inc., to unencumber the title and allow for economic development (see H.R. 7244), H9820 [10DE]
Forest Service: release reversionary and reserved interests in certain lands within the Coconino National Forest in Arizona (see S. 3642), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6614), H7723 [26JY]
Great Bend of Gila National Monument: establish (see H.R. 6521), H7686 [25JY]
McCain, John: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (see S. Con. Res. 43), S5954 [27AU]
——— establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]
——— tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU] (see H. Res. 1047), H7781 [31AU]
Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Arizona except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4797), H403 [16JA]
Native Americans: fulfill responsibility to serve the higher education needs of the Navajo people and clarify, unify, and modernize prior Diné College legislation (see H.R. 4807), H403 [16JA]
NATO: support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain (see S. Res. 622), S6059 [6SE] (see H. Res. 1053), H7920 [6SE]
Public lands: authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange in Yavapai County, AZ (see H.R. 6146), H5284 [19JN]
——— withdraw certain Federal lands and interests in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties from mining and mineral leasing laws (see H.R. 6519), H7686 [25JY]
Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 6522), H7686 [25JY]
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of Senator Graham in U.S. v. Ahmed Alahmedalabdaloklah (see S. Res. 406), S967 [14FE]
Sonoran Desert: designate certain public lands as national conservation areas and wilderness areas (see H.R. 6520), H7686 [25JY]
Certificates of appointment
Senate: Jon Kyl, S6036 [5SE]
Cloture motions
Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2111 [12AP], S2137 [16AP], S2240 [18AP], S6803 [11OC], S6908 [13NO]
Lanza, Dominic W.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]
Letters
Election of Debbie Lesko to the House of Representatives: Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H3762 [7MY]
——— Michele Reagan, Arizona Sec. of State, H3762 [7MY]
Lists
Victims of gun violence, E1466 [26OC]
Motions
Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2111, S2112 [12AP], S2137 [16AP], S6803 [11OC]
Oaths of office
Kyl, Jon: Senate, S6036 [5SE]
Lesko, Debbie: House of Representatives, H3762, H3774 [7MY]
Poems
‘‘With the Faith of His Fathers,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1208 [5SE]
Remarks in House
Arizona Supreme Court: decision to block the Invest in Ed ballot initiative, H7828 [5SE]
Constitutional amendments: convening of national convention of States to discuss constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, E25 [10JA]
Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (H.R. 2049), H3894 [10MY]
Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), H114–H125 [10JA], E70 [19JA]
——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), consideration (H. Res. 681), H96–H103 [10JA]
——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), correct enrollment (S. Con. Res. 51), H9655 [27NO]
——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), Senate amendment, H9604–H9652 [27NO]
——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 2850), H6629, H6630 [23JY]
Education: importance of education and teacher funding, H3084 [10AP]
Evans, Christopher: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation James Madison Fellowship recipient, H6475 [18JY]
House of Representatives: moment of silence in honor of the anniversary of Tucson, AZ, ‘‘Congress on your Corner’’ shooting attacks, H6 [8JA]
Ironwood Forest National Monument: prohibit funding, H6520, H6521 [18JY]
Lesko, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H3763 [7MY], H3990 [16MY]
——— oath of office for House of Representatives, unanimous-consent request, H3762 [7MY]
Linker, Paula: Maricopa County, AZ, Republican Committee Lincoln Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E541 [26AP]
Lopez, Humberto: Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association Hotelier of the Year Award recipient, H5106 [13JN]
McCain, John: tribute (H. Res. 1047), H7779 [31AU], H7914–H7917 [6SE]
McSally, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10107 [12DE]
Mesa, AZ: expansion of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, H1106 [13FE]
Native Americans: anniversary of recognition of Pascua Yaqui Tribe, E1366 [5OC]
——— confirm undocumented Federal rights-of-way or easements, clarify boundaries, and take certain land into trust relative to the Gila River Indian Community Reservation in Arizona (H.R. 4032), H6340–H6342 [17JY]
Phoenix, AZ: anniversary of sister city relationship with Taipei, Taiwan, E1719 [20DE]
——— tribute to Arizona PBS, E247 [1MR]
——— tribute to Sabbath Observant Kosher Family Cub Scout Family Pack 210, E1645 [11DE]
Public lands: authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange in Yavapai County, AZ (H.R. 6146), H9483, H9484 [13NO]
Supreme Court: decision in Arizona v. U.S. relative to authority of local law enforcement to enforce Federal immigration laws, E64 [18JA]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H656 [29JA]
Tucson, AZ: anniversary of Arizona State Museum, E413 [10AP]
——— El Guero Canelo (restaurant) recipient of James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award, E151 [7FE]
Wildfires: commend first responders, community leaders, and public safety officials for efforts in response to Tinder Fire in Arizona, H3984 [16MY]
Remarks in Senate
Brnovich, Susan: nomination to be district judge, S3895 [13JN], S6802 [11OC]
——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of John McCain (S. Con. Res. 44), S5957 [27AU]
Courts: indictment of Backpage.com (Internet site) executives for facilitating prostitution, money laundering, and other crimes, S2053, S2081 [11AP]
Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S927 [13FE], S7129 [27NO]
——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), correct enrollment (S. Con. Res. 51), S7019 [15NO]
——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), House amendment, S2111 [12AP], S2131–S2138, S2188 [16AP], S2191, S2192, S2194, S2197, S2225 [17AP], S2228, S2231–S2235, S2238–S2241, S2249–S2252 [18AP], S2309, S2315 [19AP], S2373 [24AP], S6803 [11OC], S6903–S6908 [13NO], S6937–S6940, S6942, S6949, S6956–S6958 [14NO], S6973–S7020, S7042 [15NO]
——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), unanimous-consent agreement, S6908 [13NO]
——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), unanimous-consent request, S2249, S2250, S2251 [18AP]
——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 2850), S2683 [15MY], S2731 [16MY], S5074 [18JY]
Flake, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7549–S7551 [13DE]
Grand Canyon National Park: unveiling of plaque honoring Morris K. Udall and Senator McCain, S2000 [9AP]
Kyl, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7738 [18DE], S7853 [19DE]
Lanza, Dominic W.: nomination to be district judge, S3895 [13JN], S6043, S6050 [6SE]
Local government: ensure continued support for military installations, defense industries, and surrounding communities, S7852 [19DE]
McCain, John: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (S. Con. Res. 43), S5956 [27AU]
——— tribute (S. Res. 619), S5956 [27AU]
Native Americans: confirm undocumented Federal rights-of-way or easements, clarify boundaries, and take certain land into trust relative to the Gila River Indian Community Reservation in Arizona (H.R. 4032), S7578 [13DE]
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of Senator Graham in U.S. v. Ahmed Alahmedalabdaloklah (S. Res. 406), S969, S1130 [14FE]
Reports
Arizona Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) Planning Convention: Representative Gosar, E25 [10JA]
Reports filed
Consideration of S. 140, Dept. of the Interior Clarification of Use of Amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 681) (H. Rept. 115–503), H82 [9JA]
Cottonwood Land Exchange Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6146) (H. Rept. 115–895), H7750 [10AU]
Gila River Indian Community Federal Rights-of-Way, Easements and Boundary Clarification Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4032) (S. Rept. 115–399), S7240 [29NO]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4032) (H. Rept. 115–817), H6195 [13JY]
Kaibab National Forest Mapping Error Clarification To Allow the Purchase of Certain Lands by Young Life (organization): Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 466) (H. Rept. 115–615), H2040 [22MR]
Nomination of Dominic W. Lanza To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2320 [19AP]
Nomination of Susan Brnovich To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3292 [7JN]
Oracle Cabins Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2062) (S. Rept. 115–366), S7050 [15NO]
Pascua Yaqui Tribe Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1404) (S. Rept. 115–222), S2040 [10AP]
Resignations
Senate: Senator Kyl, S7852 [19DE]
Statements
Farewell Statement: John McCain, S5944 [27AU]
Tribute to Ed Pastor: Greg Stanton, E1587 [30NO]
Texts of
H. Res. 681, consideration of S. 140, Dept. of the Interior clarification of use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund, H96 [10JA]
H. Res. 1047, tribute to John McCain, H7779 [31AU]
H.R. 4032, Gila River Indian Community Federal Rights-of-Way, Easements and Boundary Clarification Act, H6340 [17JY]
H.R. 6146, Cottonwood Land Exchange Act, H9483 [13NO]
S. 140, Dept. of the Interior clarification of use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund, H114 [10JA]
S. 2850, Dept. of the Interior clarification of use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund, S2681 [15MY]
S. 2850, Dept. of the Interior use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund clarification, H6629 [23JY]
S. Con. Res. 43, authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services for John McCain, S5956 [27AU], H7773 [28AU]
S. Con. Res. 44, use of Capitol rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of John McCain, S5956 [27AU], H7774 [28AU]
S. Res. 406, Senate Legal Counsel representation of Senator Graham in U.S. v. Ahmed Alahmedalabdaloklah, S969 [14FE]
S. Res. 619, tribute to John McCain, S5956 [27AU]
S. Res. 622, support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain, S6060 [6SE]
Tributes
Flake, Senator, S7532, S7551, S7552, S7556, S7579 [13DE], S7850, S7854, S7889, S7890, S7914 [19DE], S7980 [20DE]
Kyl, Senator, S6035, S6039 [5SE], S7737, S7748, S7754 [18DE], S7853, S7855 [19DE]
Lesko, Representative, H3763 [7MY]
McCain, John, S5941–S5951 [27AU], S5961–S5974, S5976–S5980, S5982–S5987, S5994–S6005 [28AU], S6011–S6013, S6018–S6022, S6026 [4SE], S7852 [19DE], E1181 [28AU], E1207 [5SE], E1220 [7SE]
McCain, Senator, S1741 [15MR], S2639 [14MY], S3895 [13JN], S5549, S5554, S5558 [1AU], H7700, H7701 [26JY], E22 [10JA]
Pastor, Ed, H9748 [30NO]
Sinema, Representative, H3379 [17AP]
ARIZONA LODGING & TOURISM ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Lopez, Humberto: Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association Hotelier of the Year Award recipient, H5106 [13JN]
ARIZONA’S HISTORIC ROUTE 66 NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY PROGRAM (organization)
Letters
Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act, H4757 [5JN]
ARKANSAS
Bills and resolutions
Corps of Engineers: exempt certain structures from removal from property on Table Rock Lake (see H.R. 7126), H9525 [14NO]
Courts: modify composition of the eastern judicial district of Arkansas (see H.R. 6327), H6041 [10JY]
Ouachita National Forest: designate additions to the Flatside Wilderness (see H.R. 5636), H3705 [26AP]
——— exchange certain lands (see S. 3224), S5003 [17JY] (see H.R. 5923), H4583 [22MY]
Remarks in House
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame: tribute to inductees, H9396 [28SE]
Arkansas Farm Bureau: tribute to participation in American Farm Bureau Association Patriot Project, H9698 [29NO]
Children’s Advocacy Alliance: tribute to Heroes for Hope race, H3752 [7MY]
Cookus, Susan: Dept. of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee National Female Volunteer of the Year award recipient, H3937 [15MY]
Crawford, Esther: North Little Rock, AR, Senior Citizens Hall of Fame inductee, H3938 [15MY]
4th Congressional District: tribute to service academy nominees, E730 [24MY]
Little Rock, AR: anniversary of Catholic High School for Boys Marine Corps JROTC program and tribute to fundraisers for construction of Gold Star families monument, H3752 [7MY]
——— Central Arkansas Veterans Affairs Healthcare System nurses named to Great 100 Nurses Celebration of Arkansas honoree list, E1144 [10AU]
——— tribute to Little Rock Police Dept. recruiting class, H31 [9JA]
McLain, Dawn: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, H1230 [26FE]
McLean, Scott: Marie Interfaith Civic Leadership Award recipient, H9671 [28NO]
Mount Vernon, AR: tribute to Mount Vernon-Enola High School cybersecurity team, H5027 [12JN]
Mulberry River Society: tribute, E503 [18AP]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: observance, H5231 [19JN], H5758 [27JN]
National Rice Month: observance, E1311 [26SE]
Ouachita National Forest: designate additions to the Flatside Wilderness (H.R. 5636), H9478, H9479 [13NO]
——— exchange certain lands (H.R. 5923), H8129, H8130 [12SE]
Poletti, Edward: Library of Congress Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) Federal Librarian of the Year Award recipient, H3937 [15MY]
——— Medical Library Association Lois Ann Colaianni Award for Excellence and Achievement in Hospital Librarianship recipient, H3937 [15MY]
Scarbrough, DuShun: Dept. of Education Martin Luther King, Jr., Drum Major Innovation Service award recipeint, H3154 [12AP]
2d Congressional District: tribute to Educational Award Program winners, H3937 [15MY]
Sports: tribute to Arkansas Joe Johnson H.A.W.K.S. (Hard at Work Kids) youth basketball program, H1230 [26FE]
University of Arkansas at Little Rock: tribute to bike-sharing program, E1138 [10AU]
Wilbert, Emma: North Little Rock, AR, Senior Citizens Hall of Fame inductee, H3938 [15MY]
York, Kay: Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year award recipient, H8896 [26SE]
Remarks in Senate
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame: tribute to inductees, S6791 [11OC]
Congressional Youth Cabinet: tribute to participants, S2339 [23AP]
Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, S2463 [26AP]
Fort Smith, AR: anniversary, S29 [4JA]
Law enforcement: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2634 [14MY]
National Drug Court Month: observance, S2675 [15MY]
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: observance, S2464 [26AP]
National Rice Month: observance, S6268 [24SE], S6382 [28SE]
Ouachita National Forest: designate additions to the Flatside Wilderness (H.R. 5636), S8025 [22DE]
——— exchange certain lands (H.R. 5923), S7897 [19DE]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S1211 [26FE]
Reports filed
Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5636) (H. Rept. 115–989), H9442 [23OC]
Walnut Grove Land Exchange Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5923) (H. Rept. 115–922), H7940 [7SE]
Texts of
H.R. 5636, Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act, H9479 [13NO]
H.R. 5923, Walnut Grove Land Exchange Act, H8129 [12SE]
ARKANSAS ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
Remarks in House
York, Kay: Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year award recipient, H8896 [26SE]
ARKANSAS BLACK HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION
Remarks in House
Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, H9396 [28SE]
Remarks in Senate
Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, S6791 [11OC]
ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU
Remarks in House
American Farm Bureau Association: tribute to participation in Patriot Project, H9698 [29NO]
ARKOOSH, VALERIE A.
Letters
Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3771 [7MY]
ARLINGTON, OR
Remarks in Senate
Arlington High School: tribute to career and technical education program, S7315 [5DE]
ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA
Amendments
Armed Forces: require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (S. 3523), S6773 [10OC]
National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), S8000, S8002 [20DE], H10569 [21DE]
Bills and resolutions
Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see S. 3290), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6635), H7724 [26JY]
Armed Forces: require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see S. 3523), S6356 [27SE] (see H.R. 6734), H7941 [7SE]
Army: place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring Army Security Agency veterans of World War II, Korean War, and Vietnamese Conflict (see H.R. 7066), H9435 [16OC]
National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see S. 3167), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6287), H5974 [28JN]
World War I: commemorate anniversary of armistice, commend return of the unknown soldier, and those who stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and honor those who served and died (see S. Res. 745), S8059 [2JA] (see H. Res. 1094), H9151 [27SE]
Wreaths Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 719), S7431 [11DE]
Remarks in House
ACI Solutions (business): Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise award recipient, E1321 [27SE]
Catholics for Housing, Inc.: tribute to Father Gerard Creedon Housing Award recipients, E1542 [20NO]
Halls Hill Fire Station No. 8: anniversary, E825 [12JN]
Howard, Thomas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E218 [26FE]
Joe’s Place Pizza and Pasta (business): anniversary, E455 [13AP]
National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), H8136–H8139 [12SE]
——— provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), Senate amendment, H10569, H10570 [21DE]
Wreaths Across America Day: observance, H10086 [11DE]
Remarks in Senate
Armed Forces: anniversary of 3d Infantry Regiment (Old Guard) reactivation, S2049 [11AP]
——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (S. 3523), S7897 [19DE]
Dept. of Defense: anniversary of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, S700 [7FE]
National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), S6349 [26SE], S6364 [27SE], S8002 [20DE]
Wreaths Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 719), S7436, S7453 [11DE]
Reports filed
Nancy Reagan Memorial Park, Arlington County, VA: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 553) (H. Rept. 115–1031), H9567 [16NO]
9/11 Memorial Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6287) (H. Rept. 115–930), H8106 [10SE]
Texts of
H.R. 6287, 9/11 Memorial Act, H8136 [12SE]
S. 3523, Full Military Honors Act, S7897 [19DE]
S. Res. 719, Wreaths Across America Day, S7435 [11DE]
S. Res. 745, commemorate World War I armistice anniversary, commend return of the unknown soldier, and those who stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and honor those who served and died, S8060 [2JA]
ARMED CAREER CRIMINAL ACT
Bills and resolutions
Crime: define term ‘‘serious felony’’ to allow prosecutors to seek enhanced penalties against violent, repeat offenders (see S. 3335), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6697), H7824 [4SE]
ARMED FORCES see Department of Defense
ARMED FORCES DAY
Remarks in House
Observance, E681 [18MY]
ARMED SERVICES ALWAYS PAID (ASAP) ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 2166), H687 [30JA]
ARMENIA, REPUBLIC OF
Bills and resolutions
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), H478 [17JA]
Forests: provide assistance to Haiti and Armenia to reverse effects of deforestation (see S. 3272), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6503), H7685 [25JY]
Letters
OPIC support for regional projects in the Caucasus that exclude Armenia from participation or benefit: Cameron S. Alford, OPIC, H6331 [17JY]
Remarks in House
Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western U.S.A.: anniversary of ‘‘Mayr’’ Hollywood, CA, Chapter, E104 [29JA]
Genocide: anniversary, H3432 [18AP], H3495 [24AP], H3582 [26AP], H8163 [12SE]
Independence: anniversary, E1282 [24SE]
Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, E246 [1MR], E260 [5MR]
——— anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E221, E222 [26FE]
Totah, Annie Simonian: Armenian Assembly of America Distinguished Humanitarian Award recipient, E1292 [25SE]
Remarks in Senate
Genocide: anniversary, S2339 [23AP]
Reports filed
Nomination of Lynne M. Tracy To Be Ambassador to Armenia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]
Texts of
S. 3272, Haiti and Armenia Reforestation Act, S5369–S5373 [25JY]
ARMENIAN AMERICANS
Remarks in House
Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western U.S.A.: anniversary of ‘‘Mayr’’ Hollywood, CA, Chapter, E104 [29JA]
Homenetmen (organization): anniversary, E1297 [25SE]
——— anniversary of Glendale, CA, Ararat chapter, E1568 [28NO]
——— anniversary of Los Angeles, CA, chapter, E1201 [5SE]
ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA
Remarks in House
Totah, Annie Simonian: Armenian Assembly of America Distinguished Humanitarian Award recipient, E1292 [25SE]
ARMENIAN RELIEF SOCIETY
Remarks in House
Marachelian, Vicky: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E457 [13AP]
ARMENIAN RELIEF SOCIETY (ARS) OF WESTERN U.S.A.
Remarks in House
‘‘Mayr’’ Hollywood, CA, Chapter: anniversary, E104 [29JA]
ARMS CONTROL
Amendments
Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S7276, S7278, S7284 [4DE]
Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5567, S5569, S5589 [1AU]
Articles and editorials
China’s Military Escalation, S3400 [11JN]
What the Iran Protests Have Already Achieved—The Breaking of Myths, H70 [9JA]
Bills and resolutions
Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (see S. 2736), S2391 [24AP] (see H.R. 6888), H8884 [25SE]
Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 65), S6770 [10OC]
Cyprus: repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List (see S. 2963), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5508), H3315 [13AP]
Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1338 [5MR]
——— improve U.S. missile defense capabilities (see S. 2980), S2924 [24MY]
——— state U.S. policy relative to extended nuclear deterrence posture of the U.S. in support of NATO and provide a briefing on such posture (see H.R. 5840), H4137 [16MY] (see H.R. 5840), H4240 [18MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (see H.R. 6198), H5580 [22JN] (see H.R. 7213), H9763 [3DE]
Dept. of State: extend New START Treaty contingent upon Russia’s continued compliance (see S. 3169), S4734 [28JN]
——— limit funds to extend New START Treaty contingent upon Russia’s reduction of nuclear weapons stockpile and inclusion of new systems (see S. 3662), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 7180), H9690 [28NO]
Dept. of the Treasury: require Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to report on how certain data relative to weapons proliferation is being used (see H.R. 6332), H6110 [11JY]
Egypt: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 67, 68), S7242 [29NO]
Foreign countries: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (see S. 2925), S2836 [22MY]
Iran: 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]
Israel: authorize entrance into cooperative project agreement to counter unmanned aerial vehicles that threaten the U.S. or Israel (see H.R. 5117), H1333 [27FE]
——— pursue and enter into a military treaty alliance of extended deterrence (see H. Con. Res. 139), H9090 [26SE]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: include complete, verifiable, and irreversible human rights improvements in U.S. strategy for denuclearization of Korean Peninsula and a free and open Indo-Pacific region (see H. Res. 976), H5976 [28JN]
——— require report on status of nuclear program to establish a baseline of progress for negotiations on denuclearization and annual updates on such progress (see H.R. 6012), H4848 [6JN]
Korean Peninsula: commend diplomatic negotiations on denuclearization (see H. Res. 861), H3742 [27AP]
Nuclear weapons: prevent a nuclear arms race resulting from weakened international restrictions on proliferation of intermediate- and shorter-range missiles (see S. 3667), S7190 [28NO]
Qatar: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 66), S7242 [29NO]
Saudi Arabia: require congressional approval for entry into a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement and impose conditions relative to the death of Jamal Khashoggi, uranium enrichment, and human rights (see S. 3785), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 7350), H10336 [19DE]
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] (see H.R. 7351), H10336 [19DE]
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): observe anniversary and urge compliance or ratification by certain countries to this and other nuclear weapon treaties (see S. Res. 562), S4734 [28JN]
Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (see S. 2781), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5863), H4209 [17MY]
Letters
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act: Kirstjen M. Nielsen, Sec. of Homeland Security, H8116 [12SE]
——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8116 [12SE], H9806 [10DE]
——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8116 [12SE], H9806 [10DE]
Improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8147 [12SE]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8147 [12SE]
Motions
Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S7865 [19DE]
Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), S7020, S7027 [15NO]
Notices
Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S101–S104 [9JA], S248 [17JA], S295–S297 [18JA], S603 [5FE], S1213–S1218 [26FE], S1311 [1MR], S1336 [5MR], S1447 [7MR], S1936–S1938 [22MR], S2003–S2010 [9AP], S2033 [10AP], S2257 [18AP], S2381 [24AP], S2513 [7MY], S2768 [17MY], S3902 [13JN], S4871 [10JY], S5447–S5449 [30JY], S5504 [31JY], S5611–S5614 [15AU], S6719–S6730 [9OC], S6909 [13NO], S7079–S7081 [26NO], S7178–S7181 [28NO], S7231 [29NO], S7912 [19DE]
Remarks in House
Armed Forces: authorize use in Syria, H3354–H3356 [17AP]
Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), H10130–H10138 [12DE]
Cyprus: repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List (H.R. 5508), H7684 [25JY]
Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), H8145–H8150 [12SE], E1255 [13SE]
Dept. of Energy: National Nuclear Security Administration defense nuclear nonproliferation funding through reduction of W76–2 warhead modification program funding, H4941–H4944 [7JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (H.R. 6198), H8113–H8117 [12SE]
——— establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (H.R. 7213), H9804–H9806 [10DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: require Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to report on how certain data relative to weapons proliferation is being used (H.R. 6332), H9056, H9063 [26SE]
Foreign policy: assessment of meeting between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, H5025, H5078 [12JN], H5104, H5106, H5138 [13JN], H5160 [14JN]
——— efforts to negotiate talks between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, H4725 [24MY], H4744 [5JN]
——— provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), H9734, H9736 [29NO], E397 [5AP]
——— reaffirm commitment to nuclear non-proliferation, E1127 [7AU]
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty: U.S. withdrawal, E1482 [30OC]
Iran: report on support of proxy forces in Syria and Lebanon, H4566 [22MY]
——— status of agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, H3765 [7MY], H3788 [8MY], H3924 [10MY]
Kazakhstan: recognize role in ensuring regional and global security and commend commitment to nuclear nonproliferation and efforts to combat terrorism, E33 [11JA]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: peace agreement with South Korea, H3728 [27AP]
Korean Peninsula: commend diplomatic negotiations on denuclearization (H. Res. 861), E577 [1MY]
——— diplomatic negotiations on denuclearization, E1688 [19DE]
National security: space-based ballistic missile defense technology funding, H5789, H5803–H5805 [27JN]
Nuclear weapons: proliferation, E897 [22JN]
Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, H68, H69 [9JA]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit report on Iranian support of proxy forces in Syria and Lebanon, H6150, H6151 [12JY]
Syria: alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, H3084 [10AP], H3130 [11AP], H3155 [12AP], E416 [10AP]
——— U.S. response to alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, H3320 [16AP], H3352, H3355 [17AP]
Taiwan: reaffirm U.S. committment to alliance and commend opening of new office of American Institute in Taiwan, E776 [5JN], E828 [12JN], E831 [13JN], E844 [14JN]
Trump, President: decision to withdraw U.S. from agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, H3869 [9MY], H4593 [23MY], H5967 [28JN], H6033–H6037 [10JY]
Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft, H5274 [19JN]
Remarks in Senate
Armed Forces: authorize use in Syria, S2314 [19AP]
Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S3399 [11JN], S7278, S7284 [4DE]
——— develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), House amendment, S7865–S7867 [19DE]
Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), motion to discharge, S7023–S7027, S7042 [15NO]
——— disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), unanimous-consent agreement, S6908 [13NO]
Dept. of Defense: expand capacity and capability of ballistic missile defense system of the U.S., S127 [10JA], S3287 [7JN]
——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5567–S5572 [1AU]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (H.R. 7213), S7822 [18DE]
Foreign policy: assessment of meeting between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, S3729–S3731, S3735 [12JN], S3864, S3865 [13JN], S3930, S3936 [14JN], S4268 [20JN], S4830 [9JY], S5465 [31JY]
——— efforts to negotiate talks between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, S2229 [18AP], S2290 [19AP], S2373 [24AP], S2690 [16MY], S2890 [24MY], S2956 [4JN], S3018 [6JN], S3288 [7JN]
——— provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S639 [6FE], S808 [8FE], S4338 [21JN]
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty: Russian violations, S7120 [27NO]
Iran: impose sanctions relative to ballistic missile program, support for acts of international terrorism, and violations of human rights and enforce arms embargo (S. 722), S35 [4JA]
——— status of agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S126 [10JA], S1305 [1MR]
National security: nuclear deterrent and modernization programs funding, S7751, S7759 [18DE]
Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, S16 [3JA]
Syria: U.S. response to alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, S2131 [16AP], S2198 [17AP], S2313 [19AP]
Taiwan: reaffirm U.S. committment to alliance and commend opening of new office of American Institute in Taiwan, S3399, S3401 [11JN]
Trump, President: decision to withdraw U.S. from agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S2537, S2541 [8MY], S2586 [9MY], S2601 [10MY]
Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft, S3898, S3900 [13JN], S4330 [21JN]
——— limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (S. 2781), S2606 [10MY]
U.S.-Russia New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): extend, S7119–S7121 [27NO]
Reports filed
Asia Reassurance Initiative Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2736), S6495 [3OC]
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6198) (H. Rept. 115–923), H7940 [7SE]
Dept. of Defense Improvement of Certain Defense and Security Assistance Policies and Appropriation of Funds to Israel: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2497), S5003 [17JY]
Improving Strategies To Counter Weapons Proliferation Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6332) (H. Rept. 115–905), H7772 [24AU]
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Anniversary Observance and Compliance or Ratification by Certain Countries to This and Other Nuclear Weapon Treaties: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 562), S7240 [29NO]
Texts of
H.R. 6198, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, H8113–H8115 [12SE]
H.R. 6332, Improving Strategies To Counter Weapons Proliferation Act, H9063 [26SE]
H.R. 7213, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, H9804–H9806 [10DE]
S. 2497, Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies improvement and appropriation of funds to Israel authorization, S5570–S5572 [1AU]
S. 2497, improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel, H8145 [12SE]
S. 2736, Asia Reassurance Initiative Act, S7285–S7291 [4DE], H10130–H10136 [12DE]
S. Res. 562, Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) anniversary observance and compliance or ratification by certain countries to this and other nuclear weapon treaties, S4743 [28JN]
ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5567, S5569, S5589 [1AU]
Bills and resolutions
Arms sales: modify certification and reporting requirements for sales of major defense equipment relative to which nonrecurring costs of research, development, and production are waived or reduced (see H.R. 6296), H5975 [28JN]
Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 65), S6770 [10OC]
Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1338 [5MR]
Dept. of State: maintain existing regulations governing exportation of certain weapons and military equipment on U.S. Munitions list (see H.R. 4765), H132 [10JA]
Egypt: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 67, 68), S7242 [29NO]
House of Representatives: modify procedures for considering legislation prohibiting proposed sales of defense articles or services, licenses for exports of defense articles, and approval of certain assistance (see H.R. 7080), H9438 [19OC]
Israel: authorize entrance into cooperative project agreement to counter unmanned aerial vehicles that threaten the U.S. or Israel (see H.R. 5117), H1333 [27FE]
Qatar: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 66), S7242 [29NO]
Letters
Improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8147 [12SE]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8147 [12SE]
Motions
Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), S7020, S7027 [15NO]
Notices
Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S101–S104 [9JA], S248 [17JA], S295–S297 [18JA], S603 [5FE], S1213–S1218 [26FE], S1311 [1MR], S1336 [5MR], S1447 [7MR], S1936–S1938 [22MR], S2003–S2010 [9AP], S2033 [10AP], S2257 [18AP], S2381 [24AP], S2513 [7MY], S2768 [17MY], S3902 [13JN], S4871 [10JY], S5447–S5449 [30JY], S5504 [31JY], S5611–S5614 [15AU], S6719–S6730 [9OC], S6909 [13NO], S7079–S7081 [26NO], S7178–S7181 [28NO], S7231 [29NO], S7912 [19DE]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), H8145–H8150 [12SE], E1255 [13SE]
U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2646), H755–H757 [5FE]
Remarks in Senate
Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), motion to discharge, S7023–S7027, S7042 [15NO]
——— disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), unanimous-consent agreement, S6908 [13NO]
Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5567–S5572 [1AU]
Reports filed
Dept. of Defense Improvement of Certain Defense and Security Assistance Policies and Appropriation of Funds to Israel: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2497), S5003 [17JY]
U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 2646), S7241 [29NO]
Texts of
H.R. 2646, U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act, H755 [5FE]
S. 2497, Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies improvement and appropriation of funds to Israel authorization, S5570–S5572 [1AU]
S. 2497, improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel, H8145 [12SE]
ARMS SALE OVERSIGHT ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 7080), H9438 [19OC]
ARMS SALES
Bills and resolutions
Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 65), S6770 [10OC]
Cyprus: repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List (see S. 2963), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5508), H3315 [13AP]
Dept. of State: maintain existing regulations governing exportation of certain weapons and military equipment on U.S. Munitions list (see H.R. 4765), H132 [10JA]
Egypt: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 67, 68), S7242 [29NO]
Foreign countries: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (see S. 2925), S2836 [22MY]
House of Representatives: modify procedures for considering legislation prohibiting proposed sales of defense articles or services, licenses for exports of defense articles, and approval of certain assistance (see H.R. 7080), H9438 [19OC]
India: enhance defense and security cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 6506), H7685 [25JY]
Iran: report on Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities (see H.R. 5612), H3574 [25AP]
Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1340 [1MR]
Middle East: hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (see S.J. Res. 69), S7586 [13DE]
——— support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war, report on international law violations, suspend Saudi arms sales and support, and hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (see S. 3652), S7051 [15NO]
Qatar: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 66), S7242 [29NO]
Russia: examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see S. Res. 402), S875 [12FE] (see H. Res. 749), H1266 [26FE]
Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 7082), H9442 [23OC]
——— prohibit military assistance until Dept. of State determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free (see S. 3590), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 7070), H9435 [16OC]
Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (see S. 2781), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5863), H4209 [17MY]
Weapons: modify certification and reporting requirements for sales of major defense equipment relative to which nonrecurring costs of research, development, and production are waived or reduced (see H.R. 6296), H5975 [28JN]
Motions
Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), S7020, S7027 [15NO]
Notices
Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S101–S104 [9JA], S248 [17JA], S295–S297 [18JA], S603 [5FE], S1213–S1218 [26FE], S1311 [1MR], S1336 [5MR], S1447 [7MR], S1936–S1938 [22MR], S2003–S2010 [9AP], S2033 [10AP], S2257 [18AP], S2381 [24AP], S2513 [7MY], S2768 [17MY], S3902 [13JN], S4871 [10JY], S5447–S5449 [30JY], S5504 [31JY], S5611–S5614 [15AU], S6719–S6730 [9OC], S6909 [13NO], S7079–S7081 [26NO], S7178–S7181 [28NO], S7231 [29NO], S7912 [19DE]
Remarks in House
Cyprus: repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List (H.R. 5508), H7684 [25JY]
Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), H9734, H9736 [29NO], E397 [5AP]
Iran: report on Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities, H4656 [23MY]
Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (H.R. 5141), E622 [10MY]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit report on Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities, H6153, H6154 [12JY]
Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance, H9519 [14NO]
Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft, H5274 [19JN]
U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2646), H755–H757 [5FE]
Remarks in Senate
Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), motion to discharge, S7023–S7027, S7042 [15NO]
——— disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), unanimous-consent agreement, S6908 [13NO]
Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S639 [6FE], S808 [8FE], S4338 [21JN]
——— waiver of secondary sanctions against countries or entities for significant transactions with Russian defense and intelligence sector, S5542, S5545–S5547 [1AU]
Iran: impose sanctions relative to ballistic missile program, support for acts of international terrorism, and violations of human rights and enforce arms embargo (S. 722), S35 [4JA]
Middle East: hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (S.J. Res. 69), S7539, S7565, S7566 [13DE]
——— support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war, report on international law violations, suspend Saudi arms sales and support, and hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (S. 3652), S7119 [27NO], S7160 [28NO], S7201 [29NO], S7487 [12DE], S7562 [13DE]
Russia: examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (S. Res. 402), S1372 [6MR]
Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S7150 [28NO]
——— prohibit military assistance, S7119 [27NO], S7501 [12DE]
——— U.S. policy, S7560–S7562 [13DE]
Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft, S3898, S3900 [13JN], S4330 [21JN]
——— limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (S. 2781), S2606 [10MY]
——— U.S. policy, S2606 [10MY], S3270 [7JN], S3899, S3900 [13JN], S4330 [21JN], S4480 [27JN], S4884 [11JY]
U.S.-Russia New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): extend, S7119–S7121 [27NO]
Reports filed
U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 2646), S7241 [29NO]
Texts of
H.R. 2646, U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act, H755 [5FE]
S. Res. 402, examine intelligence on Russian election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, S876–S878 [12FE]
S.J. Res. 69, hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war, S7566, S7597 [13DE]
ARMSTONG, JANCIERA
Remarks in House
House of Representatives: tribute to House Employee Excellence Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]
ARMSTRONG, HARRY
Remarks in House
Congressional Veteran Commendation: recipient, E1637 [11DE]
ARMSTRONG, JACK
Remarks in House
Tribute, E231 [27FE]
ARMSTRONG, JOAN BERNARD
Remarks in House
Tribute, E849 [15JN]
ARMSTRONG, PAULA
Bills and resolutions
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Peter P. Truman v. Paula Armstrong, et al. (see S. Res. 500), S2485 [26AP]
Remarks in Senate
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Peter P. Truman v. Paula Armstrong, et al. (S. Res. 500), S2498 [26AP]
Texts of
S. Res. 500, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Peter P. Truman v. Paula Armstrong, et al., S2497 [26AP]
ARMSTRONG, RICHARD
Remarks in House
Tribute, H9770 [10DE]
ARMSTRONG, RICHARD (SKIP)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1239 [12SE]
ARMY see Department of Defense
ARNDT, LENNIS (RED)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1327 [27SE], E1343 [28SE], E1399 [12OC]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6276 [24SE], S6299 [25SE], S7048 [15NO]
ARNETT, ARTHUR
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S4727 [28JN]
ARNOLD, FRANCES H.
Remarks in Senate
Nobel Prize: recognition for chemistry, S6493 [3OC]
ARNOLD, KEN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1429 [19OC]
ARNOLD, MARY ANN RITTER
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S21 [3JA]
ARNOLD, MARY F. LUCAS
Remarks in House
Tribute, H9398 [28SE]
ARPA-E ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 5906), H5779–H5781 [27JN]
Texts of
H.R. 5906, provisions, H5779 [27JN]
ARRIAGA, KRISTINA
Appointments
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, H4246 [21MY]
ARRINGTON, COURTLIN L.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E359 [22MR]
ARRINGTON, JODEY C. (a Representative from Texas)
Amendments
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4125 [16MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4707 [24MY]
Appointments
Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform (Joint, Select), H1224 [23FE]
Conferee: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see H. Res. 838), H3505 [24AP]
Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]
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]
Crime: 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), H3395 [17AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: submit a report to the FDA on use of a Federal standard of identity for olive oil (see H.R. 5249), H1542 [13MR]
Dept. of Education: carry out a grant program to secure elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5107), H6112 [11JY]
——— provide for accreditation reform, require institutions of higher education to publish information on student success, and provide for fiscal and student loan accountability by institutions (see H.R. 4274), H83 [9JA]
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), H6196 [13JY]
Dept. of Justice: 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. 970), H5978 [28JN]
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), H4777 [5JN]
——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a demonstration program to provide expanded access to medical services through partnerships between departmental medical centers and federally qualified health centers (see H.R. 5047), H1212 [15FE]
——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws (see H.R. 5674), H3931 [10MY]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6651 [23JY]
FCC: ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking of content, services, and devices and impairment of Internet traffic, limit authority to preempt State law, and consider Internet service to be an information service (see H.R. 4682), H405 [16JA]
Foreign policy: 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), H3887 [9MY]
George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 5280), H3783 [7MY]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]
Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H603 [20JA]
Government regulations: require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to recognize the exposure-reducing nature of client margin for cleared derivatives (see H.R. 4659), H1609 [14MR]
Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]
Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6651 [23JY]
——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9569 [16NO]
——— 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), H9511 [13NO]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9526 [14NO]
International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (see H.R. 1697), H4210 [17MY]
Israel: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel (see H.R. 2856), H3979 [15MY]
——— authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H4243 [18MY]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 13), H7825 [4SE]
Lucas Lowe Post Office, Hardin, TX: designate (see H.R. 7331), H10335 [19DE]
Medicare: extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H1374 [5MR]
——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 592), H8739 [20SE]
NIH: establish and fund Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative to expand, intensify, and coordinate fundamental, translational, and clinical research of opioid abuse and the understanding and treatment of pain (see H.R. 4733), H3743 [27AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Multi-State Plan program (see H.R. 4664), H1342 [1MR]
Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (see H.R. 1057), H1267 [26FE]
Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H9408 [28SE]
Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5861), H4285 [21MY]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]
Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H7754 [14AU]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]
Taxation: clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 176), H7688 [25JY]
——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H1729 [20MR]
——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8733 [17SE]
——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms (see H.R. 5006), H1374 [5MR]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 184), H5649 [25JN]
Turkey: restrict loans from international financial institutions until the Turkish Government ends detention of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6633), H7724 [26JY]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 6356), H6264 [16JY]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Air Force: acknowledge readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls (see H. Res. 1010), H6649 [23JY]
Armed Forces: take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (see H.R. 5649), H3741 [27AP]
House of Representatives: eliminate any August recess until the House has approved all annual appropriation bills for the next fiscal year (see H.R. 7205), H9757 [30NO]
Medicare: provide for coverage of rural emergency medical access services (see H.R. 7391), H10586 [21DE]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 134), H3929 [10MY]
Constitutional authority statements
Armed Forces: take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (H.R. 5649), H3742 [27AP]
House of Representatives: eliminate any August recess until the House has approved all annual appropriation bills for the next fiscal year (H.R. 7205), H9758 [30NO]
Medicare: provide for coverage of rural emergency medical access services (H.R. 7391), H10587 [21DE]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 134), H3930 [10MY]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H3 [5JA], H175 [16JA], H3045 [23MR], H5583 [25JN], H9451 [30OC]
Letters
Dept. of Agriculture Community Facilities Direct Loan and Guarantee Loan Program and Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program permission for rural hospitals to refinance existing debt: Alan Morgan, National Rural Health Association, H4126 [16MY]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H3 [5JA], H3045 [23MR], H9451 [30OC], H9759 [3DE]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H176 [16JA]
Air Force: acknowledge readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls (H. Res. 1010), H7647 [25JY]
Appropriations: making continuing, H10506 [20DE]
Armed Forces: take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (H.R. 5649), H3731 [27AP], H7137, H7138 [24JY]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3191 [12AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: modify Community Facilities Direct Loan and Guarantee Loan Program and Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program to permit rural hospitals to refinance existing debt, H4125, H4126 [16MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3585 [26AP], H4125, H4126 [16MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10121 [12DE]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3585 [26AP]
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, H10506 [20DE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure employee labor union activities do not interfere with performance of their assigned work duties, H1450 [7MR]
——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (S. 3479), H8754, H8758 [25SE]
Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H4270 [21MY]
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), H1382 [6MR]
Graham, Billy: tribute (H.J. Res. 130), H1321 [27FE]
Immigration: 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, H5584 [25JN]
——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10506 [20DE]
——— reform, H5584 [25JN]
Irlbeck, Carl: Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, H3331 [16AP]
Iron and steel industry: imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, H1511 [13MR]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, H176 [16JA]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms, H7908, H7909, H7910, H7911, H7912, H7913, H7914 [6SE]
National Agriculture Day: observance, H1683 [19MR]
National Small Business Week: observance, H3585 [26AP]
Supreme Court: hearing of arguments in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra relative to whether certain disclosures required by California law violate freedom of speech, H1591 [14MR]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H1261 [26FE]
Taxation: reform, H7876 [6SE]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H10506 [20DE]
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): anniversary, H4698 [24MY]
Tributes
Bush, Barbara Pierce, H3431 [18AP]
Bush, George, H9812 [10DE]
Campa-Peters, Sophia, H176 [16JA]
Crenshaw, Phil, H3587 [26AP]
Mulder, William, H3731 [27AP]
Tenney, Representative, H10505, H10507 [20DE]
Weathers, Carl A., H9396 [28SE]
Ybarra, Elise, H3789 [8MY]
ARRINGTON, KATIE
Remarks in House
Tribute, H5757 [27JN]
ARSHT, ADRIENNE
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6275 [24SE]
ARTE AMERICAS (organization)
Remarks in House
Gonzales-Chavez, Lilia: Arte Americas (organization) Armando Rodriguez Legacy Award recipient, E1434 [19OC]
ARTHUR, MATT
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S7785 [18DE]
ARTHURS, EUGENE G.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E21 [10JA]
ARTILLERO APOLONIO, EDWIN
Bills and resolutions
Relief (see H.R. 5623), H3575 [25AP]
ARTILLERO APOLONIO, FIDEL
Bills and resolutions
Relief (see H.R. 5623), H3575 [25AP]
ARTILLERO APOLONIO, KEYRI
Bills and resolutions
Relief (see H.R. 5623), H3575 [25AP]
ARTILLERO APOLONIO, YOSELIN
Bills and resolutions
Relief (see H.R. 5623), H3575 [25AP]
ARTS AND HUMANITIES related term(s) Literature; Music and Dance
Addresses
Kennedy Center Honors: John J. Sullivan, S7910 [19DE]
Amendments
Dept. of the Interior: recognize legendary burial site of Paul Bunyan by addition of Rib Mountain to the National Register of Historic Places (H. Res. 418), H8861 [25SE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5122, S5134, S5202, S5203 [23JY], S5240, S5255, S5273, S5274, S5275, S5276, S5277, S5278, S5279, S5280, S5297, S5298, S5299, S5300, S5301, S5302, S5303, S5304, S5306, S5307, S5308, S5309, S5310, S5311 [24JY], S5339, S5347, S5375, S5376, S5377, S5378, S5379, S5380, S5381, S5382, S5383, S5384, S5385, S5386, S5387, S5388, S5389, S5390 [25JY], S5429, S5430, S5431, S5432, S5433, S5434, S5435, S5436, S5437 [26JY], S5460, S5461, S5462 [30JY], S5499, S5500, S5501, S5502, S5503, S5521 [31JY], S5533 [1AU], H6434, H6435, H6436, H6437, H6438, H6439, H6440, H6441, H6442, H6443, H6444, H6445, H6446, H6447, H6448, H6449, H6450, H6451, H6452, H6453, H6454, H6455, H6456, H6457, H6459, H6460 [17JY], H6502, H6503, H6504, H6505, H6506, H6507, H6508, H6509, H6510, H6511, H6513, H6514, H6515, H6516, H6517, H6518, H6519, H6521, H6523, H6525, H6528, H6529, H6530, H6531, H6532, H6533, H6534, H6535, H6536, H6537, H6538, H6539, H6540 [18JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (H. Res. 996), H6280 [17JY]
Appointments
Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees, S6775 [10OC]
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Board of Trustees, S5438 [26JY]
National Council on the Arts, H5984 [3JY]
Articles and editorials
For the Love of Carving—Jerry Williams and Chris Miller Earn Governor’s Honors, S7104 [27NO]
He Had an Arts Spirit—Famed Barre Sculptor Frank Gaylord Has Died, S2476 [26AP]
Bills and resolutions
African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see S. Res. 559), S4734 [28JN] (see H. Res. 974), H5975 [28JN]
Barrett, Barbara M.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see S.J. Res. 60), S2391 [24AP] (see H.J. Res. 133), H3396 [17AP]
Commission of Fine Arts: prohibit exercising of authority over non-Federal property in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 7121), H9510 [13NO]
Copyrights: provide Federal protection to audio transmission of sound recordings in any format fixed before a certain date, establish uniform term of protection for such recordings, and permit digital preservation activities (see S. 2933), S2877 [23MY]
——— provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see S. 2393), S704 [7FE]
——— secure rights of artists of works of visual art to receive resale royalties for sales of high-end art at auction houses (see S. 3488), S6304 [25SE] (see H.R. 6868), H8883 [25SE]
Country Music Association Day: designate (see S. Res. 644), S6277 [24SE]
Dept. of Defense: establish Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields (see H.R. 7307), H10210 [13DE]
Dept. of Education: expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see S. 3391), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6137), H5284 [19JN]
Dept. of Justice: limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote a foreign political agenda (see S. 2583), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5336), H1727 [20MR]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3073), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6147), H5283 [19JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (see H. Res. 996), H6262 [16JY]
District of Columbia: support and honor performers and partners of SummerSet DC music festival on the National Mall (see H. Res. 892), H3977 [15MY]
Financial institutions: apply Bank Secrecy Act to art or antiquities dealers to detect and prevent money laundering (see H.R. 5886), H4242 [18MY]
Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]
——— tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]
Immigration: expedite adjudication of employer petitions for aliens of extraordinary artistic ability (see S. 2466), S1286 [28FE]
Jamestown, NY: tribute to National Comedy Center (see S. Res. 477), S2321 [19AP]
Magic: recognize as a rare and valuable art form and national treasure (see H. Res. 698), H478 [17JA]
Make Music Day: designate (see H. Res. 956), H5506 [21JN]
Metropolitan Museum of Art: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary of founding (see H. Res. 1130), H9443 [23OC]
Motion pictures: exempt certain performances from copyright and trademark infringement to allow filtering of movies purchased or rented from streaming services (see H.R. 6816), H8725 [13SE]
National Comedy Center, Jamestown, NY: recognize (see H.R. 6077), H5093 [12JN]
National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 997), H6263 [16JY]
National Endowment for the Arts: prohibit Federal funding to award grant for South Dakota State University Historic Hobo Day (see H.R. 6338), H6111 [11JY]
——— prohibit grants for housing (see H.R. 6164), H5362 [20JN]
——— prohibit grants to demonstrate how artists work to show the impact of climate change in the San Francisco, CA, bay area and how art can inform, inspire, and empower communities at risk (see H.R. 5995), H4738 [1JN]
National Endowment for the Humanities: eliminate funding (see H.R. 5046), H1212 [15FE]
National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Weeks: designate (see H. Res. 803), H2042 [22MR]
Smith, Tracy K.: selection as Poet Laureate of the U.S. (see H. Res. 865), H3742 [27AP]
Sound recording and reproducing: provide for payment of performance royalties to certain producers, mixers, and sound engineers of sound recordings (see S. 2625), S1948 [22MR]
Taxation: apply rules relative to treatment of certain qualified film and television and live theatrical productions to Puerto Rico (see H.R. 5183), H1441 [6MR]
‘‘U.S. Capitol Grounds—Landscape Architect Frederick Law Olmstead’s Design for Democracy’’: authorize printing as a House document (see H. Con. Res. 118), H3575 [25AP]
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 S. 2334), S500 [24JA] (see S. 2823), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 5447), H3094 [10AP]
Cloture motions
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5411 [26JY], S5469 [31JY]
Lists
New Jersey 11th District Congressional Arts competition participants, E543 [26AP]
Motions
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5536 [1AU], H6569 [19JY], H7894, H7895 [6SE]
Proclamations
Tribute to Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and Harlem Week: Representative Espaillat, E1725 [21DE]
Remarks in House
Albuquerque, NM: tribute to Albuquerque High School Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) team, E781 [6JN]
All Things Artistic Ministries, Inc.: tribute to History Alive—Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Program honorees, E609, E611 [9MY]
Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, H9396 [28SE]
Arts Council of Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Arts Awards recipients, E636 [11MY]
Arts in Education Week: observance, H8179 [13SE]
ARTSFAIRFAX (organization): tribute to Arts Awards recipients, E1541 [20NO]
Aurora, CO: tribute to Global Fest, E1066 [25JY]
Barrett, Barbara M.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 60), H5853 [28JN]
Brown, Carole and Robert C.: Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation Cultural Vanguard Award recipients, E55 [17JA]
Coleman, Marion: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, E727 [24MY]
Commission of Fine Arts: prohibit exercising of authority over non-Federal property in the District of Columbia (H.R. 7121), E1512 [13NO]
Copyrights: establish database of nondramatic musical works and sound recordings to help entities that wish to publicly perform such works and recordings to identify and compensate the rights owners (H.R. 3350), E553 [26AP]
——— provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, H3537 [25AP]
——— provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date, H3536, H3538 [25AP]
Country Music Association: anniversary, E1252 [13SE]
Courts: provide victims of Holocaust-era persecution and their heirs a fair opportunity to recover works of art confiscated or misappropriated by the Nazis, H3463 [24AP]
Craven, Ginny: Lake County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E471 [16AP]
Deep Ellum Foundation: tribute, E463 [13AP]
Deer Park, TX: tribute to Deer Park Art Park Players and Texas Non-Profit Theatre Annual Conference, E309 [14MR]
Denton, TX: anniversary of Greater Denton Arts Council, E683 [18MY]
Dept. of Defense: establish Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields (H.R. 7307), H10190 [13DE]
Dept. of Justice: limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote a foreign political agenda (H.R. 5336), H1703 [20MR]
Dept. of State: report on progress of certain European countries on the return of, or restitution for, wrongfully confiscated or transferred Holocaust-era assets (S. 447), H3460–H3464 [24AP], E535 [25AP]
Dept. of the Interior: recognize legendary burial site of Paul Bunyan by addition of Rib Mountain to the National Register of Historic Places (H. Res. 418), H8861 [25SE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2021 [22MR]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3354), H481 [18JA]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6270, H6272, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6497–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], E1028, E1029 [18JY], E1055 [24JY], E1066 [25JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (H. Res. 996), H6274–H6282 [17JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), motion to instruct conferees, H7895 [6SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), motion to recommit, H6569–H6571 [19JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), Senate amendment, H7894–H7896 [6SE]
Downey, CA: anniversary of Downey Symphony Orchestra and Downey Symphonic Society, E1374 [5OC]
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (organization): tribute, E1614 [6DE]
Fort Wayne, IN: anniversary of Embassy Theater, E623 [10MY]
Fresno, CA: anniversary of Warnors Theatre, E1460 [26OC]
Gonzales-Chavez, Lilia: Arte Americas (organization) Armando Rodriguez Legacy Award recipient, E1434 [19OC]
Hardeman, Ben: League of Historic American Theatres Outstanding Individual Contribution Award recipient, E1057 [24JY]
Herzfeld, Melody: Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University Excellence in Theater Education Award recipient, E798 [7JN]
Houston, TX: anniversary of Miller Outdoor Theatre, E1377 [5OC]
——— tribute to Fallen Warriors Memorial Gallery, E795 [7JN]
——— tribute to Majestic Metro event venue, E1707 [20DE]
Idyllwild, CA: tribute to Jazz in the Pines festival, E1139 [10AU]
Jenson, Susan: Bonfils Stanton Foundation Arts and Society Award recipient, E1614 [6DE]
Jones, Tamara: Napa County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E472 [16AP]
Kansas City, MO: tribute to National World War I Museum and Memorial concert to commemorate sacrifice of Czech, Slovak, and Croatian peoples, E1229 [12SE]
Keene, John: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation MacArthur Fellowship recipient, H9807 [10DE]
Lansdale, PA: tribute to Lansdale Mural Arts Program, H6270 [17JY]
Lenox, MA: anniversary of Frelinghuysen Morris House and Studio, E1093 [26JY]
Leominster, MA: anniversary of Johnny Appleseed Arts and Cultural Festival, E1251 [13SE]
Lindsley, Barbara and Terry: CHI Health Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs, IA, Council Heritage Award for Arts and Humanities recipient, E722 [23MY]
Mack, Evan: Musical America (Internet site) Professional of the Year award recipient, H10322 [19DE]
Miami, FL: tribute to ‘‘Origins’’ Hispanic cultural event, E747 [29MY]
Michigan: tribute to 10th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition winners, H4141 [17MY]
Music and dance: tribute to top ten female MC hip-hop collaborations of all time, H1511 [13MR]
National Comedy Center, Jamestown, NY: recognize (H.R. 6077), H6628, H6629 [23JY]
National Cultural Center Act: anniversary, E1283 [24SE]
National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H6457, H6458 [17JY]
National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H6457, H6458 [17JY]
New Jersey: tribute to 11th District Congressional Arts competition participants, E543 [26AP]
New Mexico: tribute to Pueblo Pottery Mug project artist participants, E1416, E1418, E1420, E1422 [16OC]
Newtown, PA: tribute to student participants in Countryside Gallery ‘‘One Planet—Wildlife Vulnerable to Climate Change’’ exhibit, H5290 [20JN]
Northern Mariana Islands: anniversary of Museum of History and Culture, E439 [12AP]
——— anniversary of Northern Mariana Islands Museum of History and Culture, E939 [28JN]
——— tribute to International Thespian Society Team, E1087 [26JY]
NSF: promote integration of art and design in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, H7193 [25JY]
Park Ridge, IL: anniversary of Village Press printing workshop, E1025 [17JY]
Parker, Nevaeh: U.N. Foundation Women in Science Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Camp selectee, H5185 [14JN]
Pennsylvania: tribute to 14th District Congressional Arts competition participants, E548 [26AP]
Puri, Sonali: Texas Art Education Association State Visual Arts Scholastic Event Gold Seal award recipient, E766 [5JN]
San Jose, CA: anniversary of Children’s Musical Theater San Jose, E104 [29JA]
Santa Cruz, CA: anniversary of Santa Cruz Symphony, E584 [3MY]
Scott, Drew: Texas 27th Congressional District Congressional Arts competition winner, H1510 [13MR]
Smith, Megan: Pennsylvania 5th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition winner, H5758 [27JN]
Sound recording and reproducing: provide for direct payment of statutory sound recording performance royalties to record producers, H3537, H3541 [25AP]
South Whitley, IN: tribute to Whitko High School participants in World School Children’s Art Exhibition in Taiwan, E49 [16JA]
Stockbridge, MA: anniversary of Berkshire Theatre, E843 [14JN]
Syracuse, NY: anniversary of the Everson Museum of Art, E1262 [17SE]
Texas: tribute 22d Congressional District students selected for Texas Commission on the Arts Young Masters Class, E399 [5AP]
‘‘U.S. Capitol Grounds—Landscape Architect Frederick Law Olmstead’s Design for Democracy’’: authorize printing as a House document (H. Con. Res. 118), H3688 [26AP]
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, H8822 [25SE], E1319 [27SE], E1433 [19OC]
——— provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (H.R. 5447), H3522–H3542 [25AP], E553 [26AP]
Umeakuana, Favour: Texas Art Education Association State Visual Arts Scholastic Event Gold Seal award recipient, E766 [5JN]
Unity Performing Arts Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E107 [29JA]
Van Putten, Connie: Contra Costa County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E470 [16AP]
Vassell, April: U.N. Foundation Women in Science Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Camp selectee, H5185 [14JN]
Warren, PA: anniversary of Struthers Library Theatre, H4270 [21MY]
Waters, Julie and Buck: Manassas, VA, Hylton Performing Arts Center Awards Gala honorees, E970 [6JY]
Remarks in Senate
Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, S6791 [11OC]
Barrett, Barbara M.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 60), S2778 [17MY]
Brunswick, ME: anniversary of Maine State Music Theater, S5356 [25JY]
Copyrights: provide Federal protection to audio transmission of sound recordings in any format fixed before a certain date, establish uniform term of protection for such recordings, and permit digital preservation activities (S. 2933), S2880 [23MY]
——— provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (S. 2393), S2880 [23MY]
Country Music Association Day: designate (S. Res. 644), S6280 [24SE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5122–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249, S5255, S5258 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5336–S5340, S5342, S5351, S5352 [25JY], S5394, S5398–S5403, S5406–S5411 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5505 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045, S6101 [6SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), unanimous-consent agreement, S5112 [19JY], S5314 [24JY], S5347 [25JY], S5503 [31JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), unanimous-consent request, S5402 [26JY]
——— making appropriations (S. 3073), S6203 [18SE]
Fort Wayne, IN: anniversary of Embassy Theatre, S2771 [17MY]
Franklin, Aretha L.: tribute (S. Res. 615), S5869 [22AU]
Immigration: expedite adjudication of employer petitions for aliens of extraordinary artistic ability (S. 2466), S1289 [28FE]
Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of Mexican Fiesta, S5615 [15AU]
Montpelier, VT: placement of new statue of Ceres on top of Vermont State House dome, S7104 [27NO]
Nelson, Prince Rogers: anniversary of death, S2298 [19AP]
Positive Street Art (organization): tribute, S5912 [23AU]
Providence, RI: anniversary of Loew’s Theatre Building, S6768 [10OC]
Rockland, ME: anniversary of Farnsworth Museum, S5691 [16AU]
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, S6259–S6261 [18SE], S6292–S6296 [25SE], S6334 [26SE]
——— provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (S. 2334), S501–S505 [24JA]
Reports filed
Allowing Alaska To Improve Vital Opportunities in the Rural Economy (Allowing Alaska IVORY) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1965) (S. Rept. 115–415), S7318 [5DE]
Clarify Treatment of Alaska Native Articles of Handicraft Containing Nonedible Migratory Bird Parts: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4069) (H. Rept. 115–675), H3975 [15MY]
Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]
Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6147) (H. Rept. 115–765), H5283 [19JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3073) (S. Rept. 115–276), S3951 [14JN]
Music Modernization Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5447) (H. Rept. 115–651), H3574 [25AP]
——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2823), S6141 [12SE]
——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2823) (S. Rept. 115–339), S6188 [17SE]
National Comedy Center Recognition Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6077) (H. Rept. 115–854), H6647 [23JY]
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Redesignation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 965) (S. Rept. 115–299), S4950 [12JY]
Tables
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 118, ‘‘U.S. Capitol Grounds—Landscape Architect Frederick Law Olmstead’s Design for Democracy’’ printing as a House document, H3688 [26AP]
H. Res. 418, Dept. of the Interior recognition of legendary burial site of Paul Bunyan by addition of Rib Mountain to the National Register of Historic Places, H8861 [25SE]
H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]
H.R. 5447, Music Modernization Act, H3522–H3536 [25AP]
H.R. 6077, National Comedy Center Recognition Act, H6628 [23JY]
H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]
S. 447, Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act, H3460 [24AP]
S. Res. 477, tribute to National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY, S2329 [19AP]
S. Res. 559, African-American Music Appreciation Month, S4742 [28JN]
S. Res. 615, tribute to Aretha L. Franklin, S5835 [22AU]
S. Res. 644, Country Music Association Day, S6279 [24SE]
S.J. Res. 60, appoint Barbara M. Barrett as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents, S2778 [17MY], H5853 [28JN]
ARTS COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA
Remarks in House
Arts Awards: tribute to recipients, E636 [11MY]
ARTS IN EDUCATION WEEK
Remarks in House
Observance, H8179 [13SE]
ARTSAKH see Azerbaijan, Republic of
ARTSFAIRFAX (organization)
Remarks in House
Arts Awards: tribute to recipients, E1541 [20NO]
ARVADA, CO
Remarks in House
Anderson, John: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Image Award recipient, E480 [17AP]
Apodaca, Angelina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E297 [13MR]
Archuleta, Jalissa: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E297 [13MR]
Beattie, John: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award recipient, E481 [17AP]
Bishop, Emily: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E298 [13MR]
Boster, Chance: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E631 [11MY]
Brown, Isabella: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E298 [13MR]
Buckner, Ally: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E299 [13MR]
Buckner, Allysa: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E411 [10AP]
Cardenas, Avryon: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E641 [15MY]
Cespedes-Roses, Deven: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E631 [11MY]
Charles, Tyler: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E632 [11MY]
Chavez, Belen T.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E737 [25MY]
Clark, Nathan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E632 [11MY]
Cleveland, Rowanchayse: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E300 [13MR]
Coalman-Angelo, Christopher: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E633 [11MY]
Crise-Zarate, Steven: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E566 [27AP], E599 [8MY]
Cross, Jordan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E301 [13MR]
Eames, Ruby: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E301 [13MR]
Ellis, Katie Groke: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Leadership Award recipient, E494 [18AP]
Escalera, Yadira T.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E440 [12AP], E760 [5JN]
Espinoza, Darrien: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E302 [13MR], E642 [15MY]
Fernandez, Mariah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E303 [13MR]
Fillmore, Jing-Mei: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E341 [20MR]
Fillmore, Xuedan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E352 [21MR]
Forsythe, Shilah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E352 [21MR]
Gabaldon, Julia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E342 [20MR]
Gallatin, Tiana: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E353 [21MR]
Gannon, Kade: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E560 [27AP], E600 [8MY]
Garcia, Ethan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E560 [27AP], E601 [8MY]
Garcia, Jose V.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E441 [12AP]
Ghafour, Arez: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E561 [27AP], E601 [8MY]
Gillotte, Angel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E342 [20MR]
Gist, Cassandra: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E343 [20MR]
Gonsoir, Keegan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E354 [21MR]
Grimsley, Charity: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E344 [20MR]
Guzman, Rhina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E354 [21MR]
Hackbarth, Brady A.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E562 [27AP], E602 [8MY]
Hanh, Jaydekai: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E562 [27AP], E603 [8MY]
Hannah, Nathan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E564 [27AP], E604 [8MY]
Hays, Samueal: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E564 [27AP]
Hays, Samuel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E605 [8MY]
Hernandez, Tania H.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E355 [21MR]
Hernandez, Yamile: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E355 [21MR]
Howard, Alison: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E345 [20MR]
James, Delilah R.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E745 [25MY]
James, Karma: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E345 [20MR]
Johnes, Malik: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E565 [27AP]
Johnson, James: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Leadership Award recipient, E482 [17AP]
Jones, Malik: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E606 [8MY], E645 [15MY]
Jordan, Chris: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E566 [27AP], E606 [8MY]
Knight, Lukas: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E495 [18AP], E659 [16MY]
Kulhanek, Nicholas: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E496 [18AP], E660 [16MY]
Kumeso, Exhauce: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E497 [18AP], E661 [16MY]
Lawless, Lauren: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E355 [21MR]
Lopez, Miguel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E498 [18AP], E661 [16MY]
Maldonado, Miguel O.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E443 [12AP]
Maldonado, Olivas: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E742 [25MY]
Marcussen, Anita: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year award recipient, E483 [17AP]
Marroguin, Skylah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E356 [21MR]
Martinez, Alyssa: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Rising Star Award recipient, E499 [18AP]
Martinez, Michael: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E501 [18AP], E658 [16MY]
McClelland, Kyle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E502 [18AP], E662 [16MY]
McConnell, Griffin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E503 [18AP], E663 [16MY]
McNierney, Kayla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E346 [20MR]
Melinger, Kaleigh: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E346 [20MR], E444 [12AP]
Miller, Brooke: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E347 [20MR]
Morris, Sydney: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E356 [21MR]
Murphy, Dave: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E505 [18AP], E664 [16MY]
Naftz, Isaac: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E415 [10AP], E744 [25MY]
Neary, Riley: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E741 [25MY]
Ogata, Emily: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E739 [25MY]
Olson, Alexander: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E545 [26AP]
Oswalt, Daimon: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E545 [26AP]
Padro, Dante: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E546 [26AP]
Page, Addison: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E523 [24AP]
Perea, Andreas J.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E547 [26AP]
Pitera, Tyler: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E447 [12AP], E646 [15MY]
Poole, Jane: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E743 [25MY]
Pruett, Richard: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E548 [26AP]
Reza, Danais: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E413 [10AP], E524 [24AP]
Rivas, Gina: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Image Award recipient, E487 [17AP]
Robb, Courtney: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E525 [24AP]
Rocha, Adrena: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E526 [24AP]
Romero James, Delilah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E414 [10AP]
Running Bear, Alexis: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E518 [24AP]
Saharchuk, Philip: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E735 [25MY]
SAS Manufacturing (company): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E488 [17AP]
Sawano, Raegan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E448 [12AP]
Schindewolf, Alicia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E415 [10AP]
Schueller, Megan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E451 [12AP]
Smale-Schemmel, Marcus: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E548 [26AP]
Sparr, Sutton: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E452 [12AP], E647 [15MY]
Stockton, Caleb: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E550 [26AP]
Swano, Raegan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E648 [15MY]
Taylor, Lyla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E453 [12AP]
Ticoalu, Gabrina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E416 [10AP]
Turner, Serenity: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E454 [12AP]
Tzintzun Chavez, Belen: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E412 [10AP]
Ulibarri, Anissa: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E418 [10AP]
Vang, Eva: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E419 [10AP]
Vicory, Ivy: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E419 [10AP]
Villegas, Jose: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E550 [26AP]
Wagner, Elijah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E551 [26AP]
Wenger, Madalyn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E634 [11MY]
Whittaker, Kaitlyn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E635 [11MY]
Woodcock, Victoria: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E636 [11MY]
Yazzie-Rodriguez, Pete: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E549 [26AP]
Zamora, Cheyenne I.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E637 [11MY]
ARVIN, CA
Remarks in House
Kern County, CA: anniversary of Arvin-Edison Water Storage District, E573, E575 [1MY]
ASCH, ALFRED
Bills and resolutions
Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI: designate (see H.R. 6116), H5200 [14JN]
Remarks in House
Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI: designate (H.R. 6116), H8248 [13SE], H9395 [28SE]
Remarks in Senate
Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI: designate (H.R. 6116), S7064 [15NO]
Reports filed
Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 6116), S6387 [28SE]
Texts of
H.R. 6116, Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI, H8248 [13SE]
ASCHBACHER, JAMES C.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1171 [24AU]
ASELAGE, MICHAEL J.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E494 [18AP]
ASH, MICHELLE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1666 [13DE]
ASHANTI ALERT ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 5075), S7363 [6DE], H10393 [20DE]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 3714), S7356 [6DE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 5075), H8817–H8820 [25SE]
——— Senate amendment, H10393–H10395 [20DE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 5075), S7311 [5DE], S7372 [6DE]
Texts of
H.R. 5075, provisions, H8817 [25SE]
ASHBURN, VA
Remarks in House
Brambleton Middle School: tribute, E486 [17AP]
ASHCRAFT, DAMON
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1189 [4SE]
ASHDOWN, AR
Remarks in House
York, Kay: Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year award recipient, H8896 [26SE]
ASHE, ARTHUR
Bills and resolutions
Tribute (see S. Res. 624), S6059 [6SE] (see H. Res. 1054), H7920 [6SE]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute (S. Res. 624), S6104 [6SE]
Texts of
S. Res. 624, tribute, S6061 [6SE]
ASHE, BARRY W.
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S5981 [28AU]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S840 [8FE]
ASHEVILLE, NC
Remarks in House
Wild Game Dinner for Wildlife Conservation: renaming in honor of Forrest E. Jarrett, E849 [15JN]
ASHFORD UNIVERSITY
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Education: review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions of higher education, S1935 [22MR], S2803, S2804 [22MY]
ASHIDA, ERIK
Remarks in House
Tribute, H5695 [26JN]
ASHLAND, KY
Articles and editorials
Ashland Welcomes Winning Technology Students With Parade, S5714 [20AU]
Remarks in Senate
Ashland Middle School: Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Solve for Tomorrow contest winner, S5714 [20AU]
ASHLAND, OH
Bills and resolutions
Bill Harris Post Office: designate (see H.R. 5868), H4209 [17MY]
Remarks in House
Bill Harris Post Office: designate (H.R. 5868), H8247 [13SE], E1295 [25SE]
Remarks in Senate
Bill Harris Post Office: designate (H.R. 5868), S7064 [15NO]
Reports filed
Bill Harris Post Office, Ashland, OH: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5868), S6387 [28SE]
Texts of
H.R. 5868, Bill Harris Post Office, Ashland, OH, H8247 [13SE]
ASHLAND (KY) DAILY INDEPENDENT
Articles and editorials
Ashland Welcomes Winning Technology Students With Parade, S5714 [20AU]
ASHLEY, MARION
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1637 [11DE]
ASIA
Amendments
Foreign policy: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S7276, S7278, S7284 [4DE]
Articles and editorials
China’s Military Escalation, S3400 [11JN]
Bills and resolutions
Asia Foundation Act: repeal (see H.R. 5947), H4693 [23MY]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 530), S2925 [24MY] (see S. Res. 546), S3906 [13JN] (see H. Res. 911), H4729 [24MY]
Endangered species: call for China to maintain ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts, reduce demand for, and availability of, illicit wildlife parts, combat poaching and trafficking, and protect rhinoceros and tigers (see H. Res. 1177), H10103 [11DE]
Eurasia: combat religious freedom violations, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention (see S. Res. 539), S3601 [11JN]
Foreign policy: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (see S. 2736), S2391 [24AP] (see H.R. 6888), H8884 [25SE]
Freedom To Choose Their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 139), H8170 [12SE]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: include complete, verifiable, and irreversible human rights improvements in U.S. strategy for denuclearization of Korean Peninsula and a free and open Indo-Pacific region (see H. Res. 976), H5976 [28JN]
Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Security Consultative Meeting with the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 52), S7052 [15NO]
Korean Peninsula: resume family reunions between North and South Korea, allow Korean Americans to reunite with divided families in North Korea, and encourage peace (see H. Res. 930), H5021 [8JN]
Mongolia: promote trade with the U.S. by authorizing duty-free treatment for certain imports (see S. 3470), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6636), H7724 [26JY]
Southeast Asia: require a strategy for engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (see H.R. 6828), H8725 [13SE]
Taiwan Defense Assessment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5680), H3781 [7MY]
Motions
Foreign policy: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S7865 [19DE]
Proclamations
Sri Lanka Independence Anniversary: Representative Frelinghuysen, E143 [6FE]
Remarks in House
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H4690–H4692 [23MY]
Asia-Pacific region: U.S. policy, H1202 [15FE]
Aurora, CO: tribute to Asian Pacific Development Center, E1542 [20NO]
China: disapprove Chinese Civil Aviation Authority decision to expand civil air routes in the Taiwan Strait, E96 [25JA], E101 [29JA], E119 [30JA], E165 [8FE]
——— impact of increasing influence in global affairs, H541–H547 [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]
——— urge increased pressure on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to end intercontinental ballistic missile development, H543 [18JA]
Chinese American Council of Sacramento, CA: tribute to Gold Mountain Celebration, E1673 [13DE]
Foreign policy: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), H10130–H10138 [12DE]
Freedom To Choose Their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week: designate (H.J. Res. 139), E1229 [12SE]
Kazakhstan: anniversary of Astana, E739 [25MY]
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]
Philippines: independence anniversary, H5077 [12JN]
Taiwan: encourage visits between the U.S. and Taiwan at all levels of government (H.R. 535), H57–H59, H60, H61 [9JA], E24 [10JA], E49 [16JA], E381 [29MR], E1393 [12OC]
Remarks in Senate
China: impact of increasing influence in global affairs, S2056–S2058 [11AP]
Dept. of Defense: prioritize military readiness in Indo-Pacific region and improve Taiwan’s defense capabilities, S2955 [4JN]
Foreign policy: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S3399 [11JN], S7278, S7284 [4DE]
——— develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), House amendment, S7865–S7867 [19DE]
Goldman Environmental Foundation: tribute to Goldman Environmental Prize recipients, S2640 [14MY]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn intercontinental ballistic missile development, implement sanctions to force weapon dismantlement, and plan for military contingencies to defend U.S. and regional security (S. Res. 361), S61 [8JA]
Korea, Republic of: U.S. military presence on Korean Peninsula, S3288 [7JN]
Taiwan: encourage visits between the U.S. and Taiwan at all levels of government (H.R. 535), S1290 [28FE]
——— encourage visits between the U.S. and Taiwan at all levels of government (S. 1051), S3401 [11JN]
Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: withdrawal, S6465 [3OC]
Reports filed
Asia Reassurance Initiative Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2736), S6495 [3OC]
Taiwan Travel Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 535), S907 [13FE]
Texts of
H.R. 535, Taiwan Travel Act, H57 [9JA]
S. 2736, Asia Reassurance Initiative Act, S7285–S7291 [4DE], H10130–H10136 [12DE]
S. Con. Res. 52, Republic of Korea Security Consultative Meeting with the U.S. anniversary, S7060 [15NO]
S. Res. 530, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S2941 [24MY]
S. Res. 539, combat religious freedom violations in Eurasia, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention, S3605 [11JN]
S. Res. 546, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S3909 [13JN]
ASIA FOUNDATION
Bills and resolutions
Asia Foundation Act: repeal (see H.R. 5947), H4693 [23MY]
ASIA FOUNDATION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Repeal (see H.R. 5947), H4693 [23MY]
ASIA REASSURANCE INITIATIVE ACT
Amendments
Enact (S. 2736), S7276, S7278, S7284 [4DE]
Articles and editorials
China’s Military Escalation, S3400 [11JN]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2736), S2391 [24AP]
Motions
Enact (S. 2736), S7865 [19DE]
Remarks in House
Enact (S. 2736), H10130–H10138 [12DE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2736), S3399 [11JN], S7278, S7284 [4DE]
——— House amendment, S7865–S7867 [19DE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2736), S6495 [3OC]
Texts of
S. 2736, provisions, S7285–S7291 [4DE], H10130–H10136 [12DE]
ASIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Ryba, Janice: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1485 [2NO]
ASIAN AMERICAN PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK
Remarks in House
Gill, Liveleen M.: Asian American Physician Association of Western New York Physician of the Year award recipient, E1579 [29NO]
ASIAN AMERICANS
Articles and editorials
Daniel Akaka, Former Democratic Senator From Hawaii, Dies at 93, S2475 [26AP]
Bills and resolutions
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 530), S2925 [24MY] (see S. Res. 546), S3906 [13JN] (see H. Res. 911), H4729 [24MY]
Dept. of Defense: increase minority student participation in Cyber Scholarship Program (see H.R. 5746), H3928 [10MY]
Dept. of Education: provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see S. 2483), S1316 [1MR]
Ecology and environment: improve disclosure of pesticide and personal care product ingredients and ventilation in salons, establish employee training on salon hazards, and research effects of personal care products (see S. 2722), S2321 [19AP]
Lunar New Year: observance (see H. Res. 744), H1217 [16FE]
National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 529), S2925 [24MY]
SBA: establish pilot program for certifying that a small business concern is owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 6514), H7686 [25JY]
Remarks in House
Asian-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.: tribute to Excellence Award recipients, E750 [29MY]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H4690–H4692 [23MY]
Batayola, Teresita: Puget Sound Business Journal Woman of Influence award recipient, E1105 [27JY]
Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE): anniversary, E324 [15MR]
Dept. of Defense: study how to attract and recruit students with experience in certain technical fields from institutions of higher education, including minority-serving institutions, H4702 [24MY]
Hawaii: anniversary of arrival of first Japanese immigrants, E796 [7JN]
Kurumada, Kiljoo Lee: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E446 [12AP]
National Minority Health Month: observance, H3151 [12AP]
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: observance, H7161 [25JY]
United HealthCare Services, Inc.: United HealthCare Asian Initiatives recipient of Chinese American Medical Society Community Service Award, E1240 [12SE]
Remarks in Senate
National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 529), S2942 [24MY]
Texts of
S. Res. 529, support goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month, S2940 [24MY]
S. Res. 530, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S2941 [24MY]
S. Res. 546, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S3909 [13JN]
ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE (organization)
Press releases
AAJC Opposes H.R. 6691, H7934 [7SE]
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Letters
Multilateral development bank authorizations: Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H447 [17JA]
Remarks in Senate
Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury: nomination to be European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, African Development Fund, and Asian Development Bank U.S. Governor, S1931 [22MR]
ASIAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC.
Remarks in House
Excellence Award: tribute to recipients, E750 [29MY]
ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Bills and resolutions
Observance (see S. Res. 530), S2925 [24MY] (see S. Res. 546), S3906 [13JN] (see H. Res. 911), H4729 [24MY]
Remarks in House
Observance, H4690–H4692 [23MY]
Texts of
S. Res. 530, observance, S2941 [24MY]
S. Res. 546, observance, S3909 [13JN]
ASLUND, ANDERS
Articles and editorials
Bolster the U.S. Judiciary’s Defense Against Putin’s Kleptocracy, E907 [25JN]
ASMUSSEN, MARK
Remarks in House
Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce U.S. Park Police Valor Award recipients, E963 [3JY]
ASOTIN COUNTY, WA
Letters
Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Asotin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]
ASSANGE, JULIAN
Remarks in Senate
Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S7128 [27NO]
ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 5087), H1280, H1319 [27FE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2095), S1296 [1MR]
ASSEMI, DARIUS
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1691 [20DE]
ASSERTING BASIC COMMON-SENSE COORDINATION (ABCs) IN SCHOOL DISCIPLINE ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2618), S1947 [22MR]
ASSIST SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED AND VETERAN FARMERS AND RANCHERS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2839), S2678 [15MY]
ASSISTANCE FOR FIRMS HARMED BY TARIFFS ON EXPORTS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 6396), H6462 [17JY]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 6396), H6272 [17JY]
ASSISTANCE FOR WORKERS HARMED BY TARIFFS ON EXPORTS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 6395), H6462 [17JY]
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF GLENDALE, CA (organization)
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E658 [16MY]
ASSISTING STATES’ IMPLEMENTATION OF PLANS OF SAFE CARE ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 5890), H5125–H5127 [13JN], H5156, H5158 [14JN]
Texts of
H.R. 5890, provisions, H5125 [13JN]
ASSOCIATED PARENTS’ GROUPS OF HILLSBOROUGH, CA
Remarks in House
Gotcher, Lennie: Associated Parents’ Groups of Hillsborough, CA, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E471 [16AP]
James, Sally A. Convirs: Associated Parents’ Groups of Hillsborough, CA, Community Care Award recipient, E466 [16AP]
ASSOCIATED PRESS (news service)
Articles and editorials
Youngest Migrants Held in ‘‘Tender Age’’ Shelters, S4262 [20JN]
ASSOCIATION FOR EXECUTIVES IN HEALTHCARE INFORMATION SECURITY (AEHIS)
Letters
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8787 [25SE]
ASSOCIATION FOR THE RESCUE AT SEA
Remarks in House
Carnival Elation (vessel): Association for the Rescue at Sea Cruise Ship Humanitarian Assistance Award and International Maritime Organization Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea recipient, E1249 [13SE]
ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES
Press releases
Executive Order Relative to Hiring Practices for Administrative Law Judges, H6278 [17JY]
ASSOCIATION OF CENTERS FOR THE STUDY OF CONGRESS
Remarks in Senate
Congress Week: observance, S2001 [9AP]
ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES
Remarks in House
Plano, TX: Plano Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, H7093 [24JY]
Round Rock, TX: Round Rock Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, E1063 [25JY]
ASSOCIATION OF DEFENSE COMMUNITIES
Remarks in Senate
South Georgia-Moody AFB, GA: inclusion in Association of Defense Communities Great American Defense Communities list, S1313 [1MR]
ASSOCIATION OF FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
Remarks in House
Congress: printing in Congressional Record of remarks made by former Members of Congress during reception honoring them, unanimous-consent agreement, H5668 [26JN]
——— reception honoring former Members of Congress, H5656–H5666 [26JN]
Rollcalls
Members, H5658 [26JN]
ASSOCIATION OF MATURE AMERICAN CITIZENS
Letters
Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act, H7114 [24JY]
Social Security Child Protection Act, H3377 [17AP]
ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS (ASEAN)
Bills and resolutions
Small business: establish small business development centers internationally and promote international commerce (see H.R. 6706), H7870 [5SE]
Southeast Asia: require a strategy for engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (see H.R. 6828), H8725 [13SE]
ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH OFFICIALS
Letters
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8784 [25SE]
ASSOCIATION OF TENNIS PROFESSIONALS
Remarks in House
District of Columbia: tribute to Citi Open Tennis Tournament, E1053 [24JY]
ASSOCIATION OF THE U.S. ARMY
Remarks in House
Fuoco, Samuel: Association of the U.S. Army Greatest Reserve Component Increase award recipient, E845 [14JN]
Laiacona, Nicholas M.: Friends of the New York State Military Museum (organization) and Association of the U.S. Army Capital District of New York Chapter Veteran of the Year Award recipient, E1430 [19OC], E1463 [26OC]
Monmouth County, NJ: Association of the U.S. Army Monmouth County chapter designation as ‘‘Best Chapter’’, E845 [14JN]
Roache, Catherine C. (Kit): Association of the U.S. Army Major General Anthony J. Drexel Biddle Medal recipient, E845 [14JN]
ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
Remarks in House
Gallaway, Marc: Association of Washington School Principals Middle Level Principal of the Year award recipient, H8890 [26SE]
ASYLUM ABUSE REDUCTION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 3372), S5931 [23AU]
ATASCOCITA, TX
Remarks in House
Atascocita High School: tribute to girls’ softball team, E763 [5JN]
ATCHISON, KS
Remarks in House
Amelia Earhart Post Office Building: designate (S. 2040), H1718 [20MR], H1736 [21MR]
Remarks in Senate
Amelia Earhart Post Office Building: designate (S. 2040), S1526 [7MR]
Reports filed
Amelia Earhart Post Office Building, Atchison, KS: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2040), S1163 [15FE]
Texts of
S. 2040, Amelia Earhart Post Office Building, Atchison, KS, S1527 [7MR], H1718 [20MR]
ATHANASON, TRACI
Remarks in Senate
Henderson County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]
ATHENA INTERNATIONAL (organization)
Remarks in House
Ladies Professional Golf Association: ATHENA International (organization) Organizational Leadership Award recipient, E813 [8JN]
ATHENS, AL
Bills and resolutions
Judge James E. Horton, Jr., Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 6513), H7686 [25JY]
Remarks in House
Judge James E. Horton, Jr., Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 6513), H9727 [29NO]
Remarks in Senate
Judge James E. Horton, Jr., Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 6513), S7528 [12DE]
Texts of
H.R. 6513, Judge James E. Horton, Jr., Post Office Building, Athens, AL, H9728 [29NO]
ATHENS, GA
Remarks in House
University of Georgia: tribute to football team, H493 [18JA]
Remarks in Senate
University of Georgia: tribute to football team, S29 [4JA]
ATHENS, WV
Remarks in House
Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary, E1022 [17JY]
ATKINS, ANDREW F.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E992 [10JY]
ATKINS, DANA T.
Letters
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, H5618 [25JN]
ATKINSON, MICHAEL G.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Intelligence Community Inspector General: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S1164 [15FE]
ATKINSON, MICHAEL K.
Remarks in Senate
Intelligence services: nomination to be Intelligence Community Inspector General, S2639 [14MY]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Intelligence Community Inspector General: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S1286 [28FE]
ATLANTA, GA
Bills and resolutions
Atlanta United FC (soccer team): tribute (see H. Res. 1179), H10210 [13DE]
ATLANTA UNITED FC (soccer team)
Bills and resolutions
Tribute (see H. Res. 1179), H10210 [13DE]
ATLANTIC, IA
Remarks in House
Deter Motor Co.: tribute, E497 [18AP]
Leonard, Keith: Atlantic, IA, Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award recipient, E476 [16AP]
Saeugling, Clayton: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E238 [27FE]
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church: anniversary, E1172 [24AU]
ATLANTIC RICHFIELD CO. (ARCO)
Bills and resolutions
BLM: convey certain lands to Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO), facilitate resolution of environmental remediation and reclamation, resolve potential U.S. liability, and promote economic development in Lyon County, NV (see H.R. 5347), H1727 [20MR]
Reports filed
Lyon County Economic Development and Environmental Remediation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5347) (H. Rept. 115–1002), H9462 [2NO]
ATOMIC ENERGY see Nuclear Energy
ATOMIC ENERGY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Energy: improve process authorizing transfer of civilian nuclear commerce technology and assistance (see H.R. 6351), H6173 [12JY]
NRC: ensure State and local communities participate in development of nuclear plant decommissioning plans and require public approval or rejection of such proposed plans (see S. 2388), S703 [7FE] (see H.R. 4975), H974 [7FE]
——— prohibit certain waivers and exemptions from emergency preparedness and response and security regulations for spent fuel stored at closed nuclear reactors (see S. 2396), S704 [7FE]
Saudi Arabia: require any civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with the U.S. prohibits enrichment of uranium or separation of plutonium on Saudi Arabian territory to ensure nonproliferation (see S. Res. 541), S3760 [12JN]
——— require congressional approval for entry into a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement and impose conditions relative to the death of Jamal Khashoggi, uranium enrichment, and human rights (see S. 3785), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 7350), H10336 [19DE]
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] (see H.R. 7351), H10336 [19DE]
Reports filed
Require Saudi Arabia Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement With U.S. To Prohibit Enrichment of Uranium or Separation of Plutonium on Saudi Arabian Territory To Ensure Nonproliferation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 541), S5455 [30JY]
Texts of
S. Res. 541, require any Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with the U.S. prohibits enrichment of uranium or separation of plutonium on Saudi Arabian territory to ensure nonproliferation, S3764 [12JN]
AT-RISK YOUTH MEDICAID PROTECTION ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1925) (H. Rept. 115–738), H5092 [12JN]
ATROCITIES PREVENTION BOARD
Amendments
Human rights: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), S7519, S7522, S7523 [12DE]
Letters
Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act: Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H6316 [17JY]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6316 [17JY]
Remarks in House
Human rights: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (H.R. 3030), H3571–H3573 [25AP], H6315–H6319 [17JY], E493 [18AP], E1030 [18JY]
——— authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), H10546, H10547 [21DE]
Remarks in Senate
Human rights: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), S7522, S7523 [12DE]
Reports filed
Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1158), S4512 [27JN]
Texts of
H.R. 3030, Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, H6315 [17JY]
S. 1158, Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, S7523 [12DE], H10546 [21DE]
ATTEBURY, THEODORE
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1441 [23OC]
ATTORNEY GENERAL (Jeff Sessions)
Bills and resolutions
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]
Executive Office of the President: request the President and direct Attorney General Sessions to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to use of pardon power (see H. Res. 928), H5021 [8JN]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Justice: rescission of policy placing a low priority on Federal enforcement of marijuana laws in States with legalized marijuana, H21 [9JA], H96 [10JA], H420, H421, H471–H475 [17JA]
Executive Office of the President: request the President and direct Attorney General Sessions to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to use of pardon power (H. Res. 928), H6028 [10JY]
Supreme Court: decision in Sessions v. Dimaya relative to definition of ‘‘violent felony’’ for purposes of deportation under immigration law, H7931, H7932, H7936 [7SE]
Trump, President: claims of executive privilege by staffers relative to investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3569 [25AP]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Justice: assessment of tenure, S668–S670 [7FE], S5897 [23AU]
——— rescission of policy placing a low priority on Federal enforcement of marijuana laws in States with legalized marijuana, S33, S39–S42 [4JA]
Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Dept. of Justice investigations, S6151 [12SE]
Reports filed
Request the President and Direct Attorney General Sessions To Transmit to the House of Representatives Certain Documents Relative to Use of Pardon Power: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 928) (H. Rept. 115–797), H5973 [28JN], H7771 [24AU]
AUBIN, JUDI
Remarks in House
Labor unions: tribute to New York labor union members, H767 [5FE]
AUBURN, AL
Remarks in House
Auburn University: tribute to women’s equestrian team, E773 [5JN]
AUBURN, MA
Remarks in House
Auburn High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E717 [23MY]
AUBURN, ME
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary, S868 [12FE]
AUBURN, NY
Remarks in House
Constitution Week: observance, E1244 [13SE]
Derby & Miller publishing company: historical marker recognition, E1015 [16JY]
Saratoga Springs, NY: observance of Solomon Northup Day, E3 [5JA]
Simplex Manufacturing Co.: anniversary, E825 [12JN]
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Remarks in House
Sports: tribute to women’s equestrian team, E773 [5JN]
AUDAGE, NATALIE
Remarks in House
California 3d Congressional District: Woman of the Year award recipient, E1432 [19OC]
AUDETTE, BOB
Articles and editorials
Vermont Mourns the Death of ‘‘A Gentle Soul’’, S499 [24JA]
AUDIOLOGY PATIENT CHOICE ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2575), S1844 [20MR]
AUDRIFFRED, JEAN
Remarks in House
Savannah, GA: tribute to Puerto Rico Air National Guard members killed in plane crash, H3788 [8MY]
AUDUBON GREENWICH (organization)
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary, S6912 [13NO]
AUGSBURGER, AROL
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2770 [17MY]
AUGUST, MATTHEW J.
Bills and resolutions
Captain Matthew J. August Post Office, Saunderstown, RI: designate (see S. 3414), S6058 [6SE] (see H.R. 6715), H7919 [6SE]
Remarks in House
Captain Matthew J. August Post Office, Saunderstown, RI: designate (S. 3414), H9729 [29NO]
Reports filed
Captain Matthew J. August Post Office, Saunderstown, RI: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3414), S6387 [28SE]
Texts of
S. 3414, Captain Matthew J. August Post Office, Saunderstown, RI, S7063 [15NO], H9729 [29NO]
AUGUSTA, GA
Remarks in House
Augusta National Golf Club: tribute to hosting of Masters Tournament, H3084 [10AP]
AUGUSTA, ME
Remarks in Senate
Maine Development Foundation: anniversary, S6354 [27SE]
AUGUSTA NATIONAL, INC.
Remarks in House
Augusta, GA: tribute to Augusta National Golf Club hosting of Masters Tournament, H3084 [10AP]
AUGUSTINE, GARRY J.
Letters
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, H5619 [25JN]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6961 [14NO]
AUKES, LOGAN
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S4728 [28JN]
AUMIC, LORRAINE
Remarks in House
Labor unions: tribute to New York labor union members, H767 [5FE]
AUNG SAN SUU KYI
Bills and resolutions
Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (see H. Res. 1057), H7942 [7SE] (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]
——— call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population, support freedom of the press, and sanction military officials for certain crimes (see S. Res. 635), S6224 [18SE]
——— 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 S. 3696), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]
Remarks in House
Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (H. Res. 1057), H8110 [12SE]
——— call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (H. Res. 1091), H10061–H10065 [11DE], E1703 [20DE]
——— condemn acts of violence against Rohingya population and call on Aung San Suu Kyi to play an active role in ending this humanitarian tragedy (H. Res. 528), H3882 [9MY]
——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population, H5293 [20JN]
——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (H.R. 4223), H3573 [25AP]
Remarks in Senate
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 (S. 2060), S2305 [19AP], S5884 [23AU], S6335 [26SE]
Reports filed
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2060), S907 [13FE]
Texts of
H. Res. 1091, call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population in Burma, H10061 [11DE]
S. Res. 635, call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population, support freedom of the press, and sanction military officials for certain crimes in Burma, S6233 [18SE]
AUPPERLE, JANNES AND NEIL
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1416 [16OC]
AURORA, CO
Remarks in House
Asian Pacific Development Center: tribute, E1542 [20NO]
Aurora Interfaith Community Services: anniversary, E1504 [9NO]
BLR Elder Care: anniversary, E1265 [17SE]
Colorado Freedom Memorial: anniversary, E741 [25MY]
Comitis Crisis Center: tribute, E1498 [6NO]
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (organization): tribute, E1614 [6DE]
Global Fest: tribute, E1066 [25JY]
Grandview High School: tribute to boys’ and girls’ basketball teams, H1683 [19MR], H1752 [21MR]
Jenson, Susan: Bonfils Stanton Foundation Arts and Society Award recipient, E1614 [6DE]
7/20 Memorial: installation in memory of victims of movie theater shootings, H7709 [26JY], E1039 [19JY]
Sister Cities International (organization): tribute to annual conference, E1072 [25JY]
St. Mary’s Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church: anniversary, E1332 [28SE]
Stephen D. Hogan Parkway: groundbreaking, E899 [22JN]
Remarks in Senate
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center: opening, S5031 [18JY]
AURORA, IL
Remarks in House
Illinois Math and Science Academy: tribute, H5105 [13JN]
AURORA, NY
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E443 [12AP]
AUSTERLITZ, NY
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E799 [7JN]
AUSTIN, ALLEN
Remarks in House
Tribute, H899 [6FE]
AUSTIN, JAMES P., JR., AND JERESA
Remarks in House
Tribute, H899 [6FE]
AUSTIN, STEVE
Remarks in House
Congressional Fire Services Institute: Mason Lankford Fire Leadership Award recipient, E469 [16AP], E479 [17AP]
Tribute, E1528 [15NO]
AUSTIN, TX
Remarks in House
Austin Habitat for Humanity: tribute, H5635 [25JN]
Crime: condemn bombings, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H1530 [13MR]
Honor Flight Austin (organization): tribute, H9100 [27SE]
House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of bombing victims in Austin, TX, H2029 [22MR]
Refuge Ranch: tribute to sex trafficking victims’ shelter, E862 [19JN]
U.S. News & World Report (publication): inclusion in ‘‘Best Places to Live in the U.S.’’ list, H1553 [14MR]
University of Texas at Austin: tribute to men’s swimming and diving team, H3160 [12AP]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Defense: establishment of Army Futures Command in Austin, TX, S5795 [22AU]
——— prohibit funding for Army Futures Command establishment in Austin, TX, S5880 [23AU]
AUSTRALIA, COMMONWEALTH OF
Amendments
Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S7276, S7278, S7284 [4DE]
Articles and editorials
China’s Military Escalation, S3400 [11JN]
Bills and resolutions
Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (see S. 2736), S2391 [24AP] (see H.R. 6888), H8884 [25SE]
Foreign policy: commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation (see S. Con. Res. 41), S4875 [10JY] (see H. Res. 1029), H7687 [25JY]
Space policy: affirm U.S.-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization (see H. Res. 1052), H7920 [6SE]
Motions
Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S7865 [19DE]
Notices
Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2003–S2010 [9AP]
Remarks in House
Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), H10130–H10138 [12DE]
FBI: investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H128 [10JA]
Space policy: affirm U.S.-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization (H. Res. 1052), H9493–H9495 [13NO]
World War II: anniversary of air crash death of U.S. soldiers at Bakers Creek, Queensland, Australia, E835 [13JN]
Remarks in Senate
Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S3399 [11JN], S7278, S7284 [4DE]
——— develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), House amendment, S7865–S7867 [19DE]
Climate: impact of climate change on Great Barrier Reef, S2542 [8MY]
Congress: tribute to Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, S1337 [5MR]
Foreign policy: commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation (S. Con. Res. 41), S4880 [10JY]
Reports filed
Asia Reassurance Initiative Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2736), S6495 [3OC]
Nomination of Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Australia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]
Texts of
H. Res. 1052, affirm U.S.-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization, H9493 [13NO]
S. 2736, Asia Reassurance Initiative Act, S7285–S7291 [4DE], H10130–H10136 [12DE]
S. Con. Res. 41, commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation with Australia, S4879 [10JY]
AUSTRIA, REPUBLIC OF
Remarks in House
Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Philadelphia Orchestra tour through Europe and Israel, E739 [25MY], E753 [1JN]
Reports filed
Nomination of Trevor D. Traina To Be Ambassador to Austria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1841 [20MR]
AUTHENTICATING LOCAL EMERGENCIES AND REAL THREATS ACT
Amendments
Enact (S. 2385), S4453, S4456 [26JN]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2385), S4456 [26JN]
Texts of
S. 2385, provisions, S4456–S4458 [26JN]
AUTHORIZING MODERATED ENUMERATION RESPONSES INCLUDING CITIZENSHIP ACQUISITION (AMERICA) ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 7106), H9459 [30OC]
AUTHORS see Literature
AUTISM COMMUNITY TOGETHER (organization)
Remarks in House
Autism Awareness Fair: anniversary, E459 [13AP]
AUTISM SPEAKS INC.
Remarks in House
World Autism Month: observance, H3084 [10AP], H3561 [25AP]
AUTOMATIC GUNFIRE PREVENTION ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3947), E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]
AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Letters
Route 66 Centennial Commission Act, H6218 [16JY]
AUTOMOBILES see Motor Vehicles
AUWAERTER, PAUL G.
Letters
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8782 [25SE]
AVERA, JORDAN
Remarks in House
LaGrange, GA: tribute to firefighters injured in house fire, H9395 [28SE]
AVERY, ANNIE
Remarks in House
Alabama Nursing Home Association: Ms. Alabama Nursing Home award recipient, E1155 [17AU]
AVERY, JAMES
Remarks in House
Tribute, E615 [9MY]
AVERY COUNTY, NC
Remarks in House
Smith, Larry: National Christmas Tree Association Grand Champion Grower, H9577 [27NO]
AVIATION
Amendments
Civil liberties: protect rights of citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding patchwork of local and State prohibitions (S. 1092), S7437, S7448 [11DE]
FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), S4967 [16JY], S5005 [17JY], S5589 [1AU], H3636, H3643, H3644, H3645, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3651, H3652, H3653, H3654, H3655, H3656, H3658, H3660, H3661, H3663, H3664, H3666, H3667, H3668, H3670, H3671, H3672, H3673, H3677, H3678, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3682, H3683 [26AP], H3710, H3711, H3714, H3715, H3716, H3717, H3718, H3719, H3720 [27AP]
——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]
Announcements
Moment of silence to honor servicemembers killed during aviation training exercise at Naval Air Station Key West, FL, H1750 [21MR]
Appointments
Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]
National Commission on Military Aviation Safety, S6929 [13NO]
Articles and editorials
Open Arms for Families of Fallen, S4943 [12JY]
Racist Vestige of the Past That Progressives Are Happy To Leave in Place, H3665 [26AP]
To Pay for Wall, Trump Would Cut Proven Border Security Measures, S83 [9JA]
Bills and resolutions
Air Force: acknowledge readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls (see H. Res. 1010), H6649 [23JY]
American Samoa: improve air service capabilities (see S. 2348), S521 [25JA]
Animals: require air carrier passengers with service animals to adhere to a standard of service animal behavior training, amend definition of service animal, and penalize misrepresentations about a service animal (see S. 2738), S2391 [24AP]
Army: anniversary of first delivery of Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter (see S. Res. 663), S6413 [1OC]
Berlin Airlift: anniversary (see S. Res. 634), S6224 [18SE]
Buy American Act: standardize and extend certain provisions (see H.R. 5137), H1340 [1MR]
Civil liberties: protect rights of citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding patchwork of local and State prohibitions, and repeal Federal regulations on switchblade knives which burden citizens (see S. 3264), S5360 [25JY]
Conran, Philip J.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 4920), H737 [2FE]
Crime: prosecute as a Federal crime the assault or intimidation of a passenger train crew member to the same extent as such actions against aircraft crew members are prosecuted (see S. 2861), S2724 [16MY]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding for aerial refueling of aircraft of Saudi Arabia (see S. 3623), S6964 [14NO]
——— require U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) assessments of transportation infrastructure (see S. 3043), S3601 [11JN]
Dept. of Education: provide deferment to certain Federal student loan borrowers who are accruing aeronautical experience required for airline transport pilot certification (see H.R. 6926), H9149 [27SE]
Dept. of HHS: allow delivery of medical supplies by unmanned aerial systems (see H.R. 7395), H10586 [21DE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: assist in preventing emerging threats from unmanned aircraft and vehicles (see S. 2836), S2643 [14MY] (see H.R. 6401), H6463 [17JY]
——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (see S. 3706), S7318 [5DE] (see H.R. 6400), H6463 [17JY]
——— establish Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator (see H.R. 6438), H6587 [19JY]
——— improve security of public areas of transportation facilities (see H.R. 5766), H3929 [10MY]
——— making appropriations (see S. 3109), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6776), H8169 [12SE]
——— prepare threat assessment on unmanned aircraft systems (see H.R. 6620), H7723 [26JY]
——— provide oversight of border zone in which Federal agents may conduct vehicle checkpoints and stops and enter private land without a warrant (see S. 3162), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6462), H6588 [19JY]
Dept. of the Interior: recognize historical significance of Roberto Clemente’s place of death near Loiza, PR, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places (see H. Res. 792), H1728 [20MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: determine best available estimate of total amount of nonhighway recreational fuel taxes received (see S. 3604), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 7202), H9743 [29NO]
Dept. of Transportation: allow airport projects to be eligible to participate in the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program (see S. 3647), S7051 [15NO]
——— authorize additional funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (see H.R. 4900), H731 [30JA]
——— improve consumer protections for customers of air ambulance operators (see S. 2812), S2623 [10MY]
——— improve Essential Air Service program (see S. 2983), S2924 [24MY]
——— limit eligibility for Essential Air Service program for certain locations (see H.R. 6065), H5021 [8JN]
——— modify final rule relative to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations (see H.R. 7014), H9413 [2OC]
——— promulgate regulations to protect airline consumers in the case of cancelled flights (see S. 3156), S4733 [28JN]
——— protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harassment (see H.R. 5857), H4208 [17MY]
——— provide an exemption to noncontiguous States for certain essential air service requirements (see H.R. 4836), H552 [18JA]
——— repeal perimeter rule relative to distance of non-stop flights operating at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (see H.R. 7298), H10209 [13DE]
——— require large ticket agents to adopt minimum customer service standards for purchase of airfares and related passenger air transportation services (see S. 3183), S4843 [9JY]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: improve wildfire management operations and safety of firefighters and communities through use of advanced technology (see S. 2290), S138 [10JA]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3023), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6073), H5092 [12JN]
Disabled: protect rights of passengers with disabilities in air transportation (see H.R. 5004), H1126 [13FE]
Emergency medical personnel: include nonprofit and volunteer ground and air ambulance crew members and first responders for certain benefits (see H.R. 5971), H4729 [24MY]
EPA: reestablish Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see S. 3385), S5932 [23AU]
Eureka Springs, AR: recognize National Aviation Cadet Museum of the U.S. (see S. 2617), S1947 [22MR]
FAA: address cybersecurity concerns for aircraft avionics systems, including software components (see H.R. 7045), H9419 [5OC]
——— address need for pilot development and encourage more individuals to enter the field of aviation (see H.R. 6957), H9150 [27SE]
——— allow use of passenger facility charge revenue to enhance security at airports and make projects for installation of security cameras eligible for Airport Improvement Program (see S. 2859), S2724 [16MY]
——— assist aviation-impacted communities in mitigating the noise burden that they face and increase engagement and responsiveness to communities (see H.R. 6168), H5362 [20JN]
——— authorize grants from the small airport fund for construction or improvement of a nonapproach control tower (see S. 3512), S6341 [26SE]
——— broaden unmanned aircraft systems safety awareness (see S. 3511), S6341 [26SE]
——— complete ongoing evaluation of alternative airplane noise metrics to the current Day Night Level (DNL) 65 decibels standard (see H.R. 7043), H9419 [5OC]
——— encourage use of zero-emission vehicles and technology at public-use airports (see S. 3514), S6342 [26SE]
——— enter into appropriate arrangements with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide for a report on health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution (see S. 2422), S907 [13FE]
——— establish a pilot program to provide flight training services to veterans (see S. 3322), S5582 [1AU]
——— establish a process to allow applicants to petition to prohibit or restrict operation of an unmanned aircraft in close proximity to certain critical infrastructure (see S. 3513), S6342 [26SE]
——— establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see S. 2506), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5701), H3833 [8MY]
——— establish Collegiate Training Initiative Program for unmanned aircraft systems (see H.R. 7044), H9419 [5OC]
——— establish grant program to improve preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields (see H.R. 6005), H4776 [5JN]
——— extend authorizations of Federal aviation programs and extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6897), H9088 [26SE]
——— modernize training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools (see S. 2792), S2517 [7MY]
——— prioritize reduction in noise pollution in air commerce (see H.R. 6558), H7721 [26JY]
——— prohibit use of leaded fuel by aircraft operating within U.S. airspace (see H.R. 5421), H3052 [29MR]
——— prohibit use of unauthorized unmanned aircrafts over wildfires (see S. 3132), S4410 [26JN] (see H.R. 6235), H5748 [26JN]
——— promulgate regulations to prohibit storage of live animals in overhead compartments of airplanes (see S. 2556), S1765 [15MR] (see H.R. 5315), H1651 [15MR]
——— provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles (see H.R. 5346), H1727 [20MR]
——— provide for treatment of certain seasonal airports (see S. 3430), S6142 [12SE]
——— reauthorize programs (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]
——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]
——— reduce regulations on pilots by clarifying terms ‘‘common carrier’’ and ‘‘personal operator’’ to facilitate flight-sharing by noncommerical pilots on digital platforms (see S. 2650), S2075 [11AP]
——— require air carriers to disclose date and location of most recent aircraft maintenance (see S. 3026), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6028), H4979 [7JN]
——— require regional centers of air transportation excellence to conduct research on impacts of aircraft noise on humans and effective methods to mitigate such impacts (see H.R. 6454), H6588 [19JY]
——— support aircraft pilot workforce development, reform pilot examiner regulations, review medical certificate processes, mitigate spread of aquatic invasive species by air, and protect volunteer pilots (see S. 3270), S5360 [25JY]
Federal agencies and departments: require a report on multiagency use of airspace and environmental review (see S. 3475), S6223 [18SE]
Federal employees: provide standards relative to airline travel for official business (see S. 3399), S5991 [28AU]
Foreign countries: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (see S. 2925), S2836 [22MY]
Forest Service: transfer certain Black Hills National Forest lands to Custer County, SD, Airport (see S. 2297), S168 [11JA] (see H.R. 4781), H169 [11JA]
Fort Wayne, IN: designate National Airmail Museum at Smith Field Airport (see S. 3402), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 5039), H1211 [15FE]
GAO: report on certain personnel matters in connection with Air Force remotely piloted aircraft (see S. 2914), S2835 [22MY]
GSA: make information relative to travel by heads of Executive agencies and other senior individuals publicly available (see S. 2630), S1948 [22MR]
Hurricanes: alter Federal share of certain disaster assistance for Puerto Rico in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 6859), H8738 [20SE]
——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 4782), H169 [11JA]
Israel: authorize entrance into cooperative project agreement to counter unmanned aerial vehicles that threaten the U.S. or Israel (see H.R. 5117), H1333 [27FE]
Law enforcement: allow use of counter drone technology to detect, monitor, and engage with unauthorized drones that pose a reasonable threat to the safety and security of certain facilities and assets (see H.R. 5366), H1754 [21MR]
——— limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 6617), H7723 [26JY]
Lockheed Martin Corp.: anniversary of Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works) (see S. Con. Res. 39), S3601 [11JN] (see H. Con. Res. 122), H4980 [7JN]
Members of Congress: prohibit use of offical funds for airline accommodations for Members and other officers and employees of the legislative branch which are not coach-class accommodations (see H.R. 5232), H1501 [8MR]
Middle East: hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (see S.J. Res. 69), S7586 [13DE]
——— support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war, report on international law violations, suspend Saudi arms sales and support, and hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (see S. 3652), S7051 [15NO]
Montana: designate a mountain ridge as ‘‘B–47 Ridge’’ in honor of servicemen killed in an Air Force training mission crash on such ridge (see S. 3035), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6041), H4979 [7JN]
NASA: authorize programs (see S. 3799), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 5503), H3315 [13AP]
——— redesignate certain facilities (see H.R. 6716), H7919 [6SE]
——— secure technological edge of the U.S. in civil and military aviation and aeronautics (see S. 2977), S2924 [24MY]
National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 608), S5692 [16AU]
National Park Service: study ways to commemorate and preserve the aviation history of Long Island, NY (see H.R. 7198), H9743 [29NO]
National Public Safety Aviation Day: designate (see H. Res. 991), H6174 [12JY]
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary (see S. Res. 475), S2262 [18AP]
Petroleum: provide for use of unleaded aviation gasoline (see S. 3293), S5423 [26JY]
Political ethics: strengthen ethical standards in the Federal Government to prevent Government corruption and ensure transparency and accountability (see H.R. 7167), H9573 [20NO]
Public works: ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the U.S. (see S. 2865), S2724 [16MY]
Safety: prioritize and support Human Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS) program for flight crewmembers and Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) for flight attendants (see S. 2935), S2877 [23MY]
Southwest Airlines Co.: commend Tammie Jo Bonnell Shults and crew for efforts to safely land aircraft suffering in-flight engine failure and express condolences to family of Jennifer Riordan who died during the flight (see H. Res. 837), H3452 [23AP]
Space policy: revise certain laws as necessary to keep them current and make technical amendments (see H.R. 6342), H6172 [12JY]
Taxation: provide for a credit against tax for improving safety of fuel systems in emergency medical rotorcraft (see H.R. 6832), H8731 [17SE]
Transportation: allow certain persons to own and control an air carrier providing air transportation or intrastate air transportation (see H.R. 5000), H1126 [13FE]
Transportation Security Administration: ensure aviation security fees are used to finance costs of aviation security screening by repealing requirement that a portion of such fees be deposited into the Treasury (see S. 3418), S6059 [6SE]
——— ensure only travelers who are members of a trusted traveler program use security screening lanes designated for trusted travelers (see H.R. 6265), H5974 [28JN]
——— establish National Deployment Office (see H.R. 6461), H6588 [19JY]
——— improve program providing for private screening companies to conduct security screening at airports (see S. 3441), S6189 [17SE]
——— improve screening of transgender persons at airport security checkpoints (see H.R. 6659), H7747 [7AU]
——— require airports to submit security plans that include training programs for active threats, crowd management, mass evacuations, and restarting operations (see H.R. 4737), H18 [8JA]
——— require Federal Air Marshal Service to utilize risk-based strategies (see S. 3144), S4512 [27JN]
——— require strategy to diversify the technology stakeholder marketplace relative to acquisition of security screening technologies (see H.R. 6459), H6588 [19JY]
——— require testing and evaluation of advanced screening technologies (see H.R. 5730), H3884 [9MY]
Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (see S. 2781), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5863), H4209 [17MY]
Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see S. 2550), S1735 [14MR]
Cost Estimates
Air Cargo Security Improvement Act (H.R. 4176): CBO, E351 [21MR]
Global Aviation System Security Reform Act (H.R. 4559): CBO, H43 [9JA]
PreCheck Is PreCheck Act (H.R. 6265): CBO, E1414 [16OC]
Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act (H.R. 6620): CBO, E1340 [28SE]
Screening and Vetting Passenger Exchange Act (H.R. 4581): CBO, E175 [13FE]
Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act (H.R. 5766): CBO, E964 [3JY]
Strengthening Aviation Security Act (H.R. 4467): CBO, E353 [21MR]
Transportation Security Technology Innovation Reform Act (H.R. 5730: CBO, E959 [3JY]
Letters
Air National Guard use of Precision Containerized Aerial Delivery System (PCADS) on military aircraft to assist in fighting wildfires: Representative Rohrabacher, H9096, H9097 [27SE]
Allow flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from certain California and Texas airports: Hasan Solomon, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, E578 [1MY]
DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7811 [4SE]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H7811 [4SE]
FAA programs reauthorization: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H9034 [26SE]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9034 [26SE]
FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement: Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3591 [26AP]
——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3591 [26AP]
——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3592 [26AP]
——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3592 [26AP]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3591, H3592 [26AP]
Prohibit FAA enforcement of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act: Grover Norquist, American for Tax Reform (organization), H3665 [26AP]
Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8751 [25SE]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8750 [25SE]
Require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems: Aaron Todd, Air Methods Corp., H3662 [26AP]
——— Sally Veith, Air Medical Operators Association, H3662 [26AP]
U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7813 [4SE]
——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7813 [4SE]
Lists
Honor Flight Chicago (organization) honorees, E784 [6JN]
Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization) members, S7047 [15NO]
Messages
Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America: President Trump, S872 [12FE], H1103 [13FE]
Motions
FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3723 [27AP]
Remarks in House
Air Force: A–10 wing replacement funding, H5742 [26JN]
——— acknowledge readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls (H. Res. 1010), H7647–H7649 [25JY]
——— AIM–120 delta advanced medium-range air-to-air missile funding, H5795 [27JN]
——— anniversary of Air Force Reserve, H3152, H3194 [12AP]
——— conduct core sampling study at Lackland AFB, TX, to determine if any regulated or hazardous substances are present along route of wastewater pipeline replacement project, H4702 [24MY]
——— Research Laboratory Information Directorate (Rome Lab) recipient of Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer Excellence in Technology Transfer Award, H3431 [18AP]
——— tribute to A–29 Super Tucano light-attack combat aircraft mission in Afghanistan, H3919 [10MY]
Allegiant Travel Co.: call for investigation following 60 Minutes (television show) segment on safety practices and emergency incidents, H3345 [17AP]
Allentown, PA: anniversary of Queen City Airport, E273 [7MR]
Armed Forces: authorize use in Syria, H3354–H3356 [17AP]
——— North Dakota Air National Guard 119th Wing recipient of Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, H65 [9JA]
——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H1276 [27FE], H7708 [26JY]
——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (H.R. 1229), H8180 [13SE]
——— sunset authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H4598 [23MY]
——— tribute to 82d Airborne Division, H4591 [23MY]
Australia: anniversary of air crash death of U.S. soldiers at Bakers Creek, Queensland, Australia, during World War II, E835 [13JN]
Bluebonnet Belle (aircraft): crash of vintage C–47 Skytrain on way to Oshkosh Air Show, H7672 [25JY]
Browne, Christopher: Committee for Dulles (organization) Tower of Dulles honoree, E621 [10MY]
Bryan, TX: tribute to CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital Air Med 12 team, H9398 [28SE]
Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H29 [9JA]
Buy American Act: standardize and extend certain provisions (H.R. 5137), H1496 [8MR]
Chicago, IL: expansion plans for O’Hare International Airport, H1249 [26FE]
China: disapprove Chinese Civil Aviation Authority decision to expand civil air routes in the Taiwan Strait, E96 [25JA], E101 [29JA], E119 [30JA], E165 [8FE]
Civil Air Patrol: anniversary, H3349 [17AP]
Committee on Homeland Security (House): importance of Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security ‘‘Insider Threats to Aviation Security—Airline and Airport Perspectives’’ hearing, E1398 [12OC]
Cuba: anniversary of downing of Brothers to the Rescue (organization) aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1130 [14FE]
Dept. of Defense: allow counter-drone technology in defense of mobility airlift operations, H4676 [23MY]
——— CVN–80 aircraft carrier funding, H5805, H5806 [27JN]
——— Joint Surveillance Targeting and Attack Radar System (JSTARS) fleet funding, H7707 [26JY]
——— recognize importance of Dover AFB, DE, H4676 [23MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (H.R. 6400), H7811–H7813 [4SE]
——— develop best practices for utilizing advanced passenger information and passenger name record data for counterterrorism screening and vetting operations (H.R. 4581), H49, H50 [9JA], E40 [12JA]
——— ensure partnerships with State, local, and tribal law enforcement officials to protect stadiums from unmanned aerial systems attacks adhere to Federal airspace safety regulations, E1510 [13NO]
——— establish Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator (H.R. 6438), H7810, H7811 [4SE]
——— improve security of public areas of transportation facilities (H.R. 5766), H5629, H5630 [25JN], E922 [26JN]
——— making appropriations, H2021 [22MR], H10092 [11DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10326–H10332 [19DE]
——— prepare threat assessment on unmanned aircraft systems (H.R. 6620), H8750–H8752 [25SE]
Dept. of the Interior: recognize historical significance of Roberto Clemente’s place of death near Loiza, PR, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places (H. Res. 792), H9781, H9782 [10DE]
Dept. of Transportation: conduct study of potential impacts of significantly delayed, significantly diminished, or completely failed delivery of Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), H3657 [26AP]
——— Essential Air Service program funding, H3593 [26AP], H3719, H3720 [27AP]
——— implement changes to improve air transportation relative to flight delays, cancellations, or misconnections, H3672, H3673 [26AP]
——— pre-disaster mitigation assistance funding, H9036, H9038 [26SE]
——— provide cost-benefit analysis to Congress on changes to baggage reporting requirements, H3657 [26AP]
——— require airlines to create and make available a document outlining air passenger rights when flight diversions occur, H3656 [26AP]
——— review and revise air travel regulations to improve assistance for individuals with disabilities, H3656 [26AP]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]
Drugs: prevent entrance of illicit drugs in the U.S. by international airmail, H3435 [18AP]
Durham, NC: tribute to Airolina Young Aviators Program, E326 [15MR]
Easton, MD: anniversary of Easton/Newman Field Airport, H7094 [24JY]
EPA: prohibit EPA Administrator from booking airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations, H1464 [7MR]
FAA: Airport Improvement Program funding, H3597 [26AP]
——— allow airports to apply for grants to construct air traffic control towers, H3649 [26AP]
——— allow airports to use Federal funds to buy generators for airport passenger areas, H3651 [26AP]
——— allow flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from certain California and Texas airports, H3596, H3598 [26AP], E578 [1MY]
——— allow promulgation of rules and regulations relative to recreational drone use, H3648 [26AP]
——— allow regulation of transportation of lithium batteries by air, H3658 [26AP]
——— allow use of State highway specifications for airfield pavement construction and improvement at nonprimary airports, H3669 [26AP]
——— apply medical certification standards to operators of air balloons, H3516 [25AP], H3668 [26AP]
——— authorize use of certain actively tethered public unmanned aircraft systems for public safety purposes, specifically fire engines, E564 [27AP]
——— codify Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integrated Pilot Program, H3649 [26AP]
——— conduct study on alternative ways to sample day-night average sound levels in and around airports, H3657 [26AP]
——— conduct study on diversity of cybersecurity workforce in order to develop recommendations to increase size, quality, and diversity of such workforce, H3683 [26AP]
——— develop global-scale probabilistic convection guidance capability so that aircraft can avoid encounters with convection that causes turbulence, H3681 [26AP]
——— enforce flight safety regulations, H29 [9JA], H1381 [6MR]
——— engage and cooperate with air carriers to identify and facilitate opportunities for air carriers to retrofit aircraft with devices that mitigate noise, including vortex generators, H3681 [26AP]
——— ensure that aircraft transitioning from flight over ocean to flight over land fly at safe altitude and no lower than specific flight operations require, H3663 [26AP]
——— ensure that airports participating in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program comply with prompt payment requirements relative to Passenger Facility Charge funded projects, H3669 [26AP]
——— establish an African-American advisory board to develop aviation training, mentorship, education, and outreach programs to African Americans, H7170 [25JY]
——— establish annual performance goals for implementation of Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) and hold officials accountable for meeting such goals, H3643 [26AP]
——— establish pilot program to permit operators of Stage 2 airplanes to conduct operations in medium-hub or non-hub airports, H3658 [26AP]
——— establish pilot program to provide air traffic control services on a preferential basis to aircraft equipped with Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) technology, H3657 [26AP]
——— establish position of Aviation Consumer Advocate, E568 [27AP]
——— establish prohibitions to prevent the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons in the national airspace system, H3661 [26AP], E568 [27AP]
——— establish Task Force of Flight Standards Reform, H3650 [26AP]
——— extend authorizations of Federal aviation programs and extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6897), H9060 [26SE]
——— implement regulations to lessen impact of aircraft noise on communities surrounding the Los Angeles International Airport, H3728 [27AP]
——— include Seattle, WA, in study on health impact of aircraft noise on exposed residents, H3650 [26AP]
——— issue regulations establishing minimum dimensions for seats in passenger aircraft and require airlines to post on their websites the amount of space available for each passenger on an aircraft, H9037 [26SE]
——— partner with State and local agencies to educate public about dangers of operating unmanned aircraft over areas with temporary flight restrictions due to emergency response efforts, H3656 [26AP]
——— prohibit enforcement of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3664–H3666 [26AP]
——— prohibit use of leaded fuel by aircraft operating within U.S. airspace (H.R. 5421), E384 [29MR]
——— provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles, H3598 [26AP]
——— provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles (H.R. 5346), H5770, H5771 [27JN]
——— provide for research and development to advance aviation safety, security, and economic competitiveness, H3596, H3597 [26AP]
——— reauthorize programs, H8905–H9040 [26SE], H9101 [27SE], H9156 [28SE], E1336, E1341 [28SE], E1398 [12OC], E1510 [13NO]
——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3587, H3590–H3688, H3691 [26AP], H3710–H3726, H3728 [27AP], E561, E564, E568, E570 [27AP], E578 [1MY], E594 [7MY], E731 [24MY]
——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]
——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), corrections in engrossment, H3728 [27AP]
——— require consideration of emergency preparedness needs of a community served by an airport when evaluating that airport’s master plan under Airport Improvement Program, H3650 [26AP]
——— require consideration of potential emergency medical needs of pregnant women when evaluating minimum contents of approved aircraft medical kits, H3650 [26AP]
——— require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems, H3661–H3663 [26AP]
——— require report on commercial airline and passenger safety, including plane age, over-all use, flight hours, metal fatigue, contractor maintenance, and aging airplane inspection rules, H3669 [26AP]
——— require sink or sanitizing equipment in lactation area in commercial service airports, H3650 [26AP]
——— require study and data collection of the air cargo traffic in the Caribbean region, H3677, H3678 [26AP]
——— require study on economic harm caused by excessive aircraft noise on communities and businesses near major airports, H3650 [26AP]
——— require study on relationship between jet aircraft approach and takeoff speeds and corresponding noise impacts on communities surrounding airports, H3651 [26AP]
——— review North Shore Helicopter Route to address noise impact on affected communities, improve altitude enforcement, and assess alternatives including an all water route over the Atlantic Ocean, H3682, H3683 [26AP]
——— revise National Capital Region helicopter flight paths and issue new official helicopter paths at higher altitudes, H3670 [26AP]
——— study economic impact of Temporary Flight Restrictions on local airports, recommend mitigation options, and analyze security procedures to allow limited use of certain airports, H3643, H3669 [26AP]
——— submit report to Congress on possible unmanned aircraft systems operation on spectrum allocated for aviation use, H3656 [26AP]
——— use alternative measurements to current day-night sound level average standard for certain areas under Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), H3597 [26AP]
——— utilize remote detection and identification technologies to identify unmanned aircraft systems not in compliance with Federal aviation laws and report to Congress on number of such aircraft entering restricted airspace, E564 [27AP]
Federal agencies and departments: reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, H5162 [14JN]
Federal employees: prohibit use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any senior political appointee on private aircraft (H.R. 3876), H3518 [25AP]
Fort Wayne, IN: designate National Airmail Museum at Smith Field Airport, H3656 [26AP]
GAO: conduct study on economic impact of proposed reforms to Dept. of Transportation Essential Air Service program on local communities, H3657 [26AP]
——— conduct study on revenue diversion by airports, H3656 [26AP]
——— report on effectiveness of FAA safety incident reporting and enforcement policies, H3650 [26AP]
——— require study on aviation workforce relative to mitigating pilot shortages, H3671 [26AP]
Honor Flight Austin (organization): tribute, H9100 [27SE]
Honor Flight Chicago (organization): tribute, E610 [9MY], E784 [6JN], E1235, E1238 [12SE]
Honor Flight Ephrata (organization): tribute, H4245 [21MY]
Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, E270 [7MR], E814 [8JN], E1360 [2OC]
Honor Flight of Central Oregon (organization): tribute, E789 [7JN]
Honor Flight of Greater Lafayette (organization): tribute, E1411 [16OC]
Honor Flight of Southern Oregon (organization): tribute, E1258 [13SE]
Honor Flight Southern Florida (organization): tribute, H8162 [12SE]
Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H177 [16JA]
Infrastructure: importance of investment, H1421–H1424 [6MR], H3962–H3964 [15MY], H4235 [18MY], H4590 [23MY], H4788 [6JN], H7816 [4SE]
Infrastructure Week: observance, H3958, H3962 [15MY], H3990 [16MY], H4235 [18MY]
Internal Revenue Code: make technical corrections, H2026 [22MR]
Iraq: tribute to servicemembers killed in helicopter crash, H1711 [20MR], H1758 [22MR]
Japan: express condolences to families of victims of military plane crash, H10322 [19DE]
John F. Kennedy (U.S.S.): anniversary of commissioning, E423 [10AP]
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ: anniversary of 305th Air Mobility Wing 6th Airlift Squadron, E770 [5JN]
Keesler AFB, MS: tribute to 403d Wing 53d Weather Reconnaissance Squadron ‘‘Hurricane Hunters’’, E935 [27JN]
Lowell, MA: tribute to placement of memorial stone at Centralville Memorial Park in honor of U.S. Army and Naval aviators who died as POWs during atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, E729 [24MY]
Mather, CA: anniversary of Mather Field, E1245 [13SE]
McKelvey, Tasha: Civil Air Patrol Spaatz Award recipient, E257 [5MR]
Mesa, AZ: expansion of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, H1106 [13FE]
Mineral Wells, TX: anniversary of Mineral Wells Airport, E647 [15MY]
Mississippi: tribute to Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Special Response Team for efforts to assist with search and recovery mission after military aircraft crash in Leflore County, MS, E237 [27FE]
MITRE Corp.: anniversary, E1716 [20DE]
National Guard: urge use of Precision Containerized Aerial Delivery System (PCADS) on military aircraft to assist in fighting wildfires, H9096 [27SE]
National Public Safety Aviation Day: designate (H. Res. 991), H7095 [24JY]
National security: conduct a global aviation security review (H.R. 4559), H41–H43 [9JA], E47 [16JA]
——— provide for third-party testing of airport security screening technology (H.R. 4561), H36–H38 [9JA]
Naval Air Station Key West, FL: tribute to servicemembers killed during aviation training exercise, H1750 [21MR]
Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD: anniversary, E372 [26MR]
Navy: AIM–120 delta advanced medium-range air-to-air missile funding, H5794, H5795 [27JN]
Newbauer, Tom: Association of Defense Communities Defense Community Leadership Award recipient, H5293 [20JN]
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary, E533 [25AP]
Paschall, John: U.S. Air Force JROTC Flight Academy appointee, E592 [7MY]
Perkins, Margaret: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E328 [15MR]
Permian Basin Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E632 [11MY]
Peterson AFB, CO: anniversary of Air Force Reserve 302d Airlift Wing, E541 [26AP]
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E486 [17AP]
Poland: anniversary of airplane crash in Russia that killed Poland’s President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals, E451 [12AP]
Republican Party: national agenda, H3355 [17AP]
Safety: provide air carriers with access to information about applicants to be pilots from the National Driver Register, H3660 [26AP]
Saudi Arabia: condemn Saudi-led coalition bombing of school bus in Yemen, H7865 [5SE], H7881 [6SE]
Savannah, GA: tribute to Puerto Rico Air National Guard members killed in plane crash, H3788 [8MY]
Scott AFB, IL: tribute to 126th Air Refueling Wing Day, H4779 [6JN], E769 [5JN]
SkyWest Airlines: tribute to round-trip service between Plattsburgh, NY, International Airport and Dulles International Airport near Washington, DC, E1172 [24AU]
Southwest Airlines Co.: commend Tammie Jo Bonnell Shults and crew for efforts to safely land aircraft suffering in-flight engine failure and express condolences to family of Jennifer Riordan who died during the flight (H. Res. 837), H3589 [26AP]
Space Coast Honor Flight, Inc.: tribute, E1387 [9OC]
Space policy: require study on funding options for potential spaceport and infrastructure, H3680 [26AP]
Syracuse, NY: anniversary of Syracuse Hancock International Airport Gregory J. Harris Military Courtesy Room, E1095 [26JY]
Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, H7880, H7881 [6SE], H8113, H8115–H8117, H8137–H8139 [12SE], H8256 [13SE], E1230 [12SE]
Transportation: allow certain persons to own and control an air carrier providing air transportation or intrastate air transportation, H9040 [26SE]
Transportation Security Administration: ensure only travelers who are members of a trusted traveler program use security screening lanes designated for trusted travelers (H.R. 6265), H7807–H7809 [4SE]
——— establish National Deployment Office (H.R. 6461), H7809, H7810 [4SE], E1204 [5SE]
——— require Federal Air Marshal Service to utilize risk-based strategies (H.R. 4467), H1671–H1673 [19MR]
——— require strategy to diversify the technology stakeholder marketplace relative to acquisition of security screening technologies (H.R. 6459), H7789–H7791 [4SE]
——— require testing and evaluation of advanced screening technologies (H.R. 5730), H5627–H5629 [25JN]
——— strengthen air cargo security (H.R. 4176), H1663–H1665 [19MR]
Traverse City, MI: tribute to Cherry Capital Airport K-9, Piper, E53 [17JA]
Troy, AL: unveiling of Tuskegee Army Air Field Hangar Historical Marker, E181 [14FE]
Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft, H5274 [19JN]
Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 4406), H1348, H1349 [5MR]
Tyndall AFB, FL: accelerate modernization of F–22 fighter training wing, H4590 [23MY]
University of California, Santa Cruz: tribute to rocket team, H3196 [12AP]
Wichita, KS: tribute to business and education partnerships to train workers for aerospace industry jobs, H3965 [15MY]
Women: create opportunities in the aviation industry, H3596 [26AP]
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): anniversary, H4698 [24MY]
World War I: tribute to Lafayette Escadrille, H9701 [29NO]
World War II: anniversary of shooting down of B–17 Flying Fortress over Normandy, France, E900 [22JN]
——— tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, E1475 [30OC]
Remarks in Senate
Air Force: request to extend moratorium on oil-related activities in the Gulf of Mexico to prevent interference with training and testing operations, S5602 [15AU]
Allentown, PA: anniversary of Queen City Airport, S5579 [1AU]
Always Free Honor Flight (organization): tribute, S2830 [22MY]
Anchorage, AK: tribute to Anchorage International Airport air traffic controllers, S7923 [19DE]
Armed Forces: authorize use in Syria, S2314 [19AP]
CIA: prohibit use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to carry out a weapons strike or other lethal action and transfer authority to conduct such strikes to the Dept. of Defense, S7830–S7832 [19DE]
Civil liberties: protect rights of citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding patchwork of local and State prohibitions (S. 1092), S7448 [11DE]
Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S3283 [7JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: release condition that certain lands conveyed to Old Town, ME, be used for a municipal airport (H.R. 1177), S1615 [8MR]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding for aerial refueling of non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the ongoing civil war in Yemen, S7488–S7490 [12DE], S7562 [13DE]
——— prohibit refueling of Saudi Arabia-led coalition planes, S3966 [18JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: assist in preventing emerging threats from unmanned aircraft and vehicles, S6464, S6466, S6490 [3OC]
——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (H.R. 6400), S7896 [19DE]
——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (S. 3706), S7374 [10DE]
——— making appropriations, S7219 [29NO], S7328 [6DE], S7377–S7379, S7382 [10DE], S7393 [11DE], S7458, S7459, S7475–S7477 [12DE], S7533 [13DE], S7642 [17DE], S7738 [18DE], S7827, S7829 [19DE]
——— provide oversight of border zone in which Federal agents may conduct vehicle checkpoints and stops and enter private land without a warrant (S. 3162), S4738 [28JN]
Dept. of Transportation: improve Essential Air Service program, S6490 [3OC]
——— modify regulation relative to policies of air carriers on denied boarding, S6538 [4OC]
——— prohibit air carriers from imposing fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred by the air carriers for services provided, S6297 [25SE], S6429 [2OC], S6490 [3OC], S6538 [4OC]
——— prohibit certain cell phone voice communications during passenger flights, S6468 [3OC]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: improve wildfire management operations and safety of firefighters and communities through use of advanced technology, S7901 [19DE]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5336, S5338, S5339 [25JY], S5394 [26JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE], S7382 [10DE]
——— making appropriations (S. 3023), S3395 [11JN], S6203 [18SE]
FAA: Airport Improvement Program funding, S6463 [3OC]
——— allow airports the option of using fluorine-free foam for combating fires, S6430 [2OC]
——— assist aviation-impacted communities in mitigating the noise burden that they face and increase engagement and responsiveness to communities, S6538 [4OC]
——— establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program, S6538 [4OC]
——— extend authorizations of Federal aviation programs and extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6897), S6390 [28SE]
——— modernize training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools, S6538 [4OC]
——— reauthorize programs, S6297 [25SE], S6398 [28SE], S6427–S6432, S6434 [2OC], S6456, S6462–S6470, S6489, S6490 [3OC], S6538 [4OC], S6779, S6780, S6788 [11OC]
——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), S2528 [7MY], S2554 [8MY]
——— require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems, S6466 [3OC]
——— unmanned aircraft systems testing and spectrum development funding, S6464 [3OC]
Honor Flight Bluegrass Chapter (organization): tribute, S3003 [6JN], S4459 [27JN]
Honor Flight Huntington (organization): tribute, S6137 [12SE]
Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, S1836 [20MR], S4964 [16JY], S7047 [15NO]
Hurricanes: provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (S. 2165), S30 [4JA]
Middle East: hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (S.J. Res. 69), S7539, S7565, S7566 [13DE]
——— support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war, report on international law violations, suspend Saudi arms sales and support, and hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (S. 3652), S7119 [27NO], S7160 [28NO], S7201 [29NO], S7487 [12DE], S7562 [13DE]
Midwest Honor Flight (organization): tribute, S2641 [14MY]
Mississippi: anniversary of military transport plane crash, S4943 [12JY]
Montana: designate a mountain ridge as ‘‘B–47 Ridge’’ in honor of servicemen killed in an Air Force training mission crash on such ridge (S. 3035), S3295 [7JN]
National Airborne Day: designate (S. Res. 608), S5701 [16AU]
National security: military readiness of U.S. forces, S87 [9JA], S328 [19JA], S379 [20JA]
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary (S. Res. 475), S2283 [18AP]
Russia: address Russian Air Force violation of de-escalation zone in southwestern Syria, S4706 [28JN]
Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S7150 [28NO]
South Georgia-Moody AFB, GA: inclusion in Association of Defense Communities Great American Defense Communities list, S1313 [1MR]
Tamarack Aerospace Group, Inc.: tribute, S346 [19JA]
Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6121 [12SE]
Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft, S3898, S3900 [13JN], S4330 [21JN]
——— limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (S. 2781), S2606 [10MY]
Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 4406), S4807, S4808 [28JN]
World War II: anniversary of shooting down of B–17 Flying Fortress over Normandy, France, S4726 [28JN]
Reports filed
Berlin Airlift Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 634), S6413 [1OC]
Border Security for America Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3548) (H. Rept. 115–505), H131 [10JA]
Commercial Space Support Vehicle Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5346) (H. Rept. 115–789), H5814 [27JN]
Consideration of H.R. 4, FAA Programs Reauthorization and FEMA Provision of Disaster and Mitigation Assistance Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]
Custer County Airport Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2297) (S. Rept. 115–367), S7050 [15NO]
Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6776) (H. Rept. 115–948), H8169 [12SE]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3109) (S. Rept. 115–283), S4343 [21JN]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6072) (H. Rept. 115–750), H5092 [12JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3023) (S. Rept. 115–268), S3292 [7JN]
DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6438) (H. Rept. 115–908), H7775 [28AU]
FAA Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1405) (S. Rept. 115–243), S2594 [9MY]
Global Aviation System Security Reform Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 4559), S6141 [12SE]
——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4559) (H. Rept. 115–497), H81 [9JA]
Interstate Transport Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1092) (S. Rept. 115–327), S5954 [27AU]
NASA Programs Authorization: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5503) (H. Rept. 115–1102), H10586 [21DE]
NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2202) (S. Rept. 115–293), S4874 [10JY]
Passenger Rail Crew Protection Parity Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2861) (S. Rept. 115–356), S6963 [14NO]
PreCheck Is PreCheck Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6265) (H. Rept. 115–912), H7823 [4SE]
Preventing Emerging Threats Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2836) (S. Rept. 115–332), S6028 [4SE]
Promoting Women in the Aviation Workforce Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4673) (H. Rept. 115–1018), H9509 [13NO]
Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6620) (H. Rept. 115–960), H8882 [25SE]
Recognize Historical Significance of Roberto Clemente’s Place of Death Near Loiza, PR, by Adding It to the National Register of Historic Places: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Res. 792) (H. Rept. 115–988), H9430 [12OC]
Screening and Vetting Passenger Exchange Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4581) (S. Rept. 115–334), S6028 [4SE]
——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4581) (H. Rept. 115–493), H81 [9JA]
Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5766) (H. Rept. 115–778), H5580 [22JN]
Security Assessment Feasibility for Equipment Testing and Evaluation of Capabilities for Our Homeland (SAFE TECH) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4561) (H. Rept. 115–498), H81 [9JA]
Strengthening Aviation Security Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 4467), S6141 [12SE]
——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4176) (H. Rept. 115–605), H1697 [19MR]
——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4467) (H. Rept. 115–608), H1697 [19MR]
Transportation Security Technology Innovation Reform Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5730) (H. Rept. 115–776), H5580 [22JN]
TSA LEAP Pay Reform Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1896), S6438 [2OC]
TSA Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1872) (S. Rept. 115–266), S3034 [6JN]
TSA National Deployment Force Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6461) (H. Rept. 115–917), H7823 [4SE]
TSA Opportunities To Pursue Expanded Networks (TSA OPEN) for Business Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6459) (H. Rept. 115–916), H7823 [4SE]
Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4406), S3951 [14JN]
U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6400) (H. Rept. 115–914), H7823 [4SE]
Wildfire Management Technology Advancement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2290), S7275 [4DE]
——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2290) (S. Rept. 115–441), S7925 [19DE]
Statements
Require Newly-Manufactured Helicopters Be Built With Crash Resistant Fuel Systems: Helicopter Association International, H3662 [26AP]
Texts of
H. Res. 792, Dept. of the Interior recognition of historical significance of Roberto Clemente’s place of death near Loiza, PR, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places, H9781 [10DE]
H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement, H3513 [25AP]
H. Res. 1010, acknowledge Air Force readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls, H7647 [25JY]
H. Res. 1082, concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 302, FAA programs reauthorization, H8905–H9034 [26SE]
H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA improved provision of disaster and mitigation assistance, H3598–H3636 [26AP]
H.R. 4176, Air Cargo Security Improvement Act, H1663 [19MR]
H.R. 4406, Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY, H1348 [5MR]
H.R. 4467, Strengthening Aviation Security Act, H1671 [19MR]
H.R. 4559, Global Aviation System Security Reform Act, H41 [9JA]
H.R. 4561, Security Assessment Feasibility for Equipment Testing and Evaluation of Capabilities for Our Homeland (SAFE TECH) Act, H36 [9JA]
H.R. 4581, Screening and Vetting Passenger Exchange Act, H49 [9JA]
H.R. 5346, Commercial Space Support Vehicle Act, H5770 [27JN]
H.R. 5730, Transportation Security Technology Innovation Reform Act, H5627 [25JN]
H.R. 5766, Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act, H5629 [25JN]
H.R. 6265, PreCheck Is PreCheck Act, H7807 [4SE]
H.R. 6400, U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act, H7811 [4SE]
H.R. 6438, DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act, H7810 [4SE]
H.R. 6459, TSA Opportunities To Pursue Expanded Networks (TSA OPEN) for Business Act, H7789 [4SE]
H.R. 6461, TSA National Deployment Force Act, H7809 [4SE]
H.R. 6620, Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act, H8750 [25SE]
H.R. 6897, Airport and Airway Extension Act, Part II, H9060 [26SE]
S. 1092, Interstate Transport Act, S7448 [11DE]
S. 3706, U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act, S7320 [5DE]
S. Con. Res. 39, Lockheed Martin Corp. Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works) anniversary, S3606 [11JN]
S. Res. 475, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) anniversary, S2267 [18AP]
S. Res. 608, National Airborne Day, S5695 [16AU]
S. Res. 634, Berlin Airlift anniversary, S6233 [18SE]
S. Res. 663, first delivery of Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to the Army anniversary, S6414 [1OC]
S.J. Res. 69, hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war, S7566, S7597 [13DE]
AVIATION EMPOWERMENT ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2650), S2075 [11AP]
AVIATION-IMPACTED COMMUNITIES ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 6168), H5362 [20JN]
AVOCA, IA
Remarks in House
Cordes, Nicholas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]
Hoffmann, Amy: Parents as Teachers National Center Parent Educator of the Year award recipient, E31 [10JA]
Peters, Carol and Terry: Avoca, Hancock, Shelby, Tennant and Walnut (AHSTW) Community School District Volunteers of the Year Award recipients, E1417 [16OC]
Schultz, Ray: Iowa State University Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association Outstanding Service Award recipient, E1439 [23OC]
AVOCA, PA
Remarks in House
George, Michael: Avoca, PA, West Side Social Club Man of the Year award recipient, E271 [7MR]
AVON PARK, FL
Remarks in Senate
O’Hora, Martin: Highlands County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]
AWAN, IMRAN
Remarks in House
House of Representatives: investigation of information technology support staff for alleged procurement scam, H4768 [5JN]
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES
Addresses
Joseph W. Novotny Medal Presentation: Senator Tester, S186 [16JA]
Amendments
Armed Forces: require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (S. 3523), S6773 [10OC]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), S5560, S5589 [1AU]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (S. 3321), S7061, S7062, S7064, S7065 [15NO]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (S. 1050), S6147, S6152 [12SE]
Appointments
Congressional Award Board, H627 [25JA]
Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S7194 [28NO], H10595 [24DE]
Medal of Valor Review Board, S6259 [18SE], S7805 [18DE], H10115 [12DE]
State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, H10595 [24DE]
Articles and editorials
Ashland Welcomes Winning Technology Students With Parade, S5714 [20AU]
Gulf Breeze High School Science Teacher Chosen as Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year, S519 [25JA]
Profile—Squier a Living Legend, S1158 [15FE]
Seminole Announces Three Teacher-of-the-Year Finalists, S519 [25JA]
Sergeant Sandlin—Medal of Honor Recipient, S2001 [9AP]
What Makes a Classroom Click? Meet Four Great Teachers Who Make It Happen, S249 [17JA]
Bills and resolutions
Armed Forces: establish searchable database containing names and citations of members who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 7097), H9448 [26OC]
——— extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see S. 3201), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 5467), H3146 [11AP]
——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see S. 3523), S6356 [27SE] (see H.R. 6734), H7941 [7SE]
Boria, Louis, Jr.: award Purple Heart for injuries incurred during World War II and Korean War (see H.R. 6895), H8884 [25SE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (see S. Con. Res. 35), S1244 [27FE] (see H. Con. Res. 106), H1217 [16FE]
Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see S. 3509), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 6862), H8742 [24SE]
Conran, Philip J.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 4920), H737 [2FE]
deGrom, Jacob A.: Baseball Writers’ Association of America National League Cy Young Award recipient (see H. Res. 1153), H9568 [16NO]
Dept. of Agriculture: provide for prize competitions relative to specialty crop mechanization (see H.R. 7110), H9460 [30OC]
Dept. of Defense: provide for the award of medals or other commendations to handlers of military working dogs and military working dogs (see S. 2954), S2923 [24MY]
Dept. of Education: establish prize competition on programs to prepare high school students for careers in in-demand industry sectors or occupations (see H.R. 6995), H9405 [28SE]
Dept. of Energy: provide for prize competitions relative to climate and energy (see H.R. 5031), H1211 [15FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for payment of Medal of Honor special pension to the surviving spouse of a deceased Medal of Honor recipient (see S. 2485), S1316 [1MR] (see H.R. 6679), H7772 [24AU]
——— waive fees for Purple Heart recipients serving on active duty for home loan program guaranteed loans (see H.R. 6161), H5362 [20JN]
Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Dillard High School Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble (see H. Res. 958), H5580 [22JN]
Frank, Billy, Jr.: support national day of remembrance in honor of life, legacy, and accomplishments (see S. Res. 430), S1630 [12MR] (see H. Res. 769), H1507 [9MR]
Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]
Gandhi, Mohandas K.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6916), H9089 [26SE]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5499), H3209 [12AP]
Kershaw County, SC: National Civic League All-American City designee (see H. Res. 1002), H6463 [17JY]
King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5001), H1126 [13FE]
Korean War: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Korean War combat veterans (see H.R. 5222), H1501 [8MR]
Las Damas de Blanco (organization): Cato Institute Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty recipient (see S. Res. 511), S2725 [16MY] (see H. Res. 916), H4732 [25MY]
Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6795), H8724 [13SE]
National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 591), S5267 [24JY]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Denis Mukwege for peace (see H. Res. 1147), H9526 [14NO]
——— recognition of Nadia Murad for peace (see H. Res. 1147), H9526 [14NO]
Normoyle, Francis E.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 5189), H1441 [6MR]
Olympic Games: tribute to Minnesota participants (see S. Res. 417), S1287 [28FE]
——— tribute to U.S. participants in 2018 Olympic Winter Games (see S. Res. 392), S651 [6FE]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2562), S1765 [15MR]
Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H3441 [18AP]
Presidential Medal of Freedom: affirm the power of the President to revoke medal from William H. Cosby, Jr., and provide for criminal penalties for anyone who wears or publicly displays a medal that has been revoked (see H.R. 6810), H8725 [13SE]
Stephens, Don and Deyon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2714), S2321 [19AP]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds and establish prize competitions on wildlife and endangered species protection and invasive species management (see H.R. 5885), H4242 [18MY]
Voting: promote innovation in voting, including in voting technology and voter registration technology, election security, and increased voter participation through a challenge prize competition (see H.R. 6564), H7721 [26JY]
World War I: award a Congressional Gold Medal to female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as ‘‘Hello Girls’’ (see S. 3136), S4410 [26JN]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see S. 3166), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6263), H5973 [28JN]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see S. 2500), S1378 [6MR] (see H.R. 4912), H736 [2FE]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H4242 [18MY]
Citations
Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame 2018 Inductee Beth Kennett, S5826 [22AU]
Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame 2018 Inductee Clara Ayer, S5826 [22AU]
Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame 2018 Inductee Enid Wonnacott, S5827 [22AU]
Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame 2018 Inductee Robert Foster, S5826 [22AU]
Essays
Relationship Between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution: Ingrid Williamsen, S7856 [19DE]
——— Kate Pipher, S7856 [19DE]
——— Patrick Collins, S7856 [19DE]
Lists
Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E881 [21JN]
Cornerstones, Inc., and Greater Reston, VA, Chamber of Commerce Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E882 [21JN]
Dale City, VA, Christian Church Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards and Scholarship recipients, E891 [21JN]
Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E48 [16JA]
Fairfax County, VA, Board of Supervisors Lord and Lady Fairfax award recipients, E967 [3JY]
Florida 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1287 [25SE]
National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Fellows Program inductees, E431 [11AP]
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Bronze Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891 [21JN]
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Certificate of Valor recipients, E891 [21JN]
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Gold Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891 [21JN]
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Silver Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891 [21JN]
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Certificate of Valor Award recipients, E884 [21JN]
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Lifesaving Award recipients, E885 [21JN]
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Bronze Medal of Valor Award recipients, E892 [21JN]
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Certificate of Valor Award recipients, E892 [21JN]
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Lifesaving Award recipients, E892 [21JN]
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Silver Medal of Valor Award recipients, E892 [21JN]
Prince William Chamber of Commerce Prince William County, VA, Fire and Rescue Dept., Merit Award for Valor recipients, E979 [6JY]
Prince William Chamber of Commerce Prince William County, VA, Fire and Rescue Dept., Valorous Unit award recipients, E979 [6JY]
Washington (DC) Post Prince William County, VA, Schools Principal of the Year Award nominees, E883 [21JN]
Proclamations
BreAnna I. Nixon Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Youth on the Move Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E483 [17AP]
Cordell Henderson Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Frederick Douglass Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E488 [17AP]
Martrell Jackson Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Youth on the Move Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E480 [17AP]
Theresa Randleman Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Business Excellence Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E490 [17AP]
Wayne Lynn Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Community Service Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E486 [17AP]
Remarks in House
Abbott, Dana: National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association Hall of Fame Award recipient, E770 [5JN]
ACI Solutions (business): Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise award recipient, E1321 [27SE]
Adamson, Dale: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, H27 [9JA]
Agnew, Margaret: Trivity Health, Inc., SilverSneakers National Instructor of the Year Award recipient, E759 [5JN]
Agrian, Inc.: Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Baker Peterson Franklin Ag Business of the Year award recipient, E1505 [9NO]
Aidukaitis, Kyana: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E669 [17MY]
Aiken, SC: Southern Living (publication) Best Small Town in the South honoree, E360 [22MR]
Air Force: Research Laboratory Information Directorate (Rome Lab) recipient of Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer Excellence in Technology Transfer Award, H3431 [18AP]
Albert, Jennifer: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, H10190 [13DE]
All Things Artistic Ministries, Inc.: tribute to History Alive—Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Program honorees, E609, E611 [9MY]
Allen, Melanie: Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year award recipient, E705 [22MY]
Allgeier, Sam: Salvation Army Excellence in Leadership Award recipient, E592 [7MY], E718 [23MY]
Al-Ross Screen Printing and Embroidery (business): West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E197 [15FE]
Aly, Sarfraz: OakBend Medical Center, Richmond, TX, Physician of the Year award recipient, E108 [29JA]
Alzina, Amy: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E453 [12AP]
Amirthalingham, Meeha: Discovery Education and 3M Co., America’s Top Young Scientist finalist, E1181 [28AU]
Anderson, Cathey: Energy Northwest (company) CEO Lifesaving Award recipient, H8890 [26SE]
Anderson, John: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Image Award recipient, E480 [17AP]
Arc of Loudoun County, VA (organization): anniversary, E523 [24AP]
Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, H9396 [28SE]
——— tribute to 2d Congressional District Educational Award Program winners, H3937 [15MY]
Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges, H4702 [24MY]
Arts Council of Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Arts Awards recipients, E636 [11MY]
ARTSFAIRFAX (organization): tribute to Arts Awards recipients, E1541 [20NO]
Asian-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.: tribute to Excellence Award recipients, E750 [29MY]
Attebury, Theodore: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1441 [23OC]
Audage, Natalie: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1432 [19OC]
Austin, Steve: Congressional Fire Services Institute Mason Lankford Fire Leadership Award recipient, E469 [16AP], E479 [17AP]
Austin, TX: inclusion in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Places to Live in the U.S.’’ list, H1553 [14MR]
Avery, Annie: Alabama Nursing Home Association Ms. Alabama Nursing Home award recipient, E1155 [17AU]
Aycock, Al: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Chairman’s Award recipient, E209 [23FE]
Backyard Beans Coffee Co.: Lansdale, PA, Council Business of the Month award recipient, H7092 [24JY]
Baker, Fran: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E520 [24AP]
Bakey, Kim: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1272 [20SE]
Ball, Audrey L.: Westmoreland Masonic Lodge No. 212 Community Builder’s Award recipient, E1291 [25SE]
Bandimere, John, Jr.: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E521 [24AP]
Bandimere Speedway (business): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Genesis Award recipient, E466 [16AP]
Barber, Elta: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1491 [2NO]
Barta, Brett: Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association Assistant Head Coach of the Year award recipient, H3157 [12AP]
Bartels, Benjamin A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1009 [13JY]
BASF Corp.: Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move Award recipient, E248 [1MR]
Batayola, Teresita: Puget Sound Business Journal Woman of Influence award recipient, E1105 [27JY]
Batchelor, Mary Lou: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1428 [19OC]
Baudler, Jacob: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E238 [27FE]
Beattie, John: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award recipient, E481 [17AP]
Becker, Bob: Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation Brotherhood Award recipient, E207 [23FE]
Bedford, TX: tribute to Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District Awards of Excellence recipients and teachers, E361 [22MR]
Bednarz, Natasha: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]
Behan, Mark: Crandall, NY, Public Library Henry Crandall Award recipient, E1277 [20SE]
Bellefonte, PA: Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology landscaping team winners of Pennsylvania Farm Show Agricultural Education Landscape Exhibits competition, H96 [10JA]
Bender, Barry: Hebrew Institute of Riverdale Community Service Award recipient, E775 [5JN]
Bent Metal Customs (business): Lansdale, PA, Council Business of the Month award recipient, H7092 [24JY]
Bernstein, Betsy: Westchester, NY, Jewish Council Anniversary Gala honoree, E388 [2AP]
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Inc.: Salvation Army Spirit of Christmas Award recipient, E588 [7MY], E717 [23MY]
Bill, Gregory D.: Kaye Tertzag Purple Sport Coat Award recipient, E186 [14FE]
Biscoveanu, Andrea: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]
Bishop, Leigha: Fort Bend, TX, Independent School District Elementary Teacher of the Year award recipient, E634 [11MY]
Black, L. Joy Gates: Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission Woman of Achievement Award recipient, E393 [5AP]
Blacknall, Charles T.: Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387 [2AP]
Blank, Helen: Coalition on Human Needs Special Human Needs Hero award recipient, E1023 [17JY]
Blas, Josephine M.P.: SBA Guam Veterans Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E461 [13AP]
Blea, Darlynn: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E685 [18MY]
Block, Timothy M.: National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Fellows Program inductee, H420 [17JA], H485 [18JA]
Boca Raton, FL: tribute to Rotary Club of Boca Raton Opal Award recipients, E77 [19JA]
——— tribute to Rotary Club of Boca Raton Teacher of the Year Award recipients, E445 [12AP]
Bottini, Ivy: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E440 [12AP]
Boutonnet, Ed: Grower Shipper Association E.E. Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement in Central Coast Agriculture recipient, E889 [21JN]
Bowen, Jacob: Greater Hall County, GA, Chamber of Commerce Farmer of the Year award recipient, E500 [18AP]
Bowen, Joab: Greater Hall County, GA, Chamber of Commerce Farmer of the Year award recipient, E500 [18AP]
Bowman, Cy N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1444 [23OC]
Braddock District Council of Community Associations, Inc.: tribute to Best of Braddock Award recipients, E1332 [28SE]
Braker, Veronica: Manufacturing Institute Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Award recipient, E425 [10AP]
Bratcher, Ashley: Stafford, TX, Municipal School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E845 [14JN]
Bremer, Carol and Don: Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Foundation Humanitarian Award recipients, E1182 [28AU]
Bremmer, Chad and Deb: Outstanding Farmers of America (organization) National Outstanding Young Farmers Award recipients, E348 [20MR]
Brett, James T.: Eire Society of Boston, MA, Gold Medal Award recipient, E375 [26MR]
Britt, Donna: Boy Scouts 12 Points Award recipient, E489 [17AP]
Brittain, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1556 [27NO]
Broadview Heights, OH: Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1405 [12OC]
Brock, Kim: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1475 [30OC]
Brooks, Megan B.: Bucks County, PA, District Attorney’s Office Danny E. Khalouf Memorial Award for Outstanding Performance recipient, H5290 [20JN]
Brooks Construction Co., Inc.: Dept. of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award recipient, E1627 [10DE]
Broward County, FL: tribute to Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductees, E473 [16AP]
Broward Education Foundation: tribute to Broward County, FL, scholarship award recipients, E664 [16MY]
Brown, Carole and Robert C.: Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation Cultural Vanguard Award recipients, E55 [17JA]
Brown, Jack E.: Midwest Partnership Economic Development Corp., Guy Powell Award recipient, E503 [18AP]
Browne, Christopher: Committee for Dulles (organization) Tower of Dulles honoree, E621 [10MY]
Brumfield, Verneal: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1430 [19OC]
Bryan, Logan A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1102 [27JY]
Bryan, TX: anniversary of Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce, E1005 [12JY]
Bucci, Anthony M., Jr. (Mike): Columbia County Association in the City of New York Person of the Year award recipient, E623 [10MY]
Buchholz, Lisa: Golden Apple Foundation Golden Apple Award recipient, E617 [9MY]
Buffalo Bill Days, Inc.: Golden, CO, Rotary Club Ethics in Business Award recipient, E659 [16MY]
Bukovac, Robert: American Ambulance Association Stars of Life Award recipient, E772 [5JN]
Bulla, Emmett M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1621 [10DE]
Burkholder, Steve: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E521 [24AP]
Burton, Dustie: DAISY Foundation Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient, E772 [5JN]
Buttercase, Zac: Iowa American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, E943 [28JN]
Byler, Brad: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1413 [16OC]
Byron, Robert (Red): NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, E77 [19JA]
Cabrera, Shajn: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Ambassador of the Year award recipient, E207 [23FE]
Cadet, MO: Kingston Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1680 [17DE]
Caine, David: Lake Arrowhead, CA, Communities Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E398 [5AP]
Caine, Sheri: Northrop Grumman Foundation Excellence in Engineering Education Award recipient, E493 [18AP]
Calkins, Heather: Salvation Army Begie Hefner Volunteer Award recipient, E594 [7MY], E720 [23MY]
Caltrider, Garret: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E950 [28JN]
Camacho, Beaudy M. Gogue: SBA Guam Home-Based Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E457 [13AP]
Cameron, Carol and Don: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipients, E1480 [30OC]
Campbell, Katherine: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1441 [23OC]
Campbell, Logan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1443 [23OC]
Canton, GA: tribute to Creekview High School rocketry team, E1092 [26JY]
Cantrell, Deanna: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E444 [12AP]
Cantrell, Virginia: Thomas Jefferson High School, Council Bluffs, IA, Hall of Fame inductee, E769 [5JN]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (H. Con. Res. 106), H1290 [27FE]
Cardenas, Avryon: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E641 [15MY]
Carlson, Teresa: Institute for Excellence in Sales Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E827 [12JN]
Carpenter, Andrew: Council for Exceptional Children ‘‘Yes I Can’’ Award recipient, E162 [8FE]
Carpenter, Keith: Air Force Military Auxiliary Radio System Certificate of Outstanding Service recipient, E473 [16AP]
Carpenter, Kern: Dade County, FL, Farm Bureau Hall of Honor inductee, E584 [3MY], E610 [9MY]
Carrigan, Michael: World Peace Prize Awarding Council Roving Ambassador for Peace honoree, E1505 [9NO]
Carroll, Karen: Okaloosa County, FL, School District Educational Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E176 [13FE]
Carter, John: National Federation of State High School Associations Texas State Coach of the Year for boys’ baseball award recipient, E915 [26JN]
Carter-Lewis, Linda: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1276 [20SE]
Carver County, MN: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation healthiest county in Minnesota designee, H4781 [6JN]
Cass County, ND: tribute to Cass County Sheriff’s Office National Association of School Resource Officers Model Agency Award recipients, H4763 [5JN]
Caster, Bryce D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1421 [16OC]
Catholics for Housing, Inc.: tribute to Father Gerard Creedon Housing Award recipients, E1542 [20NO]
Centreville, VA: tribute to Centreville Immigration Forum annual dinner honorees, E1541 [20NO]
Chambers, Carole: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1273 [20SE]
Chambers, Lawrence C.: U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation Distinguished Graduate Award recipient, E372 [26MR]
Chariez, Toni: Jefferson Awards Foundation National Jefferson Award for Wyoming finalist, E579 [1MY]
Charles, Jacqueline: Columbia University Maria Moors Cabot Prize recipient, E1717 [20DE]
Chinese American Nurses Association: Chinese American Medical Society Community Service Award recipient, E1240 [12SE]
Chittenden, Nathan: Cornell University Hometown Alumni Award recipient, E898 [22JN]
Cimini, Maria D.: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Math and Engineering Mentoring recipient, E1002 [12JY]
Cincinnati (OH) Enquirer: Pulitzer Prize recipient for local reporting, E674 [17MY]
Clark, Paul: West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E191 [15FE]
Clayton, GA: tribute to Rotary Club award recipients, E1023 [17JY]
Clifford, Robert A.: Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1495 [6NO]
Cline, Joyce: Penn Brad Oil Museum Yellow Dog Award recipient, H4593 [23MY]
Cockburn, Emma: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E773 [5JN]
Coddett, Andrea: Luther V. Garrison, Sr., Masonic Foundation Inc., Woman of the Year award recipient, E1740 [31DE]
Coffee, Angie: East Bay Leadership Council Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1721 [20DE]
Coffin, Mary: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1275 [20SE]
Cole, Spencer: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E341 [20MR]
Coleman, Marion: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, E727 [24MY]
College of DuPage: tribute to American Institute of Architects Distinguished Project Merit Award recipients, E3 [5JA]
Colleluori, Cheryl: Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission Woman of Achievement Award recipient, E398 [5AP]
Collins, Greg: Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year Award recipient, E329 [15MR]
Collins, Mo: National Association of Women Business Owners Iowa Advocate of the Year award recipient, E108 [29JA]
Colorado Mesa University: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipient, E1188 [4SE]
——— hockey team recipient of American Collegiate Hockey Association National Community Service Award, E1289 [25SE]
Colorado School of Mines: dance team recipient of Golden, CO, Mayor’s Goldmine Award for Excellence, E1481 [30OC]
Congress: tribute to Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E881 [21JN]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 3509), H9359 [28SE]
Conner, Garlin M.: Medal of Honor recipient, E920 [26JN]
Cook, Kaleb: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E990 [10JY]
Cookus, Susan: Dept. of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee National Female Volunteer of the Year award recipient, H3937 [15MY]
Coon Rapids, MN: Mercy Hospital recipient of Healthgrades Operating Co., Inc., Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, H1545 [14MR]
Cooper, Amber: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E686 [18MY]
Cooper, Holly: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1447 [23OC]
Cooper, Joyce and Bob: Iowa 4–H Foundation Iowa 4–H Hall of Fame inductees, E1194 [4SE]
Cordes, Nicholas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]
Corey, Zachary J.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E960 [3JY]
Correa, Vera: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1415 [16OC]
Cortland, OH: Maplewood Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1368 [5OC]
Council Bluffs, IA: Iowa Tourism Office and Travel Federation of Iowa Outstanding Community Award, Outstanding Event Award, and Outstanding Website Award recipient, E200 [16FE]
Cowley, Daniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1622 [10DE]
Cox, Bob: U.S. Capitol Police Life Saving Award recipient, E884 [21JN]
Craven, Ginny: Lake County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E471 [16AP]
Crawford, Esther: North Little Rock, AR, Senior Citizens Hall of Fame inductee, H3938 [15MY]
Crise-Zarate, Steven: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E599 [8MY]
Critz Farms (business): New York State Agricultural Society Business of the Year Award recipient, H766 [5FE]
Cromie, Kim: Katy, TX, Independent School District Nurse of the Year award recipient, E772 [5JN]
Crosbie, Rowena: National Association of Women Business Owners Iowa Hall of Fame Legacy Award recipient, E110 [29JA]
Cueni, Ryan: Lake County, OH, Chiefs of Police Association Medal of Honor recipient, E1231 [12SE]
Cunningham, Danny: Kentucky Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year award recipient, H9749 [30NO]
Curry, George: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1511 [13NO]
Curtis, Bettie J. Broussard: West Orange-Stark Alumni Foundation, Inc., Blossoming Minds MLK Gala Legend Award recipient, E13 [9JA]
Cutillo, Mark: National Liberty Museum and State Farm Insurance (company) Teacher as Hero Award recipient, H5161 [14JN]
Cutler, Kate: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Jason Award recipient, E30 [10JA]
DaGrossa, Pamela: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1433 [19OC]
Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Christian Church Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards and Scholarship recipients, E891 [21JN]
Dallas, TX: Trini Garza High School recipient of National Title I Association Nation Title I Distinguished School Award, H1467 [7MR]
Danis, Marilyn: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Athena Award recipient, E212 [23FE]
Dasinger, Katie: Montana Young Professionals (organization) Young Professional Woman of the Year award recipient, E1702 [20DE]
Daulton, H. Clay, III: Madera County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year Award recipient, E1480 [30OC]
Davidian, Richard: Pelham, NY, Civic Association Person of the Year award recipient, E1467 [26OC]
Davis, Amanda: Texas Association of Public Safety Communication Officials Trainer of the Year award recipient, E635 [11MY]
Davis, Sammy L.: Indiana Sachem Award recipient, E275 [7MR]
DeAmicis, Lisa: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1461 [26OC]
DeBernardi family: Sonoma County, CA, Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year award recipients, E1008 [12JY]
Decker, Kelly E.: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E442 [12AP]
Decker, Michael J.: Kingston, NY, Veterans Association Veteran of the Year award recipient, E1269 [20SE]
Defreitas, Marcelo: Sonoma, CA, Honorary Alcalde honoree, E484 [17AP]
Del Barrio, Fred: Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Man of the Year award recipient, E452 [12AP]
Del Rio, TX: Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recipient of Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce Small Chamber of the Year award, E1168 [21AU]
Delaney, James J. (Jay): Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) W. Francis Swingle Award recipient, E280 [8MR], E299 [13MR]
Dept. of Defense: authorize award of an Atomic Veterans Service Medal, H4661 [23MY], H5740, H5741 [26JN]
Dept. of Justice: enhance community-law enforcement relations through improved accreditation, development programs, due process, and data collection, combating misconduct, and providing medallions for fallen officers, H3943, H3945 [15MY], H4011 [16MY]
Deroche, Cade: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E403 [5AP]
DeSilva, David: California Agricultural Teachers Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1265 [17SE]
Diaz, Gloria: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1486 [2NO]
Diego, Silvia M.: Stanislaus Medical Society John Darroch Memorial Award for Physician of the Year recipient, E594 [7MY]
Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1861), H5998–H6000 [10JY]
Doden, Daryle L.: Moody Bible Institute Alumni Association Alumnus of the Year award recipient, E135 [5FE]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]
Dole, Bob: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, H416 [17JA], E65 [18JA]
Domingo, Malia: Florida Dept. of Education outstanding school volunteer honoree, H3156 [12AP]
Downey, Mycale: Creston, IA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E202 [16FE]
Drumright, James: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1041 [23JY]
Duaime, Bob: American Red Cross Give Life Hero Award recipient, H4290 [22MY]
Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce: tribute to ‘‘Stars Over Dulles’’ Award recipients, E752 [29MY], E1719 [20DE]
Dunlap, Kit: Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Legacy Award recipient, H7162 [25JY]
Dunlap, TN: Dunlap Police Dept., finalist for Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, H4145 [17MY]
Dye, Melinda: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1246 [13SE]
Eastman, Sean: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1591 [3DE]
Eck, John, Sr.: Springfield (IL) State Journal-Register First Citizen award recipient, H9537 [15NO]
Ecolab, Inc.: World Environment Center (organization) Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development recipient, E657 [16MY]
Edina, MN: Fairview Southdale Hospital recipient of Healthgrades Operating Co., Inc., Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, H1249 [26FE]
Edwards, Salina: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1413 [16OC]
Ehrenkrantz, Eliav: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]
Eick, Ronald W., Jr.: Napa County, CA, Office of Education Napa County Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1418 [16OC]
El Paso, TX: El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recipient of U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chamber of the Year award recipient, E361 [22MR]
Ellis, Katie Groke: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Leadership Award recipient, E494 [18AP]
Ellis, Rodney: Texas Southern University Alumni Award recipient, E426 [10AP]
Emadi, Abde-Ali: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1555 [27NO]
Engelman, Muriel: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E1205 [5SE]
Eno, Susan: Michigan Bankers Association Banker of the Year award recipient, E464 [13AP]
Erwin, Jacqueline R.: African-American Postal League United for Success (A-PLUS) Philadelphia, PA/South Jersey Chapter Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Heritage Award recipient, E461 [13AP]
Escalera, Yadira T.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E440 [12AP]
Espinoza, Darrien: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E302 [13MR], E642 [15MY]
Estrada, Josue: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E740 [25MY]
Estrella-Henderson, Lisette: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1439 [23OC]
Evans, Christopher: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation James Madison Fellowship recipient, H6475 [18JY]
Evansville, IN: inclusion of Signature School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E743 [25MY]
Evernham, Ray: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, E72 [19JA]
Facts About Cuban Exiles (FACE) (organization): tribute to honorees, H3587 [26AP]
Faile, Barry: South Carolina Sheriffs Association Sheriff of the Year award recipient, H4847 [6JN]
Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Lord and Lady Fairfax award recipients, E967 [3JY]
——— tribute to Fairfax County History Commission Achievement Award recipients, E1545 [20NO]
——— tribute to Fairfax County Park Authority Board Elly Doyle Park Service Award recipients, E621 [10MY]
——— tribute to Fairfax Fire and Rescue Dept., Firefighters of the Year award recipients, E1326 [27SE]
——— tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Valor Award recipients, E890 [21JN]
——— tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Valor Award recipients, E884 [21JN]
——— tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Valor Award recipients, E892 [21JN]
——— tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce U.S. Park Police Valor Award recipients, E963 [3JY]
——— tribute to Student Peace Award recipients, E959 [3JY]
Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations: tribute to Citizen of the Year Award recipients, E972 [6JY]
Fairless Hills, PA: Conwall-Egan Catholic High School winner of Bucks County High School Seatbelt Challenge, H5367 [21JN]
Falkenstein, Kristian: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, H5754 [27JN]
Families Plus, Inc.: Dept. of HHS Health Resources and Services Administration Champion of Innovation in Health Care Delivery award recipient, E642 [15MY]
Faust, Cory: Glenwood, IA, Area Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year award recipient, E814 [8JN]
Fawcett, Nathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E199 [16FE]
Fayetteville, NC: Fayetteville Fire Dept., A-Shift Rescue 1 recipient of Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Valor Award, E940 [28JN]
——— tribute to Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Valor Award recipients, E947 [28JN]
Feinberg, Gail: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1489 [2NO]
Fernandez, Mariah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E303 [13MR]
Fields, Ethan P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E839 [14JN]
Fillmore, Jing-Mei: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E341 [20MR]
Fillmore, Xuedan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E352 [21MR]
Findlay, OH: Site Selection Magazine Top Micropolitan Community in the U.S. honoree, E306 [13MR]
Fipps, Brandon: Somervell County, TX, Fire Dept., Volunteer Firefighter of the Year award recipient, H765 [5FE]
Fisher, Carson: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E891 [21JN]
Five Star Entertainment (business): Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Mayor’s Small Business of the Year Award recipient, E210 [23FE]
Flores, Anessa: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E687 [18MY]
Florida: tribute to Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inductees, E781 [6JN]
——— tribute to 16th Congressional District Congressional Teacher Award recipients, E249 [1MR]
——— tribute to 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1287 [25SE]
——— tribute to 16th District Congressional Law Enforcement Award recipients, E551 [26AP], E613 [9MY]
——— tribute to 3d Congressional District students participating in Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, H4860 [7JN]
Florida International University: tribute to Torch Award recipients, H1130 [14FE]
FONA International, Inc.: National Association of Business Resources National Best and Brightest Company To Work For award recipient, E319 [15MR], E335 [19MR]
Foothills Integrated Health Systems (business): West Chamber (organization) Women-Owned Business of the Year Award recipient, E169 [13FE]
Ford, Donna: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E443 [12AP]
Foreman, Erin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Jersey, E173 [13FE]
Forsythe, Shilah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E352 [21MR]
Fort Bend County, TX: Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office recipient of Texas Fire Marshals Association Achievement of Excellence Award and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Letter of Appreciation, E103 [29JA]
Fort Collins, CO: inclusion of Liberty Common School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E800 [7JN]
Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Dillard High School Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble (H. Res. 958), E902 [22JN]
Frank Cable (U.S.S.): Navy Environmental Award recipient, H3455 [24AP]
Franke, Deniz: Business Record (publication) UNI College of Business Administration Woman Business Owner of the Year honoree, E1268 [20SE]
Frawley, Harrison C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1622 [10DE]
Fredericksen, Kadance: Presidential Volunteer Service Award recipient, E1298 [25SE]
Freeman, Pat: Legacy Link, Inc., Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1624 [10DE]
Freestone, Isaiah: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1201 [5SE], E1392 [12OC]
Fry, Jackson: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1418 [16OC]
Fujita, Tom: Japanese Cultural Society of Maui Nihon Bunka award recipient, H573 [19JA]
Fulford, Tommy: National Eagle Scout Association Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award recipient, H6043 [11JY]
Fuoco, Samuel: Association of the U.S. Army Greatest Reserve Component Increase award recipient, E845 [14JN]
Gabaldon, Julia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E342 [20MR]
Gainesville, GA: Hall County Resource Recovery Division recipient of Georgia Recycling Coalition Conference Innovation Award, E1401 [12OC]
——— tribute to Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce annual award recipients, E842 [14JN]
Gallatin, Tiana: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E353 [21MR]
Gallaway, Marc: Association of Washington School Principals Middle Level Principal of the Year award recipient, H8890 [26SE]
Gallery on the Go, Inc.: Commerce City, CO, Entrepreneurial Spirit Award recipient, E248 [1MR]
Galor, Alex: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1477 [30OC]
Gannon, Kade: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E560 [27AP], E600 [8MY]
Garcia, Devan: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E687 [18MY]
Garcia, Ethan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E560 [27AP], E601 [8MY]
Garcia, Jose V.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E441 [12AP]
Garcia, Lenny: Texas Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1182 [28AU]
Garling, Lyn: Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture PASAbilities Award recipient, H632 [29JA]
Garrett, Jackson S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E490 [17AP]
Garton Tractor, Inc.: National Ag Science Center Legend of Agriculture Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E1502 [9NO]
Gary, IN: tribute to Gary Frontiers Service Club Inc., Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees and officers, E7 [8JA]
Gautam, Babita: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E688 [18MY]
George, Michael: Avoca, PA, West Side Social Club Man of the Year award recipient, E271 [7MR]
George T. Sanders Co.: Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move Award recipient, E246 [1MR]
Georgetown, TX: American Planning Association Great Places in America designee, E1518 [13NO]
Georgia: Richmond Hill Middle School team winner of Congressional App Challenge for 1st Congressional District, H164 [11JA]
Gerhardt, Jason: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1341 [28SE]
Ghafour, Arez: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E561 [27AP], E601 [8MY]
Giacomazzi, Lilia Curti: Kings County, CA, June Dairy Month Committee Distinguished Dairyperson Award recipient, E900 [22JN]
Gill, Liveleen M.: Asian American Physician Association of Western New York Physician of the Year award recipient, E1579 [29NO]
Gilligan, John: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year Award recipient, E319 [15MR]
Gillotte, Angel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E342 [20MR]
Gist, Cassandra: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E343 [20MR]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2652), H10415, H10416 [20DE]
Gleicher, Emily: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E444 [12AP]
Global Organization of People of Indian Origin: tribute to Virginia chapter Awards of Excellence recipients, E985 [10JY]
Goel, Keshav: U.S.-Ireland Alliance George J. Mitchell scholarship recipient, E1568 [28NO]
Goldberg, Paul: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1620 [10DE]
Golden, CO: Lunch and Life Program recipient of Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence, E1482 [30OC]
——— Woody’s Wood Fired Pizza and Watering Hole (business) recipient of Rotary Club of Golden Ethics in Business Award, E649 [15MY]
Goldsmith, John E.: DAR Historic Preservation Medal recipient, E828 [12JN]
Gomez Garcia, Sylvia: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1420 [16OC]
Gonsoir, Keegan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E354 [21MR]
Gonzales, John: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1440 [23OC]
Gonzales, Jose: Katy, TX, Independent School District Chief’s Meritorious Citation Award recipient, E843 [14JN]
Gonzales-Chavez, Lilia: Arte Americas (organization) Armando Rodriguez Legacy Award recipient, E1434 [19OC]
Gonzalez, Aminda Marqués: National Association of Hispanic Journalists Hall of Fame inductee, E1720 [20DE]
Gonzalez, Victoria: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E146 [6FE]
Goodwin, Hunter G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1623 [10DE]
Gorman, Douglas (Pat): Katy, TX, Senior Citizen of the Year award recipient, E637 [11MY]
Goss, Warren G.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, H9141 [27SE]
Gotcher, Lennie: Associated Parents’ Groups of Hillsborough, CA, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E471 [16AP]
Gott, Dennis: Missouri Grocers Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1046 [23JY]
Graves, Benjamin D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E345 [20MR]
Greb, Eileen: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1644 [11DE]
Green, Emma: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1489 [2NO]
Green, Gary: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1247 [13SE]
Greenwalt, Anne and Tyson: Corning, IA, Adams Community Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipients, E474 [16AP]
Griffith, Vaughn: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1445 [23OC]
Grimsley, Charity: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E344 [20MR]
Griner, Lynetta Usher: Florida Farm Bureau Federation Florida Farmer of the Year award recipient, H7710 [26JY], E1065 [25JY]
Grudzinski, Chris: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1645 [11DE]
Guerra-York, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1186 [31AU], E1397 [12OC]
Guillory, Aliana M.: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E688 [18MY]
Gulshen, Ann Luetkemeyer: Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E409 [10AP]
Gumataotao, Jonah M.: Guam Dept. of Education Teacher of the Year award recipient, E725 [24MY]
Guzman, Rhina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E354 [21MR]
Gwozdz, Evan: National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Student-Athlete Scholarship recipient, E1557 [27NO]
Hackbarth, Brady A.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E602 [8MY]
Hackett, Jan: Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference Larry Allen Tourism Leadership Award recipient, E1241 [12SE]
Hafner, Earl: Practical Farmers of Iowa Sustainable (organization) Agriculture Achievement Award recipient, E806 [8JN]
Haines, Madilynn: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E670 [17MY]
Hall, Garrett: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1473 [30OC]
Hall, Harriet: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E522 [24AP]
Hall-Thiam, Mary: Kappa Foundation Woman of Achievement award recipient, E809 [8JN]
Hanh, Jaydekai: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E603 [8MY]
Hankins, Barbara: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1466 [26OC]
Hannah, Nathan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E604 [8MY]
Hanse, Pete: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1220 [7SE]
Haran, Finbarr: Oak Lawn, IL, Lions Club Top Cop award recipient, E705 [22MY]
Hardeman, Ben: League of Historic American Theatres Outstanding Individual Contribution Award recipient, E1057 [24JY]
Harper, Kelly: District of Columbia Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1558 [27NO]
Harpster, Abe and Trish: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, H8175 [13SE]
Hartwell, Lori: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E447 [12AP]
Hawes, Charles: Michigan Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year award recipient, E1159 [17AU]
Hawkins, Benjamin M.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E1306 [26SE]
Hawkins, Helen: Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame inductee, H87 [10JA]
Hays, Samuel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E605 [8MY]
Hazen, Alec: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1422 [16OC]
Hazen, Bryce: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1420 [16OC]
Healy, Mac: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Realtor Cup Award recipient, E210 [23FE]
Heffern, Juliana: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]
Hefner, Begie: Salvation Army Lifetime Membership Award recipient, E587 [7MY]
Heitman, Sue: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1417 [16OC]
Henriksen, Jake: U.S. Army Europe Soldier of the Year Award recipient, H25 [9JA]
Henzes, Jack: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1516 [13NO]
Herd, David: American Chiropractic Association Chiropractor of Year award recipient, E366 [23MR]
Hernandez, Jacob: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E736 [25MY]
Hernandez, Lina: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1436 [23OC]
Hernandez, Tania H.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E355 [21MR]
Hernandez, Yamile: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E355 [21MR]
Hersh, Justin: National Campaign To Stop Violence (organization) Do the Write Thing Challenge program ambassador designee, E1044 [23JY]
Herzfeld, Melody: Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University Excellence in Theater Education Award recipient, E798 [7JN]
Hibbs, London: Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, Inc., pageant winner, E1353 [2OC]
Highland, IL: tribute to Highland High School dance team, E433 [11AP]
Hillman, Bill: Iowa Tourism Office and Travel Federation of Iowa Outstanding Individual Leader award recipient, E238 [27FE]
Hinsdale, IL: Monroe Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E803 [8JN]
Hitchcock, Grant: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1391 [12OC]
Hoag, Denise: Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council and Kemin Industries, Inc., I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award recipient, E397 [5AP]
Hochstetler, Chris: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Jason Award recipient, E30 [10JA]
Hodge, Hailey: SBA Syracuse, NY, District Young Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, E229 [27FE]
Hoffmann, Amy: Parents as Teachers National Center Parent Educator of the Year award recipient, E31 [10JA]
Holcomb, Garet R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1624 [10DE]
Holder, James: Illinois State Bar Association Law Enforcement Award recipient, H7159 [25JY]
Hollywood, FL: tribute to Diversity Honors gala honorees, E564 [27AP]
Holmes, Bradford: POW Medal recipient, E406 [9AP]
Holmstrom, Robert: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E937 [27JN]
Hooper, McKenzie: Dept. of State National Security Language Initiative scholarship recipient, E1438 [23OC]
Hornaday, Ron, Jr.: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, E76 [19JA]
Hornberg, Steven: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1104 [27JY]
Hougen, Kevin: Denver Business Journal Most Admired Chief/Executive Officer award recipient, E1555 [27NO]
Houldin, Linda: Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission Hall of Fame inductee, E396 [5AP]
House of Representatives: tribute to House Employee Excellence Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]
——— tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]
——— tribute to House Team Player Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]
Howard, Thomas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E218 [26FE]
Howell, MI: National Main Street Center, Inc., Great American Main Street Award recipient, E487 [17AP]
Hoyt, Bernice May: Greene County, NY, Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award recipient, E683 [18MY]
Huff, Blake K.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E1306 [26SE]
Hughes, Renee Cardwell: Pearl S. Buck International (organization) Woman of Influence Award recipient, H3843 [9MY]
Hummer, William: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1402 [12OC]
Hunsaker, Joyce: World Shotgun Championship International Bunker Trap bronze medal recipient, H1510 [13MR]
Hunter, Fred: Victor Valley College Foundation President’s Award recipient, E219 [26FE]
Ibezim, Kelechi: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H1106 [13FE]
Idaho: tribute to Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees, E273 [7MR]
Ide, Chad: Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Iowa Farm Bureau Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year award recipient, E1193 [4SE]
Indiana: tribute to Northwest Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame inductees, E575 [1MY]
——— tribute to 6th Congressional District Hoosier Homestead Award recipients, E380 [29MR]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (H.R. 4107), H1554 [14MR]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), H10157 [12DE]
Integrated Wood Components, Inc.: Deposit, NY, Chamber of Commerce Local Business of the Year award recipient, E70 [19JA]
Irlbeck, Carl: Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, H3331 [16AP]
Jackson, Garrett: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E43 [16JA]
Jama, Nimo: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E671 [17MY]
James, Eady: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E414 [10AP]
James, Sally A. Convirs: Associated Parents’ Groups of Hillsborough, CA, Community Care Award recipient, E466 [16AP]
Jasmann, Vickie: Jefferson Awards Foundation National Jefferson Award for Wyoming recipient, E576 [1MY]
Jefferson Center for Mental Health (organization): West Chamber (organization) Nonprofit of the Year award recipient, E170 [13FE]
Jenkins, Andrew: Dept. of Justice Congressional Badge of Bravery recipient, H3159 [12AP]
Jensen, Lindsay: Illinois Teacher of the Year award recipient, E545 [26AP]
Jenson, Susan: Bonfils Stanton Foundation Arts and Society Award recipient, E1614 [6DE]
Johnsen, Bryce P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1625 [10DE]
Johnson, Alyssa: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E762 [5JN]
Johnson, Dorothy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1492 [2NO]
Johnson, James: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Leadership Award recipient, E482 [17AP]
Johnson, Jeremiah: Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association AA John Mariucci Coach of the Year award recipient, H3157 [12AP]
Johnson, Jessica: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Ed Stout Memorial Award for Outstanding Victim Advocacy recipient, E445 [12AP]
Johnson, LeRoy: Jefferson Awards Foundation National Jefferson Award for Wyoming finalist, E578 [1MY]
Jones, Earle F.: Washington Government Relations Group Reginald ‘‘Reg’’ Gilliam Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient, E1070 [25JY]
Jones, Jay: Alabama Sheriffs Association Alabama Sheriff of the Year award recipient, E101 [29JA]
Jones, Malik: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E606 [8MY], E645 [15MY]
Jones, Tamara: Napa County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E472 [16AP]
Jones, Theola: Kappa Foundation Woman of Achievement award recipient, E810 [8JN]
Jones, Wyatt D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1621 [10DE]
Jones-Gould, Lana: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1275 [20SE]
Jordan, Chris: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E606 [8MY]
Jorgeson, Becky: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E447 [12AP]
Jorjorian, Anoosh: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1468 [26OC]
Josephson, Daniel: Adirondack Council Conservationist of the Year award recipient, E976 [6JY]
Juarez, Latrell E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1297 [25SE]
JWF Industries, Inc.: Environmental Tank & Container (division) recipient of Oil & Gas Awards (organization) Manufacturer of the Year Award, H1646 [15MR]
Kalognomos, Medea: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E455 [13AP]
Kane, Alex: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E689 [18MY]
Kardisco, Rachelle: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E674 [17MY]
Karnes, Michael: Westchester, NY, Jewish Council Anniversary Gala honoree, E388 [2AP]
Karnik, Arya: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1594 [3DE]
Karnofski, Kim: National Coalition of Classified Education Support Employee Unions Recognizing Inspirational School Employees Award recipient, E520 [24AP]
Katy, TX: tribute to Katy Police Dept., Above and Beyond award recipients, E762 [5JN]
Kaur, Tejinder: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1416 [16OC]
Keeler, PJ: New York Twin Rivers Council of Boy Scouts Good Scout Award recipient, E433 [11AP]
Keene, John: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation MacArthur Fellowship recipient, H9807 [10DE]
Keller, Will: Molina Healthcare, Inc., Community Champion Award recipient, E1402 [12OC]
Kelly, Brian: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, H9395 [28SE]
Kermoade, Ralph (Ed): Thomas Jefferson High School, Council Bluffs, IA, Hall of Fame inductee, E768 [5JN]
Khamov, Matthew: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E671 [17MY]
Khatamee, Masood: Banou, Inc., Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E273 [7MR]
Kinaga, Patricia A.: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E456 [13AP]
King, Jared: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E429 [11AP]
Kings County, CA, Farm Bureau: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Supporter of the Year award recipient, E1223 [7SE]
Kiser, James: Darien, IL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E181 [14FE]
Klasner, Tom: National Association of County Engineers Rural County Engineer Award recipient, E861 [19JN]
Klassner, Karen: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1512 [13NO]
Klawitter, Art: Harris County, TX, Academy of Family Physicians Physician of the Year award recipient, E106 [29JA]
Kleeger, Rose: Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar award recipient, H689 [30JA]
Klempel, Kathryn: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E672 [17MY]
Kline, Michael: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1248 [13SE]
Kloiber, Melissa: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1667 [13DE]
Knight, Christopher B.: Indiana National Guard Military Person of the Year award recipient, E1089 [26JY]
Knight, Lloyd: United Parcel Service of America, Inc., Jim Casey Community Service Award recipient, E678 [17MY]
Knight, Lukas: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E659 [16MY]
Knuth, Doreen: Council Bluffs, IA, Community School District Principal of the Year award recipient, E1010 [13JY]
Koester’s Body and Frame Shop (business): Dept. of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award recipient, E1632 [10DE]
Kramer, Becky and Brad: Midwest Partnership Economic Development Corp., Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipients, E499 [18AP]
Kudyba, Sarah: Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program scholarship recipient, E1438 [23OC]
Kulhanek, Nicholas: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E660 [16MY]
Kumeso, Exhauce: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E661 [16MY]
Kurumada, Kiljoo Lee: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E446 [12AP]
L.G. Everist, Inc.: Commerce City, CO, Business of the Year Award recipient, E247 [1MR]
Laddish, Katherine: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1426 [19OC]
Ladies Professional Golf Association: ATHENA International (organization) Organizational Leadership Award recipient, E813 [8JN]
LaGue, Jack: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1445 [23OC]
Laiacona, Nicholas M.: Friends of the New York State Military Museum (organization) and Association of the U.S. Army Capital District of New York Chapter Veteran of the Year Award recipient, E1430 [19OC], E1463 [26OC]
Lakawitz, Jeanne: Pennsbury, PA, School District School Bus Driver of the Year award recipient, H8892 [26SE]
Lakewood, CO: Denver West (business) recipient of Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Chairman’s Choice Award, E468 [16AP]
Lammers, Ryne: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1213 [6SE], E1399 [12OC]
Lane, Ashley: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E1276 [20SE]
Langhorne, PA: Sesame Place (theme park) designation as Certified Autism Center by International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, H3731 [27AP]
Larson, Amanda: Oneida, NY, Rotary Club Roses to the Living Award recipient, H5222 [15JN]
Laubert, Kennedi: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E672 [17MY]
Lavagnino, Chris: Madera County, CA, Farm Bureau Educator of the Year Award recipient, E1476 [30OC]
Lawless, Lauren: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E355 [21MR]
Lawry-Hall, Suzanne: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1422 [16OC]
Lawson, Jonathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E553 [26AP]
Lawson, Wulfgang: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]
Leadership Fairfax, Inc.: tribute, E1547 [20NO]
——— tribute to Northern Virginia Leadership award recipients, E1720 [20DE]
Lee, Gary: Adirondack Council Special Recognition Award recipient, E978 [6JY]
Lee, Tekisha: Kappa Foundation Woman of Achievement award recipient, E808 [8JN]
Leo, Hank: Oneida, NY, Rotary Club Roses to the Living Award recipient, H5222 [15JN]
Leonard, Keith: Atlantic, IA, Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award recipient, E476 [16AP]
Leonard, Louis: Northeast Jewish Center, Yonkers, NY, Annual Gala Dinner honoree, E1455 [26OC]
Leslie, Al: American Family Insurance Co., ALL-USA Boys Track and Field Coach of the Year, E1348 [28SE]
Lessfield, Ira A.: Lawyers for Children America (organization) Janet Reno Outstanding Community Partner Award recipient, H9700 [29NO]
Levin, Brenda: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E449 [12AP]
Lewallen, Caroline: Hall County, GA, Farm Bureau and Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers program Excellence in Agriculture award recipient, H7162 [25JY]
Lewis, Brenda Sudduth: Westmoreland Masonic Lodge No. 212 Community Builder’s Award recipient, E1289 [25SE]
Lezynski, Kevin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H1379 [6MR]
Liberty Safe and Security Products, Inc.: Made in America Product Showcase selectee, E1042 [23JY]
Lima, Michael: Fort Drum, NY, 10th Mountain Division Soldier of the Year award recipient, E674 [17MY]
Linch, Dylan: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E889 [21JN]
Lindsley, Barbara and Terry: CHI Health Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs, IA, Council Heritage Award for Arts and Humanities recipient, E722 [23MY]
Linker, Paula: Maricopa County, AZ, Republican Committee Lincoln Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E541 [26AP]
Literacy Volunteers of America-Prince William, Inc.: tribute to award recipients, E1317 [27SE]
Literary Council of Northern Virginia: tribute to Recognition Celebration honorees, E971 [6JY]
Little Rock, AR: Central Arkansas Veterans Affairs Healthcare System nurses named to Great 100 Nurses Celebration of Arkansas honoree list, E1144 [10AU]
Littrell, Boyd: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Jason Award recipient, E30 [10JA]
Loader, Louis: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1669 [13DE]
Long, Loren: Greenfield, IA, Lions Club Lion of the Year award recipient, E504 [18AP]
Long, Morgan: National Merit Scholarship finalist, E395 [5AP]
Loonan, Judy: Corning, IA, Adams Community Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year Award recipient, E474 [16AP]
Lopez, Angela: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E689 [18MY]
Lopez, Humberto: Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association Hotelier of the Year Award recipient, H5106 [13JN]
Lopez, Miguel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E498 [18AP], E661 [16MY]
Loren, Jesse: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1444 [23OC]
Lorenzi, Elmer J. (EJ): Catholic Charities of Merced, CA, Harvest of Hope Man of the Year award recipient, E1149 [14AU]
Lovette, Charlie O.: Wilkes County, NC, Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, H9771 [10DE]
Lowe, Elgin: South Alameda County, CA, NAACP Annual Service Award recipient, E1489 [2NO]
Lujan, Kristine: SBA Guam Women in Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E460 [13AP]
Lundy, Cindy: Iowa 4–H Foundation Iowa 4–H Hall of Fame inductees, E1492 [2NO]
Machado, Alexandra: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E690 [18MY]
Mack, Evan: Musical America (Internet site) Professional of the Year award recipient, H10322 [19DE]
Magyar, Jacob A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E484 [17AP]
Maher, Fred: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Board of Directors Jason Award recipient, E1475 [30OC]
Makowski, Merrick: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1439 [23OC]
Malcolm, Dominique: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New York, E187 [14FE]
Maldonado, Miguel O.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E443 [12AP]
Maldonado, Olivas: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E742 [25MY]
Mallon, Karen M.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E960 [3JY]
Mallon, Peter: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E480 [17AP]
Mallory, Allyson: Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, CO, Women Who Soar Award recipient, E582 [3MY]
Malpass, Monica: Philadelphia, PA, Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame inductee, E275 [7MR]
Manassas, VA: tribute to Prince William Chamber of Commerce Manassas Police Dept., Valor Award recipients, E977 [6JY]
Mancos, CO: Mancos Public Library finalist for Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service award, E411 [10AP]
Mann, Anastasia: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E450 [12AP]
Mann, Tyler J., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1219 [7SE]
Marachelian, Vicky: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E457 [13AP]
Marcussen, Anita: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year award recipient, E483 [17AP]
Mariano, Genesis: Navy Sea and Shore Sailor of the Year award recipient, H1448 [7MR]
Marino, Bill: West Chamber (organization) Steve Burkholder Diamond Legacy Award recipient, E172 [13FE]
Marroguin, Skylah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E356 [21MR]
Martin, Kulani: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E673 [17MY]
Martinez, Alyssa: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Rising Star Award recipient, E499 [18AP]
Martinez, Michael: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E501 [18AP], E658 [16MY]
Mason, Douglas: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1669 [13DE]
McAleenan, Kevin K.: League of United Latin American Citizens Council Señor Internacional Award recipient, E192 [15FE]
McCann, Steve: Creston, IA, High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1344 [28SE]
McClain, Maria: National Science Teachers Association and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Teacher Ambassador selectee, H7692 [26JY]
McClelland, Kyle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E502 [18AP], E662 [16MY]
McCollough, Mary: Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation Heart for Hazel award recipient, E1575 [29NO]
McConnell, Griffin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E503 [18AP], E663 [16MY]
McCurdy, G. Lincoln: Gusi Peace Prize Foundation Gusi Peace Prize recipient, E1630 [10DE]
McDonald, Grace: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E766 [5JN]
McDonald, Ian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E248 [1MR]
McDonough, Robert: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]
McElroy, Kristen M.: Bucks County, PA, District Attorney’s Office Robert Rosner Memorial Award for Exceptional Service, Professionalism and Integrity, H5290 [20JN]
McFerrin, Derek R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E44 [16JA]
McGaughey, Jordan: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, E431 [11AP]
McHenry, Justin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1405 [12OC]
McIlroy, Doug: Sonoma County, CA, Farm Bureau Luther Burbank Conservation Award recipient, E1005 [12JY]
McIntyre, Dorothy: Minnesota High School Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, H3430 [18AP]
McKee, Benjamin P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1104 [27JY]
McKelvey, Tasha: Civil Air Patrol Spaatz Award recipient, E257 [5MR]
McLain, Dawn: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, H1230 [26FE]
McLane Company, Inc.: Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move Award recipient, E245 [1MR]
McLean, Scott: Marie Interfaith Civic Leadership Award recipient, H9671 [28NO]
McMann, Makayla: Hoover Presidential Foundation Uncommon Student Award recipient, E199 [16FE]
McMaster, Donnie: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1218 [6SE]
McMichael, William (Mike): National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Emergency Medical Services Advocate of the Year Award recipient, E457 [13AP]
McNicholas, Dennis: Village of Lombard, IL, Senior Man of the Year award recipient, E67 [18JA]
McPhee, Ron and Katherine: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Wyoming-Colorado Chapter Outstanding Volunteers of the Year award recipients, E88 [22JA]
McReynolds, Mandi: Business Record (publication) Meredith Emerging Woman of Influence honoree, E1269 [20SE]
Meade, Susie: School Administrators of Iowa (organization) Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E1493 [2NO]
Meksin, Isa-Kae: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E451 [12AP]
Melinger, Kaleigh: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E444 [12AP]
Menchú Tum, Rigoberta: University of California, Merced Spendlove Prize recipient, E1497 [6NO]
Mendiola, Evangelina: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1301 [25SE]
Mendiola, Melanie: SBA Guam Minority Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E464 [13AP]
Meraz Apodaca, Sayda J.: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E669 [17MY]
Merfeld, Andy: Central Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, H3840 [9MY]
Merwin, Ronald: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1671 [13DE]
Metropolitan Economic Development Association: Dept. of Commerce Top Minority Business Developer award recipient, E179 [13FE]
Meyers, Jake: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]
Michigan: tribute to 10th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition winners, H4141 [17MY]
Micronova Manufacturing, Inc.: President’s E Star Award recipient, E701 [21MY]
Milburn, Steve and Debbie: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Business of the Year Award recipients, E211 [23FE]
Miller, Aidan: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, H10114 [12DE]
Miller, Alexandra: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]
Miller, Katie: Illinois Beef Association Outstanding Junior of the Year award recipient, E953 [29JN]
Miller, Tyler: SBA Wyoming Business Person of the Year award recipient, E603 [8MY]
MillerCoors, LLC: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Pioneer Award recipient, E470 [16AP]
Miner, Joseph M.: Newport County, RI, Council of the Navy League Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England Officer of the Year award recipient, E211 [23FE]
Minneapolis, MN: tribute to Bloomington Jefferson High School cheerleadering team, H1681 [19MR]
Minnesota: tribute to FBI Director’s Award for Excellence recipients, H8180 [13SE]
Mintun, Bonnie: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1471 [26OC]
Minuteman Press (business): West Chamber (organization) Small Business of the Year Award recipient, E176 [13FE]
Missoula, MT: Missoula Fire Dept., Scott Firefighter Stairclimb competition winner, E1253 [13SE]
Missouri City, TX: Plantation at Quail Valley recipient of Houston Apartment Association Senior Living Community of the Year award, E1134 [7AU]
Mitchell, Nicholas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E124 [2FE]
Mitsch, Bill: American Ecological Engineering Society Odum Award for Ecological Engineering Excellence recipient, E850 [15JN]
Miyashita, Jocelyn B.: SBA Guam Financial Services Champion of the Year award recipient, E462 [13AP]
Moline, IL: tribute to Y Quad Cities Rowing program junior women’s crew team, E1023 [17JY]
Moloney, James, VI: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1041 [23JY]
Monestime, Claudette N. Saba: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E453 [12AP]
Monmouth County, NJ: Association of the U.S. Army Monmouth County chapter designation as ‘‘Best Chapter’’, E845 [14JN]
Moore, Susan: Sonoma County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E472 [16AP]
Moran, Theodore: Oak Lawn, IL, Lions Club Top Firefighter award recipient, E706 [22MY]
Moravia, NY: Moravia Middle School inclusion in National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘School to Watch’’ list, E649 [15MY]
Morris, Sydney: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E356 [21MR]
Moulds, Steven: Napa Valley Grape Growers Association Grower of the Year Award recipient, E636 [11MY]
Muirhead, Jack: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E831 [13JN]
Murphy, Dave: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E505 [18AP], E664 [16MY]
Muse, Ty: Broome County, NY, Baden-Powell Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, H1201 [15FE]
MVLE, Inc.: tribute to award recipients, E629 [10MY]
Naerebout, Bob: Catholic Diocese of Boise, ID, Bishop Michael Driscoll Award recipient, E612 [9MY]
Naftz, Isaac: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E415 [10AP]
Nambo Guam Ltd.: Guam Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Business Laureate honoree, E728 [24MY]
Naples, FL: Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens TripAdvisor (Internet site) Hall of Fame inductee, E886 [21JN]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (H.R. 6795), E1249 [13SE]
National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute to Fellows Program inductees, E431 [11AP]
National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E48 [16JA]
National Purple Heart Recognition Day: observance, E1217 [6SE]
Nauman, Julie M.: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Suzanne McDaniel Memorial Award for Public Awareness recipient, E449 [12AP]
Neary, Riley: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E741 [25MY]
Nebraska: tribute to 3d Congressional District Excellence in Economic Development Award recipients, E1094 [26JY]
Nelson, Joel: Council Bluffs, IA, Community School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1011 [13JY]
Nero, Aaron D., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]
New Hope, PA: tribute to Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve annual symposium event award recipients, H3404 [18AP]
Newbauer, Tom: Association of Defense Communities Defense Community Leadership Award recipient, H5293 [20JN]
Nicks, Andrew J.: Solano & Napa County Medical Societies Physician of the Year award recipient, E165 [8FE]
Nicole McCabe Design (business): West Chamber (organization) Minority-Owned Business of the Year Award recipient, E174 [13FE]
Nims, Matthew: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal finalist, E623 [10MY]
9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor: provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible (H.R. 3834), H9067, H9068 [26SE]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Donna Strickland for physics, E1628 [10DE]
——— recognition of Gerard Mourou for physics, E1628 [10DE]
——— recognition of International Campaign To Abolish Nuclear Weapons (organization) for peace, E212 [23FE]
——— recognition of James P. Allison for physiology or medicine, E1393 [12OC]
——— recognition of Jim Allison for medicine, E1480 [30OC]
Noer, Vic: Bedford, IA, Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E1195 [4SE]
Norris, Jennifer: Salvation Army Appreciation Award recipient, E590 [7MY], E720 [23MY]
Northampton Township, PA: Safehome (organization) safest city in Pennsylvania designee, H558 [19JA]
Northern Indiana Area Labor Federation: tribute to Community Labor Awards recipients, E1410 [16OC]
Northern Indiana Public Service Co.: tribute to Luminary Award recipients, E1230 [12SE]
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Distinguished Service Award recipients, E1324 [27SE]
——— tribute to Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award recipients, E988 [10JY]
Obert-Thorn, Rebecca: Axalta Coating Systems, LLC, All-Pro Teacher of the Year Award recipient, H4144 [17MY]
O’Brien, Jennifer: American Mothers Inc., New York Mother of the Year award recipient, H3495 [24AP]
O’Callaghan, Kathie: Pelham, NY, Civic Association Person of the Year award recipient, E1468 [26OC]
Ogata, Emily: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E739 [25MY]
Ohigashi, Stephanie: Japanese Cultural Society of Maui Nihon Bunka award recipient, H573 [19JA]
Okuda, Mildred: Japanese Cultural Society of Maui Nihon Bunka award recipient, H573 [19JA]
Olson, Alexander: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E545 [26AP]
Olson, Alfred: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1671 [13DE]
Olympic Games: tribute to New York participants, H1380 [6MR]
Ondriezek, Kylie: Sumter County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E495 [18AP]
Onstead, Samuel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1271 [20SE]
Orlando, FL: Orange County Library System recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, H6193 [13JY]
Oswalt, Daimon: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E545 [26AP]
Otherwise Gifts (business): Lansdale, PA, Economic Development Committee Business of the Month award recipient, H9097 [27SE]
Otoo, Kingsley O.: QuestBridge (organization) College Prep Scholar award recipient, E986 [10JY]
Overton, Joyce: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1446 [23OC]
Owens Community College Alumni Association: tribute to Outstanding Service Award recipients, E516 [24AP]
Pace, Kristi: Brighton, MI, Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E360 [22MR]
Padro, Dante: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E546 [26AP]
Page, Addison: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E523 [24AP]
Page, Clarence: National Press Foundation W.M. Kiplinger Distinguished Contributions to Journalism Award recipient, E136 [5FE]
Paget, Alexis: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Hero Award recipient, E1133 [7AU]
Pallone, John: Amerigo Vespucci Society Man of the Year award recipient, E257 [5MR]
Palm Bay, FL: tribute to Palm Bay Police Dept., Annual Valor Award recipients, E173 [13FE]
Panama City, FL: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division, recipient of Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer Excellence in Technology Transfer Award, E481 [17AP]
Panjwani, Komal: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E1181 [28AU]
Paris, Matthew: 4th Congressional District of Colorado Congressional App Challenge winner, E1561 [27NO]
Parr, Mark: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1524 [14NO]
Patricio, Stephen: Western Growers (organization) Award of Honor recipient, E1473 [30OC]
Pauls, Arien: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award recipient, E448 [12AP]
Pavlak, Cain: Fort Drum, NY, 10th Mountain Division Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award recipient, E677 [17MY]
Payne, Sharon McGriff: Solano County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E473 [16AP]
Pearson, Lane: Houston Association of Realtors Fort Bend County, TX, Outstanding Realtor award recipient, E105 [29JA]
Peck, Abigail: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1513 [13NO]
Peelman, Matt: Somervell County, TX, Fire Dept., Career Firefighter of the Year award recipient, H765 [5FE]
Pellegrino, Mary: Pennsylvania State Education Association Human and Civil Rights Award recipient, H4854 [7JN]
Pembroke, NC: North Carolina Rural Assembly Small Town of the Year award recipient, H420 [17JA]
Perea, Andreas J.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E547 [26AP]
Perez, Amagda: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1485 [2NO]
Perinar, Gary: AFL–CIO George Meany Award recipient, E1595 [3DE]
Perkins, Margaret: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E328 [15MR]
Peters, Carol and Terry: Avoca, Hancock, Shelby, Tennant and Walnut (AHSTW) Community School District Volunteers of the Year Award recipients, E1417 [16OC]
Peverill, Todd: Glenwood, IA, Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E807 [8JN]
Phaneuf, Wayne: New England Academy of Journalists Yankee Quill award recipient, E1092 [26JY]
Phillips, Heather: Okaloosa County, FL, School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E202 [16FE]
Piasecki, Wendy: West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year award recipient, E195 [15FE]
Picani, Louis A.: Mediterranean Political Action Committee (MPAC) Trailblazer award recipient, E388 [2AP]
Pickering, Christopher: Katy, TX, Independent School District Chief’s Meritorious Citation Award recipient, E843 [14JN]
Pickford, MI: Pickford Community Library winner of Scholastic Inc., Summer Reading Challenge, E1425 [19OC]
Picocyl, LLC: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E485 [17AP]
Pierce, Marge and Steve: Iowa 4–H Foundation Iowa 4–H Hall of Fame inductees, E1233 [12SE]
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E486 [17AP]
Pinto, Myra: Wynmoor Hadassah Woman of the Year award recipient, E1401 [12OC]
Piraino, Gennaro R., Jr.: Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators Pennsylvania Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E1535 [16NO]
Pitera, Tyler: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E447 [12AP], E646 [15MY]
Plano, TX: Plano Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, H7093 [24JY]
Plymouth, MN: Wayzata High School recipient of USA Today (publication) Minnesota Best Public School award, H64 [9JA]
Pogue, Stephen W.: Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387 [2AP]
Poletti, Edward: Library of Congress Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) Federal Librarian of the Year Award recipient, H3937 [15MY]
——— Medical Library Association Lois Ann Colaianni Award for Excellence and Achievement in Hospital Librarianship recipient, H3937 [15MY]
Pollari, Howard: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E1052 [24JY]
Poplar Bluff, MO: Lake Road Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1678 [17DE]
Porter, Mary: Lions Clubs Presidential Medal recipient, E475 [16AP]
Portman, David: Jewish Federation Distinguished Leadership Award recipient, E1056 [24JY]
Potocki, Kathy and Pete: Danny Fund (organization) Valentine’s Ball honorees, E389 [2AP]
Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 5561), H9083 [26SE]
Powell, JoAnne: Tom Green Soil & Water Conservation Board Special Friends of Conservation Award recipient, E333 [19MR]
Pratt & Whitney Co.: Columbus, GA, facility recipient of Georgia Dept. of Economic Development and Technical College System of Georgia Large Manufacturer of the Year award, E539 [25AP]
Price, Bob: Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Person of the Year award recipient, E480 [17AP]
Price, Margo: Recording Academy GRAMMY Award nominee, E1730 [21DE]
Prince William County, VA: tribute to Prince William, VA, Chamber of Commerce Investigative Merit Award recipients, E966 [3JY]
——— tribute to Prince William Chamber of Commerce Fire and Rescue Dept., Valor Award recipients, E979 [6JY]
——— tribute to Washington (DC) Post Prince William County Schools Principal of the Year Award nominees, E883 [21JN]
——— tribute to Washington (DC) Post Prince William County Schools Teacher of the Year Award nominees, E961 [3JY]
Prindle, Kathleen: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1515 [13NO]
Provo, UT: tribute to Centennial Middle School MATHCOUNTS team, E743 [25MY]
Pruett, Richard: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E548 [26AP]
Pueblo, CO: Pueblo City-County Library District recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service award, E411 [10AP]
Puri, Sonali: Texas Art Education Association State Visual Arts Scholastic Event Gold Seal award recipient, E766 [5JN]
Quichocho, Darlene: Jane Wha-Young Kim Foundation Jane Wha-Young Kim Award recipient, E780 [6JN]
Quinn, Ben, Sr.; University of Kentucky College of Engineering Hall of Distinction inductee, H3494 [24AP]
Rahn, Justin and Ellen: Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Achievement Award recipients, E1215 [6SE]
Ralston, Mike: Iowa Association of Community College Trustees Larry H. Ebbers Award recipient, E1106 [27JY]
Ramirez, Kendra: Texas Education Support Staff Association Nelda Van Dyke Award for Educational Office Employee of the Year recipient, E1135 [7AU]
Ramos Law (company): West Chamber (organization) Medium Business of the Year award recipient, E171 [13FE]
Rangel, Victor: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1166 [21AU]
Rasmussen, Bruce: CHI Health Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs, IA, Mercy Heritage Award for Business recipient, E715 [23MY]
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]
Reasoner, John: Creston, IA, Youth of the Year award recipient, E199 [16FE]
Reeder, Steven T.: DAR Indiana History Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1695 [20DE]
Reston, VA: tribute to Cornerstones, Inc., and Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E882 [21JN]
——— tribute to Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Chamber Excellence Award recipients, E976 [6JY]
——— tribute to Reston Association Volunteer Service Award recipients, E964 [3JY]
Reza, Danais: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E524 [24AP]
Rheker, Dylan: Macomb County, MI, Volunteer of the Year award recipient, H4141 [17MY]
Richardson, Lois: Kappa Foundation Woman of Achievement award recipient, E811 [8JN]
Richmond, TX: tribute to Richmond Police Dept., awards banquet honorees, E236 [27FE]
Richt, Mark: Walter Camp Football Foundation Coach of the Year and Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Coach of the Year awards recipient, H24 [9JA]
Rigby, Tate: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1403 [12OC]
Rim of the World Historical Society: Lake Arrowhead, CA, Communities Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit of the Year award recipient, E402 [5AP]
Risser, Daniel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1277 [20SE]
Rivas, Gina: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Image Award recipient, E487 [17AP]
Rivera-Collazo, Victor M.: Puerto Rico Hall of Fame inductee, E467 [16AP]
Roache, Catherine C. (Kit): Association of the U.S. Army Major General Anthony J. Drexel Biddle Medal recipient, E845 [14JN]
Robb, Courtney: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E525 [24AP]
Roberts, Lucy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1456 [26OC]
Robinson, Dick: Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Rocky Mountain Chapter Distinction Award recipient, E1387 [9OC]
Robinson-Boettcher, Joanne: Friends of Philipse Manor Hall (organization) Patron Saints of Yonkers award recipient, E653 [15MY]
Rocha, Adrena: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E526 [24AP]
Rocheleau, Joey: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1419 [16OC]
Rodack, Jack: Northeast Jewish Center, Yonkers, NY, Annual Gala Dinner honoree, E1462 [26OC]
Rodgers, Gavin: Glenwood, IA, Area Chamber of Commerce Junior Citizen of the Year award recipient, E811 [8JN]
Rodwin, Lisa B.: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Lois Haight Award of Excellence and Innovation recipient, E441 [12AP]
Roling, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E972 [6JY]
Romang, Luke: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1707 [20DE]
Romano, Pam: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angel in Adoption Award recipient, E678 [17MY]
Romero James, Delilah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E414 [10AP]
Rondini, Megan.: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Suzanne McDaniel Memorial Award for Public Awareness recipient, E451 [12AP]
Roscoe, Patti: San Diego, CA, Rotary Ms. San Diego honoree, E1271 [20SE]
Rosenberg, TX: Lamar Consolidated Independent School District recipient of Texas Association of School Administrators School Board Award, E1182 [28AU]
——— tribute to Lamar Consolidated Independent School District employee service award recipients, E846, E847, E848 [14JN]
Ross, CA: Ross Elementary School recipient of California Dept. of Education California Distinguished School Award, E594 [7MY]
Ross, Mary Ellen Trail: Good Samaritan Foundation of Texas, Inc., gold medal recipient, E1359 [2OC]
Round Rock, TX: Round Rock Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, E1063 [25JY]
Rovegno, Rick: Carlisle, PA, Exchange Club Molly Pitcher Club Award recipient, E284 [8MR]
Ruelle, Julia: Ely Outfitting Co. & Boundary Waters Guide Service Boundary Waters Teen Essay Contest winner, H6099 [11JY]
Running Bear, Alexis: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E518 [24AP]
Runow, Lauren: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1435 [23OC]
Russell, Jeremiah A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E703 [22MY]
Ryan, Tamara: Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, CO, Women Who Soar Award recipient, E584 [3MY]
Ryba, Janice: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1485 [2NO]
Sacramento, CA: tribute to Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Business Awards Ceremony honorees, E107 [29JA]
Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 754), H9068–H9070 [26SE]
Saeugling, Clayton: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E238 [27FE]
SafeSport (organization): Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Allied Professional Award recipient, E453 [12AP]
Saharia, Aditya: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1128 [7AU]
Sammons, Brooklyn: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E893 [21JN]
San Anselmo, CA: Wade Thomas Elementary School recipient of California Dept. of Education California Distinguished School Award, E589 [7MY]
Sanchez, Bel: Comcast Corp., Hispanic Hero Award recipient, E1182 [28AU]
Sanchez, Luis F.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1128 [7AU]
Sanderlund, Cathy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1460 [26OC]
Santa Rosa (CA) Press Democrat: Pulitzer Prize recipient, E544 [26AP]
Santandrea, Joanne: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1453 [26OC]
Santaniello, Daniel J.: Columbus Day Association of Lackawanna County, PA, Man of the Year Award recipient, E1233 [12SE]
Sanz, Maytee: Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Stephen Vermillion Congressional Staff Appreciation Award recipient, H6244 [16JY]
SAS Manufacturing (company): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E488 [17AP]
Sawano, Raegan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E448 [12AP]
Scarbrough, DuShun: Dept. of Education Martin Luther King, Jr., Drum Major Innovation Service award recipeint, H3154 [12AP]
Scarpino, Anthony A., Jr.: Mediterranean Political Action Committee (MPAC) Man of the Year award recipient, E394 [5AP]
Schadt, Heather: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E414 [10AP]
Schindewolf, Alicia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E415 [10AP]
Schnaible, Claudia: Thomas Jefferson High School, Council Bluffs, IA, Hall of Fame inductee, E767 [5JN]
Schneider, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1036 [19JY]
Schoonmaker, James M. (Ding): National Sailing Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1507 [13NO]
Schrack Farms Resources LP: International Dairy Foods Association Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year award recipient, H1378 [6MR]
Schrage, Eric: Illinois Firefighter Medal of Honor Award recipient, H5162 [14JN]
Schuelke, Doris: Bedford, IA, Lioness Club Lioness of the Year award recipient, E1478 [30OC]
Schueller, Megan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E451 [12AP]
Schultz, Ray: Iowa State University Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association Outstanding Service Award recipient, E1439 [23OC]
Schumacher, Irmalee: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1424 [19OC]
Schwab, Nathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1342 [28SE]
Schwartz, Brad and Vicki: La Cañada Flintridge Educational Foundation Spirit of Outstanding Service Award recipients, E133 [5FE]
Scott, Drew: Texas 27th Congressional District Congressional Arts competition winner, H1510 [13MR]
Scott, Owen: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1592 [3DE]
Scott, Paul: Kent, WA, Employee of the Year award recipient, E1377 [5OC]
Scott, Tanner: National Merit Scholarship finalist, E395 [5AP]
Scudder, Anushka: National Campaign To Stop Violence (organization) Do the Write Thing Challenge program ambassador designee, E1044 [23JY]
Sealander, Sara: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1411 [16OC]
Sears, Jeff: Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) Monsignor Farrell chapter Man of the Year award recipient, E217 [26FE]
Seiboldt, Grace: tribute to participation in Special Olympics USA National Games, E1139 [10AU]
Seiss, Michael: Katy, TX, Independent School District Chief’s Meritorious Citation Award recipient, E843 [14JN]
Sell, Jerre: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Patient Advocate Award recipient, E1248 [13SE]
Serger, Sally: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1408 [16OC]
Serrato, Gary: Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year award recipient, E1506 [9NO]
Sessions, James and Angie: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1405 [12OC]
Sewell, Robert: Central Labor Council of Contra Costa County, CA, AFL–CIO Labor Leader of the Year Award recipient, E1273 [20SE]
Shackelford, Kolby: Iowa PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year award recipient, E125 [2FE]
Shafer, Kevin L.: Water & Wastewater International (Internet site) Top 25 Global Water Leaders honoree, E120 [30JA]
Shapiro, Geri: Volunteer New York! (organization) Legacy Award recipient, E512 [23AP]
Shaughnessy, Kevin: Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) Paul ‘‘Hook’’ O’Malley chapter Man of the Year award recipient, E216 [26FE]
Shaw, Charles: Kiwanis Club of Westside, West Palm Beach, FL, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1482 [30OC]
Shaw, Cooper L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1259 [13SE]
Shea, Marybeth: Norwell, MA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E677 [17MY]
Shell Fab and Design (business): West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Chamber Member of the Year award recipient, E198 [15FE]
Shelton, Heidi: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1427 [19OC]
Sherlock, Rochelle: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1407 [16OC]
Shockey, Matthew: Sugar Land, TX, Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E397 [5AP]
Shull, Keri: Institute for Excellence in Sales Women in Sales Executive Leadership Award recipient, E827 [12JN]
Shult, Marilyn: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1435 [23OC]
Silber, Louis M.: Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award recipient, E424 [10AP]
Silgan Closures (company): Illinois Sustainable Technology Center Illinois Sustainable Award recipient, E70 [19JA]
Sillman, Jackie: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1451 [26OC]
Silva, Yosselin: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E673 [17MY]
Silverwood, Mark: Devotion to Children (organization) Legacy Award recipient, E626 [10MY]
Singleton, Mamie Lanford: National Mentoring Partnership Excellence in Mentoring Award recipient, E136 [5FE]
Skattum, Destiny: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E691 [18MY]
Skillern, Liz: Shenandoah (IA) Valley News Person of the Year award recipient, E393 [5AP]
Slabinski, Britt: Medal of Honor recipient, H4588 [23MY], E736 [25MY]
Smale-Schemmel, Marcus: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E548 [26AP]
Smethills, Diane: Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, CO, Women Who Soar Award recipient, E583 [3MY]
Smith, Larry: National Christmas Tree Association Grand Champion Grower, H9577 [27NO]
Smith, Marsha J.: Michigan Community Service Commission Lifetime Humanitarian Award recipient, E764 [5JN]
Smith, Megan: Pennsylvania 5th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition winner, H5758 [27JN]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]
Smith, Thurston: Victor Valley College Foundation Distinguished Service-Community Service Award recipient, E219 [26FE]
Snow Valley Mountain Resort, LLC: Lake Arrowhead, CA, Communities Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E393 [5AP]
Snyder, Justin L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E347 [20MR]
Soh, Susan: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E1470 [26OC]
Sorkin, Nina: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E458 [13AP]
SOS International, LLC: tribute to Challenge Award recipients, E991 [10JY]
Soto, Gloria: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E449 [12AP]
Spano, Charlie: UNICO National (organization) Scranton, PA, Chapter UNICAN of the Year award recipient, E188 [14FE]
Sparks, Robert: Coast Guard Meritorious Public Safety Medal recipient, E1001 [12JY]
Sparr, Sutton: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E452 [12AP], E647 [15MY]
SpiceSuite (business): District of Columbia Small Business of the Year award recipient, E790 [7JN]
Squier, Ken: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, E74 [19JA]
St. Paul, MN: St. Paul Chamber Orchestra recipient of Recording Academy GRAMMY Award, E163 [8FE]
Stanford, IL: Olympia Middle School inclusion in National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘School to Watch’’ list, E945 [28JN]
Steenbergen, Dale: Wyoming Chamber of Commerce Chamber Director of the Year Award recipient, E1307 [26SE]
Steinkamp, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E873 [20JN]
Steinkamp, Patrick: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]
Stellfox, Mares: Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission Woman of Achievement Award recipient, E402 [5AP]
Stembridge, J. Warren: CIA Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal recipient, E270 [7MR]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]
Stocks, Betty Miller: Cabarrus County, NC, Robert Jackson Eury Memorial Award recipient, E582 [3MY], E901 [22JN]
Stockton, Caleb: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E550 [26AP]
Stone, Kristen: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1593 [3DE]
Stoots, Maryah: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1431 [19OC]
Strack, Jeff: Calumet Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1490 [2NO]
Stracuzzi, Gina: Institute for Excellence in Sales Sales Member of the Year Award recipient, E827 [12JN]
Stump, Thomas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1185 [31AU], E1401 [12OC]
Sugar Land, TX: Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award recipient, E1141 [10AU]
——— Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital inclusion in Becker’s Hospital Review (publication) 100 Great Hospitals in America list, E1278 [20SE]
——— Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Surgical Intensive Care Unit Dept., recipient of American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Beacon Award for Excellence, E101 [29JA]
Summers, Matthew: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1249 [13SE]
Susan, Taylor: Miss Indian World pageant winner, E1096 [26JY]
SustainAbility (organization): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Community Champion Award recipient, E472 [16AP]
Sutrak USA Co.: Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move Award recipient, E245 [1MR]
Sutton, Anna: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1463 [26OC]
Sved, Beverly: Scarsdale Foundation Scarsdale Bowl Award recipient, E645 [15MY]
Swano, Raegan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E648 [15MY]
Sweeney, Shelagh: Hurley, NY, Fire Dept. Firefighter of the Year award recipient, H1202 [15FE]
Szabo, Jeff: Arthur Flemming Award recipient, E696 [21MY]
Taitano, Jon: Air Force Twelve Outstanding Airman of the Year honoree, E950 [28JN]
Tallman, Donald: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E526 [24AP]
Taylor, Amanda: Manufacturing Institute Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Award recipient, E422 [10AP]
Taylor, Dowell: National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc., inductee, E1528 [15NO]
Taylor, Gina: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1487 [2NO]
Taylor, Kristin Hill: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, H8892 [26SE]
Taylor, Lyla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E453 [12AP]
Terns-Thorpe, Dede: Greene County, NY, Senior Citizen of the Year award recipient, E686 [18MY]
Texas: tribute 22d Congressional District students selected for Texas Commission on the Arts Young Masters Class, E399 [5AP]
Texas A&M University: Corps of Cadets recipients of Holocaust Museum Houston Guardians of the Human Spirit Award, H10203 [13DE]
Texas Association of Public Safety Communication Officials: Trainer of the Year award recipient, E635 [11MY]
Thomas, Albert: National Association of Basketball Coaches Coach of the Year award recipient, E391 [5AP]
Thomas, Samuel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1404 [12OC]
Thomas, Shaughn: Fort Bend, TX, Independent School District Secondary Teacher of the Year award recipient, E634 [11MY]
Thompson, Ina: DeFuniak Springs, FL, Woman’s Club Woman of Light honoree, E509 [23AP]
Thompson, Katelyn: DAISY Foundation Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient, E945 [28JN]
Thompson, Richard: Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387 [2AP]
Thompson, Shawn: Iowa Football Coaches Association John Taft Memorial Junior High Award recipient, E402 [5AP]
Thornton, Jeremiah D., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1396 [12OC]
Ticoalu, Gabrina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E416 [10AP]
Tiernan, Eric: Stuart, IA, Good Egg Days Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1238 [12SE]
Timothy, Lakota: National FFA Organization Henry Staiger Agriculture Education and Future Farmers of America Award recipient, H5667 [26JN]
Titusville, PA: Titusville Area Hospital recipient of Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania Excellence in Care Award, H5106 [13JN]
Toccoa, GA: tribute to Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E1205 [5SE]
Toledo, Doris: QuestBridge (organization) College Prep Scholar award recipient, E986 [10JY]
Toon, James: Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Valor Award recipient, E944 [28JN]
Totah, Annie Simonian: Armenian Assembly of America Distinguished Humanitarian Award recipient, E1292 [25SE]
Totwani, Mansi: Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar award recipient, H689 [30JA]
Touchstone, Victoria: National Wildlife Refuge System Employee of the Year award recipient, E706 [22MY]
Towery, Margie: Greenbrier, AR, School District Greenbrier High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, H7831 [5SE]
Trachten, Gary: Westchester, NY, Jewish Council Anniversary Gala honoree, E389 [2AP]
Triangle Volleyball Club (organization): National Council of Youth Sports Sports Teach Respect Initiative Values and Excellence (STRIVE) Organization of the Year award recipient, E1320 [27SE]
Tri-County Health Network (organization): Dept. of HHS Health Resources and Services Administration Champion of Information Dissemination award recipient, E642 [15MY]
Trimble, Inc.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Innovative Technology Award recipient, E472 [16AP]
Trombley, Aaron: Washington State Trooper of Year award recipient, H4212 [18MY]
Tucker, Sheila: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1418 [16OC]
Tuckey, Kenneth L.: Boy Scouts of Cumberland County, PA, Friends of Scouting Award recipient, E549 [26AP]
Tucson, AZ: El Guero Canelo (restaurant) recipient of James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award, E151 [7FE]
Tugetman, Michael and Leslie: Northeast Jewish Center, Yonkers, NY, Special Service Award recipients, E1460 [26OC]
Tumiatti, Kylie Lan: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, H10114 [12DE]
Turnbull, Raphael (Rae): California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1433 [19OC]
Turner, Serenity: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E454 [12AP]
Twinsburg, OH: George G. Dodge Intermediate School inclusion in National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘School to Watch’’ list, E200 [16FE], E208 [23FE]
——— Wilcox Primary School Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators Hall of Fame School designee, E552 [26AP]
Tyson, Henry: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Young Professional of the Year Award recipient, E213 [23FE]
U.S. Border Patrol National Pistol Team: tribute, E1554 [27NO]
Ulibarri, Anissa: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E418 [10AP]
Umbaugh, Ward: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E391 [5AP]
Umeakuana, Favour: Texas Art Education Association State Visual Arts Scholastic Event Gold Seal award recipient, E766 [5JN]
Unger, Cindi: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1493 [2NO]
Union Gap, WA: Los Hernandez Tamales (restaurant) recipient of James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award, H1182 [15FE]
United HealthCare Services, Inc.: United HealthCare Asian Initiatives recipient of Chinese American Medical Society Community Service Award, E1240 [12SE]
Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy: accreditation by Land Trust Accreditation Commission, E1476 [30OC]
Van de Velde, Ana McCune: Kappa Foundation Woman of Achievement award recipient, E817 [8JN]
Van Eyck, Mark: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E247 [1MR]
Van Norman, Jack: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1446 [23OC]
Van Putten, Connie: Contra Costa County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E470 [16AP]
Vela, Lee: Public Relations Society of America Houston Legacy Award recipient, E1132 [7AU]
Verell, John, III: University of Tennessee Farmer of the Year award recipient, H3985 [16MY]
Vernon, John: Humboldt County, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1509 [13NO]
Vestal, Sean: North Carolina High School Athletic Association Homer Thompson Memorial Eight Who Make a Difference Award recipient, H3785 [8MY]
Veterans: tribute to Illinois 16th District Congressional Veteran Commendation recipients, E1129 [7AU]
Vickery, Garret: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E199 [16FE]
Villegas, Jose: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E550 [26AP]
Virginia: tribute to Northern Virginia Football Hall of Fame inductees and scholarship award recipients, E626 [10MY]
——— tribute to Northern Virginia PTA Annual Award recipients, E961 [3JY]
Virginia State University: HBCU Digest (Internet site) Historically Black College or University of the Year award recipient, E1171 [24AU]
Visser, Michael: Victor Valley College Foundation Distinguished Education Service Award recipient, E232 [27FE]
Vizzard, Meghan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Jersey, E178 [13FE]
Volunteer Fairfax (organization): tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Volunteer Service Award recipients, E885 [21JN]
Vough, Michael T.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Achievement Award recipient, E323 [15MR]
Wahlig, Teri: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1277 [20SE]
Waipahu, HI: Honowai Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1245 [13SE]
Walker, Joyce: North Carolina Association of Municipal Clerks Clerk of the Year award recipient, H8896 [26SE]
Wallace, Martha: Jefferson Awards Foundation National Jefferson Award for Wyoming finalist, E579 [1MY]
Walsh, Jonathan: Upper Bucks County, PA, YMCA Role Model of the Year award recipient, H6470 [18JY]
Ward, Beth Farnsworth: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E451 [12AP]
Ware, Crystel: Texas Alliance of Black School Educators Educator of the Year award recipient, E401 [5AP]
Washington Regional Alcohol Program (organization): tribute to Law Enforcement Awards for Excellence for Impaired Driving Prevention recipients, E974 [6JY], E1717 [20DE]
Wasson, Kerstin: Environmental Law Institute National Wetlands Award for Science Research award recipient, H4212 [18MY]
Waters, Julie and Buck: Manassas, VA, Hylton Performing Arts Center Awards Gala honorees, E970 [6JY]
Watts, Laura: Winterset, IA, Rotary Club Rotarian of the Year award recipient, E1300 [25SE]
Webb, James: Aerospace Medical Association Louis H. Bauer Founders Award recipient, H7879 [6SE]
Webber, Barbara: Greater Watertown, NY-North Country Chamber of Commerce Athena Award recipient, E1196 [4SE]
Webster, FL: Military Order of the Purple Heart Purple Heart City designee, E320 [15MR]
Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2740), H9474, H9475 [13NO]
Weller, Jess and Chase: Iowa Governor’s Office, Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award recipients, E330 [15MR]
Weppner, Linda: Greater Cheyenne, WY, Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Award recipient, E90 [22JA]
West, Brandon D.: Prince William, VA, Chamber of Commerce Bronze Medal of Valor Award recipient, E975 [6JY]
West Seneca, NY: West Seneca Youth Theatre recipient of West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Community Service Organization of the Year Award, E194 [15FE]
Western, Chuck: Union County, IA, Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame inductee, E565 [27AP]
Whalen, Jane: National Association of Women Business Owners Iowa Business Owner of the Year award recipient, E109 [29JA]
Wheat Ridge, CO: Wheat Ridge High School STEM Program recipient of Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Horizon Award, E490 [17AP]
Wheaton, IL: Wheaton Christian Grammar School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E57 [18JA]
Wheeler, Heidi: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1437 [23OC]
White, Drew and Liz: Kentucky Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year award recipients, H10276 [19DE]
Whitey’s Ice Cream, Inc.: Wisconsin Dairy Products Association World Dairy Expo best ice cream sandwich contest winner, E1473 [30OC]
Wiener, Samantha and Daniel: Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, NY, Young Leadership Award recipients, E773 [5JN]
Wilbert, Emma: North Little Rock, AR, Senior Citizens Hall of Fame inductee, H3938 [15MY]
Wilbur, Bryce: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E109 [29JA]
Wilburn, Courtney: National Association of Secondary School Principals Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E50 [16JA]
Wilkinson, Sarah and Robert: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1300 [25SE]
Williams, Jayne: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1425 [19OC]
Williams, Mason: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1448 [23OC]
Willingham, Deepa: U.N. Association, Santa Barbara, CA, Peace Prize recipient, E1301 [25SE]
Wilson, Edward O.: Retiree Council of Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Retired Solider of the Year award recipient, E1204 [5SE]
Wilson, Jaime: Katy, TX, VFW Post 9182 Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year Award recipients, E844 [14JN]
Wimmer, Darlene and Donald: Afton, IA, Methodist Church Community Christmas Candle award recipients, E239 [27FE]
Winemiller, Jim: Taylor County, IA, Conservation Leadership Award recipient, E565 [27AP]
Wintersteen, Wendy: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1270 [20SE]
Witmer, Jeff: Taylor, MI, Auxiliary Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E311 [14MR]
Woerth, Kylan P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E44 [16JA]
Wong, S. Chiu: Chinese American Medical Society Scientific Award recipient, E1240 [12SE]
Wood, Elaine: Traverse City, MI, Area Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award recipient, E54 [17JA]
Wood, Katherine: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E863 [19JN]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of Filipino veterans, E1670 [13DE]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (S. 1050), H10156 [12DE]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (H.R. 5879), H4586 [23MY]
Wyman, Nancy: Connecticut Democratic Party Ella T. Grasso Award recipient, E1228 [10SE]
Wyoming: tribute to Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award honorees, E252 [5MR]
Yarck, Alyssa: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E844 [14JN]
Yard House (company): West Chamber (organization) Large Business of the Year Award recipient, E180 [13FE]
Yates, Robert: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, E71 [19JA]
Yazzie-Rodriguez, Pete: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E549 [26AP]
Ycasas, Judy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1449 [23OC]
York, Kay: Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year award recipient, H8896 [26SE]
Zammer, Bill and Linda: Mashpee, MA, Chamber of Commerce Citizens of the Year award recipients, E722 [23MY]
Zapata, Wendy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1459 [26OC]
Zappi-Colombine, Victoria: Dept. of State National Security Language Initiative scholarship recipient, E1438 [23OC]
Zimmer Biomet Spine (company): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E491 [17AP]
Zorn, Caleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E553 [26AP]
Zotigh, Dennis: Happy World Foundation Global Citizen Award recipient, E1365 [5OC]
Remarks in Senate
Abercrombie, ND: Richland Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6629 [5OC]
Adams, Kerry: Wakulla County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]
Anderson, Heather: Manatee County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2831 [22MY]
Andrews, Brian: Florida Council of Instructional Technology Leaders Innovative Florida Principal of the Year Award recipient, S2616 [10MY]
Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, S6791 [11OC]
Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (S. 3201), S5799 [22AU]
——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (S. 3523), S7897 [19DE]
Ashland, KY: Ashland Middle School winner of Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Solve for Tomorrow contest, S5714 [20AU]
Athanason, Traci: Henderson County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]
Ayer, Clara: Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, S5826 [22AU]
Bailey, Kayla: Gulf County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]
Barker, John: Colorado VFW Salute to Service Award recipient, S4399 [26JN]
Bellino, Stephanie: Duval County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3290 [7JN]
Birmingham, AL: Highlands Bar & Grill (business) recipient of James Beard Foundation Outstanding Restaurant Award, S2990 [5JN]
Bisogno, Janet: Osceola County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2317 [19AP]
Bjorklund, Kay: AARP (organization) Andrus Award recipient for Wyoming, S6911 [13NO]
Borcherding, Lindsey: Okeechobee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]
Borengasser, Tess: Indian River County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]
Boyce, Jessie: Pinellas County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2317 [19AP]
Boze, Catelyn: Putnam County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2831 [22MY]
Bresnyan, Bonnie: Hillsborough County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]
Buxton, ND: Central Valley School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6629 [5OC]
Canley, John L.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 4641), S170 [11JA]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (H. Con. Res. 106), S1291 [28FE]
——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (S. Con. Res. 35), S1254 [27FE]
Caskey, Rebecca: Citrus County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]
Chabot, Tammy: Collier County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]
Chapman, John A.: Medal of Honor recipient, S5799 [22AU]
Childs, Rebecca: Levy County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]
Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc.: Clear Channel Outdoor-Las Vegas, NV, recipient of FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award, S2259 [18AP]
Cloutier-Namdar, Linda: Vermont Agency of Education Vermont Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S21 [3JA]
Collins, Patrick: Nebraska 2d Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]
Committee To Protect Journalists (organization): tribute to International Press Freedom Award recipients, S7219 [29NO]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 3509), S6348 [26SE]
Conner, Garlin M.: Medal of Honor recipient, S4353 [25JN]
Cosky, Erin: Santa Rosa County, FL, School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, S519 [25JA]
Croley, Andy: Leadership Tri-County (organization) Leader of the Year award recipient, S868 [12FE]
Dencker, Kyle: Orange County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2989 [5JN]
Dept. of Labor: create a tiered awards program recognizing meaningful and verifiable efforts by employers to recruit, employ, and retain veterans (S. 438), S2860 [23MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: grant eligibility for Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart, S5799 [22AU]
Diallo, Molly Winters: Miami-Dade County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3030 [6JN]
Dicks, Lynsee: Suwannee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]
Dinwiddie, Michelle: Polk County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3030 [6JN]
Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1861), S7332 [6DE]
Dole, Bob: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, S247 [17JA]
Dunne, Michael (Tony): Office of the Sec. of Defense Medal for Valor recipient, S5755 [21AU]
Ellison, Shannon: Dixie County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]
Falmouth, ME: Falmouth High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7081 [26NO]
Farley, Patrick: Martin County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]
Felty, Cathy: Bay County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]
Foster, Robert: Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, S5826 [22AU]
Freeman, Tammy: Broward County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S1945 [22MR]
Frenchville, ME: Dr. Levesque Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7081 [26NO]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2652), S3940, S3943–S3945 [14JN]
Goldman Environmental Foundation: tribute to Goldman Environmental Prize recipients, S2640 [14MY]
Gore, Lilliemarie: Alachua County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S1945 [22MR]
Grebosz, Nicole A.: Volusia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]
Grimm, Amy: St. Johns County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]
Haber, Ida and Irwin: Jewish National Fund Northern Ohio Tree of Life Award recipients, S5129 [23JY]
Hall, Tracy: Taylor County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]
Hampton, Ted: Knox County, KY, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award recipient, S2003 [9AP]
Henderson, Lenora: Washington County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]
Hickox, Heather: Baker County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2034 [10AP]
Hotaling, Helene: Marion County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2832 [22MY]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), S5560 [1AU]
Jakubiak, Chris (Jake): American Ambulance Association ‘‘Star of Life’’ recipient, S4841 [9JY]
Jenkins, Brandon: Brevard County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2034 [10AP]
Jernigan, Asa: Fernandina County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2034 [10AP]
Jones, Matt: American Optometric Association Young Optometrist of the Year award recipient, S3759 [12JN]
Jorgensen, John: Central Wyoming Boys and Girls Club honoree, S5578 [1AU]
JRM Foundation for Humanity: tribute to Idaho Hometown Hero Medal award recipients, S6539 [4OC]
Kennett, Beth: Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, S5826 [22AU]
Kennett, Joan: Walton County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]
Lamora, Samantha: St. Lucie County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]
Lancy, Jason: Lake County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2832 [22MY]
Law, Jack: American Nuclear Society fellow designee and American Chemical Society Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology Glenn T. Seaborg Award recipient, S5418 [26JY]
Lumsden, Carolyn: Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi Award recipient, S2433 [25AP]
Mankin, Aaron: Purple Heart recipient, S5799 [22AU]
Massey, Taylor: Hendry County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]
McGhee, Amanda: Calhoun County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]
McNulty, Susan: Pasco County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]
McWhorter, Keilan: Franklin County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2771 [17MY]
Miami-Dade County, FL: tribute to Teacher of the Year finalists, S249 [17JA]
Miles, Dolester: James Beard Foundation Outstanding Pastry Chef Award recipient, S2990 [5JN]
Mongiardini, Lynn: Charlotte County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (S. 3321), S6052 [6SE], S7064 [15NO]
National Purple Heart Recognition Day: observance, S5799 [22AU]
——— support goals and ideals (S. Res. 591), S5270, S5312 [24JY]
Neff, Samantha: Seminole County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]
Niebrugge, Chasey: Lee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]
9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor: provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible (H.R. 3834), S6882 [11OC]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Frances H. Arnold for chemistry, S6493 [3OC]
——— recognition of George P. Smith for chemistry, S6493 [3OC]
——— recognition of Gregory P. Winter for chemistry, S6493 [3OC]
——— recognition of James P. Allison for physiology or medicine, S6705 [9OC]
North, Kenneth: Union County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]
Ohio: tribute to Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipients, S6798 [11OC]
O’Hora, Martin: Highlands County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]
Olympic Games: tribute to Minnesota participants (S. Res. 417), S1306, S1307 [1MR]
——— tribute to U.S. participants in 2018 Olympic Winter Games (S. Res. 392), S1306, S1307 [1MR]
——— tribute to Vermont participants, S1732 [14MR]
Ondriezek, Kylie: Sumter County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]
Oravec, Sarah A.E.: DeSoto County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]
Peel, Catherine Tinsley: Holmes County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]
Perry, Angela: Lafayette County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2832 [22MY]
Phillips, Heather: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]
Pipher, Kate: Nebraska 3d Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]
Poole, Jason: Clay County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2989 [5JN]
Powell, Jennifer: Leon County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]
Prescott, Joy: Glades County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2771 [17MY]
Pumphrey, Trisha: Jackson County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]
Ray, Sarah: Palm Beach County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]
Redli, Penny: Museums Association of Montana President’s Award recipient, S2316 [19AP]
Roberts, Amy: Columbia County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2832 [22MY]
Rosenow, Beth: Monroe County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2832 [22MY]
Rosenstein, Audrey: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S6337 [26SE]
Ross, Carla: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]
Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 754), S7278 [4DE]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 266), S5865 [22AU]
Salzman, Jack: TIME (publication) Dealer of the Year award recipient, S6299 [25SE]
Santana, Madgaly: Hardee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]
Schilling Beer Co.: Granite Staters of the Month award recipients, S7656 [17DE]
Seabolt, Brandon (Ray): Office of the Sec. of Defense Medal for Valor recipient, S5755 [21AU]
Seminole County, FL: tribute to Seminole County Public Schools Teacher of the Year award finalists, S519 [25JA]
Smith, Chelsea: Hamilton County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]
South Georgia-Moody AFB, GA: inclusion in Association of Defense Communities Great American Defense Communities list, S1313 [1MR]
Squier, Ken: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, S1158 [15FE]
Stowers, Ray E.: American Osteopathic Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S6913 [13NO]
Sturman, Kate: Flagler County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2990 [5JN]
Summers, Danielle: Liberty County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2833 [22MY]
Swihart, Es: Sarasota County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2771 [17MY]
Thomas, Elias: National Association of Realtors Good Neighbor Award recipient, S7235 [29NO]
Tracy, Brenda: named Politico (publication) Woman of Impact, S7580 [13DE]
Van Heusen, Kaitlin: Bradford County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2990 [5JN]
Vargas, Kiera: Madison County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2990 [5JN]
Vermont Federal Executive Association: tribute to Excellence in Goverment award recipients, S2515 [7MY]
Walker, Terry: Jefferson County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]
Walters, Dan: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S5420 [26JY]
Warren, Lucas: Gerber Products Co., Photo Search contest winner, S815 [8FE]
Weber, Charlotte: Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association National Breeder of the Year award recipient, S6540 [4OC]
West Fargo, ND: Freedom Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6629 [5OC]
Wetherbee, Michael: Montana Association of Agricultural Educators Administrator of the Year and Montana Association of Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year awards recipient, S575 [30JA]
Williamsen, Ingrid: Nebraska 1st Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]
Willson, Howard: Wyoming Medical Society Wyoming Physician of the Year award recipient, S166 [11JA]
Wingate, Jennifer: Gilchrist County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]
Wonnacott, Enid: Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, S5827 [22AU]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (S. 1050), S6152 [12SE]
Yarmouth, ME: Yarmouth Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7082 [26NO]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 106, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), H1290 [27FE]
H.R. 754, Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act, H9068 [26SE]
H.R. 1861, Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act, H5998 [10JY]
H.R. 2315, award Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, H10155 [12DE]
H.R. 2740, Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act, H9474 [13NO]
H.R. 3834, 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act, H9067 [26SE]
S. 266, award Anwar Sadat Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, S5865 [22AU]
S. 1050, Chinese-American World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act, S6152 [12SE], H10156 [12DE]
S. 2101, USS Indianapolis Congressional Gold Medal Act, S5560 [1AU], H10157 [12DE]
S. 2652, Stephen Michael Gleason Congressional Gold Medal Act, S3945 [14JN], H10415 [20DE]
S. 2714, award Congressional Gold Medal to Don and Deyon Stephens, S2323 [19AP]
S. 3509, Congressional Award Act reauthorization, S6346, S6348 [26SE], H9359 [28SE]
S. 3523, Full Military Honors Act, S7897 [19DE]
S. Con. Res. 35, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), S1253 [27FE]
S. Res. 392, tribute to U.S. participants in 2018 Olympic Winter Games, S655 [6FE]
S. Res. 417, tribute to Minnesota Olympic Games participants, S1290 [28FE]
S. Res. 430, support national day of remembrance in honor of life, legacy, and accomplishments of Billy Frank, Jr., S1633 [12MR]
S. Res. 511, Las Damas de Blanco (organization) recipient of Cato Institute Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty, S2727 [16MY]
S. Res. 591, support goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day, S5270 [24JY]
AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS, LLC
Remarks in House
Obert-Thorn, Rebecca: Axalta Coating Systems, LLC, All-Pro Teacher of the Year Award recipient, H4144 [17MY]
AXON, ANNEMARIE CARNEY
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2981 [5JN]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2953 [4JN], S3001, S3004 [6JN]
——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2988 [5JN]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]
AYALA-ZAMORA, DAVID
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1486 [2NO]
AYCOCK, AL
Remarks in House
Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber: Chairman’s Award recipient, E209 [23FE]
AYER, CLARA
Citations
Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame 2018 Inductee Clara Ayer, S5826 [22AU]
Remarks in Senate
Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame: inductee, S5826 [22AU]
AYERS, STEPHEN T.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1485 [2NO]
AYLMER, JOHN F.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1044 [23JY]
AYOTTE, JOSEPH
Remarks in House
Tribute, E821 [12JN]
AYRES, THOMAS E.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Dept. of the Air Force General Counsel: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907 [13FE]
AYSCUE, JENNIFER
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S2997 [5JN]
AZAM, SAMREEN
Remarks in House
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Psi Omicron Zeta Chapter Annual Finer Womanhood Brunch honorees, E749 [29MY]
AZAR, ALEX M., II see also Secretary of Health and Human Services (Alex M. Azar II)
Cloture motions
Dept. of HHS: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S438 [22JA], S460 [23JA]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of HHS: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S446, S458–S462 [23JA], S477, S482–S489, S492 [24JA]
——— nomination to be Sec. of HHS, unanimous-consent agreement, S463 [23JA]
——— suitability to be Sec. of HHS relative to history of raising prescription drug prices while serving as drug company executive, S458, S461 [23JA], S483–S485, S492 [24JA]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Sec. of HHS: Committee on Finance (Senate), S253 [17JA]
AZERBAIJAN, REPUBLIC OF
Bills and resolutions
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), H478 [17JA]
Eurasia: combat religious freedom violations, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention (see S. Res. 539), S3601 [11JN]
Remarks in House
Foundation for Ethnic Understanding: tribute to celebration of relationship between Azerbaijan and Israel, E526 [24AP]
Independence: anniversary, H4235 [18MY], H5005 [8JN], E705 [22MY], E731 [24MY], E741 [25MY], E756 [1JN], E762, E774 [5JN], E807 [8JN], E870 [20JN]
Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, E246 [1MR], E260 [5MR]
——— anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E221, E222 [26FE]
Russia: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E164 [8FE], E221, E222 [26FE]
Remarks in Senate
Independence: anniversary, S2964 [4JN]
Reports filed
Nomination of Earle D. Litzenberger, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7584 [13DE]
Texts of
S. Res. 539, combat religious freedom violations in Eurasia, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention, S3605 [11JN]
BAACH, MICHAEL K.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E824 [12JN]
BABAYAN, LIYAH
Remarks in Senate
JRM Foundation for Humanity: tribute to Idaho Hometown Hero Medal award recipients, S6539 [4OC]
BABCOCK, BETTY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E479 [17AP]
BABCOCK, DIANE
Letters
Allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods, E1368 [5OC]
BABER, JOHN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E735 [25MY]
BABIN, BRIAN (a Representative from Texas)
Amendments
Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4824 [6JN]
FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3718 [27AP]
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), H3718 [27AP]
Articles and editorials
One-Stop-Shop for Private Space Exploration, by, SpaceNews.com (Internet site), H3485 [24AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
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), H3148 [11AP]
China: impose duties on imported merchandise in an amount equivalent to estimated annual loss of revenue from violations of U.S. intellectual property rights (see H.R. 1048), H5977 [28JN]
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]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 1552), H975 [7FE]
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]
Crime: 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), H3395 [17AP]
——— provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 4915), H737 [2FE]
——— punish unlawful obstruction of enforcement of laws of the U.S. by State officials (see H.R. 5884), H4850 [6JN]
Dept. of Commerce: provide civil space situational awareness services and information (see H.R. 6226), H5748 [26JN]
Dept. of Energy: authorize Office of Science basic research programs (see H.R. 5905), H4582 [22MY]
——— establish policy for Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (see H.R. 5906), H4582 [22MY]
——— provide directors of the National Laboratories signature authority for certain agreements (see H.R. 5907), H4582 [22MY]
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), H9444 [23OC]
——— require certain family planning projects and programs to provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 4507), H133 [10JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: alter deadlines by which an application for asylum must be made (see H.R. 4850), H1374 [5MR]
——— require certain nonimmigrant visa applicants to post a bond prior to entry into the U.S., with funds being forfeited if such aliens overstay their visas (see H.R. 6089), H7748 [7AU]
——— 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), H4736 [29MY]
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), H9416 [2OC]
Dept. of Transportation: adjust and provide flexibility in hours of service requirements relative to transportation of agricultural commodities, short-haul operations, and sleeper berths and reduce paperwork (see H.R. 6178), H6264 [16JY]
——— exempt certain motor carriers involved in agricultural business from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5949), H5991 [6JY]
——— exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H5201 [14JN]
——— study impact of motor carrier electronic logging devices (see H.R. 6159), H6112 [11JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (see H.R. 6409), H7689 [25JY]
Depts. of Energy and Veterans Affairs: conduct collaborative research to improve health care services for veterans (see H.R. 6398), H6462 [17JY]
Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H1699 [19MR]
Drugs: modify offenses relative to fentanyl (see H.R. 5459), H3444 [18AP]
Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H3211 [12AP]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H9416 [2OC]
EPA: direct program offices to carry out certain assessments relative to chemical toxicity (see H.R. 6399), H6462 [17JY] (see H.R. 6468), H6648 [23JY]
——— exempt from certain Clean Air Act requirements law enforcement agency incinerator units when used for the sole purpose of destroying contraband or household pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 6291), H7728 [26JY]
FAA: provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles (see H.R. 5346), H1727 [20MR]
Farrakhan, Louis: condemn promotion of ideas that create animosity and anger toward Jews and the Jewish religion and all expressions of racism, anti-Semitism, and ethnic or religious intolerance (see H. Res. 772), H1610 [14MR]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H1217 [16FE]
FEMA: transfer flood map preparation functions to the U.S. Geological Survey (see H.R. 5559), H5153 [13JN]
Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (see H.R. 200), H170 [11JA]
Foreign aid: reduce foreign assistance to Mexico and certain Central American countries based on the number of unaccompanied alien children placed in Federal custody due to immigration status (see H.R. 120), H8732 [17SE]
Foreign countries: impose a fee for remittance transfers to certain foreign countries (see H.R. 1813), H1335 [27FE]
Foreign policy: 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), H3444 [18AP]
Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H1179 [14FE]
George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 5280), H3783 [7MY]
Georgia (country): impose sanctions if commitments or contractual agreements with U.S. persons engaging in business operations are being undermined (see H.R. 4563), H7743 [3AU]
Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H1608 [14MR]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9153 [27SE]
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]
Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: amend (see H.R. 6771), H8169 [12SE]
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), H6196 [13JY]
——— 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]
——— create a fund for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border, redirect amounts from foreign aid penalties and certain fees to such fund, and increase Border Patrol salaries and overtime (see H.R. 6657), H9092 [26SE]
——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H9416 [2OC]
——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]
——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H7772 [24AU]
Infrastructure: encourage research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in construction and preservation of domestic transportation and water infrastructure system (see H.R. 6653), H9821 [10DE]
Insurance: prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (see H.R. 6733), H9444 [23OC]
IRS: prohibit employees from unionizing and entering into collective bargaining agreements (see H.R. 6268), H5974 [28JN]
Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3097 [10AP]
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), H3708 [26AP]
Medicare: ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (see H.R. 3415), H7728 [26JY]
NASA: designate Marshall Space Flight Center to provide leadership for the U.S. rocket propulsion industrial base (see H.R. 5345), H3444 [18AP]
Patents: strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H7871 [5SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H3783 [7MY]
Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H9408 [28SE]
Printing: limit printing of Congressional Record and House Calendars (see H.R. 6708), H9416 [2OC]
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]
Research: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 2918), H3452 [23AP]
Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H1729 [20MR]
Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 6227), H5748 [26JN]
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), H1729 [20MR]
Taxation: apply current income tax brackets to capital gains brackets (see H.R. 6179), H5505 [21JN]
——— make certain bonuses tax free (see H.R. 5012), H1177 [14FE]
——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5154 [13JN]
——— provide a special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber (see H.R. 4962), H6112 [11JY]
——— provide families with more discretion in the use of, and contributions to, flexible spending accounts for health care services (see H.R. 1204), H5153 [13JN]
——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 5067), H3746 [1MY]
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]
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), H7154 [24JY]
Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H1373 [5MR]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H6650 [23JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Citizenship: interpret 14th Amendment to the Constitution to disapprove birthright citizenship, pursue legislative action to end such practices, and support Presidential directives on interpreting such amendment (see H. Res. 1143), H9510 [13NO]
Dept. of Education: provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program (see H.R. 5734), H3885 [9MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 6664), H7750 [10AU]
Dept. of Transportation: extend I-14 interstate highway to additional areas in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi (see H.R. 6111), H5199 [14JN]
——— update hours of service regulations for truck drivers (see H.R. 5417), H3052 [29MR]
FCC: improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (see H.R. 7392), H10586 [21DE]
FERC: allow examination of licenses of any hydroelectric project located in a Presidentially declared disaster area (see H.R. 4853), H581 [19JA]
Infrastructure: waive certain procurement provisions for a project that receives funds from certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 5310), H1651 [15MR]
Lucas Lowe Post Office, Hardin, TX: designate (see H.R. 7331), H10335 [19DE]
NASA: authorize programs (see H.R. 5503), H3315 [13AP]
——— specify U.S. human spaceflight goals and objectives (see H.R. 6910), H9089 [26SE]
Native Americans: restore opportunity for tribal economic development by the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribe on terms that are equal and fair (see H.R. 4985), H1074 [8FE]
Water: improve processes for alternative wastewater systems (see H.R. 6804), H8724 [13SE]
Books
‘‘Holy Bible’’ (Job) (excerpt), H9684 [28NO]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Education: provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program (H.R. 5734), H3886 [9MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (H.R. 6664), H7751 [10AU]
Dept. of Transportation: extend I-14 interstate highway to additional areas in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi (H.R. 6111), H5200 [14JN]
——— update hours of service regulations for truck drivers (H.R. 5417), H3052 [29MR]
FCC: improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (H.R. 7392), H10587 [21DE]
FERC: allow examination of licenses of any hydroelectric project located in a Presidentially declared disaster area (H.R. 4853), H583 [19JA]
Infrastructure: waive certain procurement provisions for a project that receives funds from certain Federal agencies (H.R. 5310), H1653 [15MR]
Lucas Lowe Post Office, Hardin, TX: designate (H.R. 7331), H10336 [19DE]
NASA: authorize programs (H.R. 5503), H3316 [13AP]
——— specify U.S. human spaceflight goals and objectives (H.R. 6910), H9091 [26SE]
Native Americans: restore opportunity for tribal economic development by the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribe on terms that are equal and fair (H.R. 4985), H1075 [8FE]
Water: improve processes for alternative wastewater systems (H.R. 6804), H8726 [13SE]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H29 [9JA]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H569• [19JA]
American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), H7129 [24JY]
Baytown, TX: anniversary of Memorial Baptist Church, E192• [15FE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3165 [12AP]
Corps of Engineers: ensure safe two-way traffic in high-volume Federal navigation projects in deep draft navigation channels, H4824 [6JN]
——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4824, H4825 [6JN]
——— provide National Academy of Sciences assessment on evaluation of projects to advance flood control, hurricane and storm damage reduction, and promote water quality, H4825 [6JN]
Curtis, Bettie J. Broussard: West Orange-Stark Alumni Foundation, Inc., Blossoming Minds MLK Gala Legend Award recipient, E13• [9JA]
Deer Park, TX: tribute to Deer Park Art Park Players and Texas Non-Profit Theatre Annual Conference, E309• [14MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, H10329 [19DE]
FAA: provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles (H.R. 5346), H5771 [27JN]
——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3718, H3719 [27AP]
FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program, H7129 [24JY]
——— 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), H3718, H3719 [27AP]
——— prevent recoupment of disaster relief funds previously certified by a FEMA Technical Assistance Contractor (TAC) as eligible, reasonable and reimbursable, H3718, H3719 [27AP]
Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6071 [11JY]
Immigration: proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10329 [19DE]
Law enforcement: improve threat assessment and protective intelligence measures in violent crime prevention, H4206 [17MY]
Liberty, TX: tribute to Liberty High School girls’ softball team, E890• [21JN]
NASA: designate Marshall Space Flight Center to provide leadership for the U.S. rocket propulsion industrial base (H.R. 5345), H5770 [27JN]
National Bible Week: observance, H9684 [28NO]
Pasadena, TX: anniversary of First Baptist Christian Academy, E357• [21MR]
——— tribute to Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo Veteran’s Committee, E1324• [27SE]
Polk County, TX: anniversary of Alabama-Coushatta Tribe powwow, E800• [7JN]
Religion: importance and impact of Bible on individuals and on development of American culture, H9684 [28NO]
Silsbee, TX: tribute to Silsbee High School boys’ basketball team, E587• [7MY]
Space policy: provide for authorization and supervision of nongovernmental space activities (H.R. 2809), H3486 [24AP]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H94 [10JA], H1260 [26FE]
Taxation: use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, H30 [9JA]
Tyler County, TX: anniversary of Tyler County Dogwood Festival, E411• [10AP]
Votes: position on missed, H5115• [13JN], H9522• [14NO], H10532• [21DE]
Tributes
Antone, William D., E1452• [26OC]
Bush, George, H9812 [10DE]
Koenning, Anna L. Richards, E927• [27JN]
Taylor, R.B. (Bob), E567• [27AP]
Watts, Charles E. (Billy), E51• [17JA]
Westbrook, Billy Joe, E197• [15FE]
Zarcaro, John G., E1231• [12SE]
BABY BUREAU (organization)
Remarks in House
Tribute, H7828 [5SE]
BACHUS, SPENCER (a former Senator from Alabama)
Remarks in Senate relative to
Eximbank: nominations considered en bloc, unanimous-consent request, S2254 [18AP]
BACKGROUND CHECK COMPLETION ACT
Motions
Enact (H.R. 3464): consideration, H1287 [27FE]
Proposals
Consideration of H.R. 3464, provisions, H1247 [26FE], H1286 [27FE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3464), H1251, H1252 [26FE], H1283–H1285 [27FE], H1621 [15MR], H1707 [20MR]
——— consideration, H1286 [27FE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1923), S1863 [21MR]
Rulings of the Chair
Enact (H.R. 3464): consideration, H1286 [27FE]
BACKGROUND CHECK EXPANSION ACT
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2009), S1296 [1MR]
BACKPAGE.COM (Internet site)
Remarks in Senate
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of human trafficking on the Internet, S52 [8JA]
Courts: indictment of Backpage.com (Internet site) executives for facilitating prostitution, money laundering, and other crimes, S2053, S2081 [11AP]
BACKYARD BEANS COFFEE CO.
Remarks in House
Lansdale, PA, Council: Business of the Month award recipient, H7092 [24JY]
BACON, CHRISTOPHER T.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3949 [14JN]
BACON, DON (a Representative from Nebraska)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4707 [24MY]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5788 [27JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Air Force: acknowledge readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls (see H. Res. 1010), H6649 [23JY]
Armed Forces: ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H1544 [13MR]
——— expand circumstances under which participants may elect to discontinue participation in the Survivor Benefits Plan (see H.R. 6281), H5974 [28JN]
——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H4243 [18MY]
——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H9153 [27SE]
Army: express that not fully resourcing the Army in a timely manner erodes its ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to its ability to conduct military operations (see H. Res. 1007), H6649 [23JY]
Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H6113 [11JY]
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), H8886 [25SE]
Christmas Day: express that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas (see H. Res. 637), H10270 [17DE]
Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see H.R. 4734), H18 [8JA]
Crime: enhance penalties for stalkers of children (see H.R. 4203), H555 [18JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see H.R. 5485), H9449 [26OC]
Dept. of Defense: ensure appropriations legislation are considered only as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 813), H3397 [17AP]
——— 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), H5363 [20JN]
Dept. of Education: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H9460 [30OC]
Dept. of Energy: establish new goals and carry out certain demonstration projects relative to energy storage (see H.R. 5610), H8728 [13SE]
——— reauthorize Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (see H.R. 3681), H1179 [14FE]
Dept. of HHS: expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see H.R. 820), H784 [5FE]
——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see H.R. 959), H3444 [18AP]
——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1676), H3978 [15MY]
——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (see H.R. 5329), H4739 [1JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize cyber incident response teams (see H.R. 5074), H1220 [20FE]
——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (see H.R. 6400), H6463 [17JY]
——— develop a strategy to secure schools and institutions of higher education from acts of terrorism, active shooters, and other homeland security threats (see H.R. 5731), H3884 [9MY]
——— establish Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (see H.R. 6439), H6587 [19JY]
——— establish Office of Biometric Identity Management (see H.R. 5206), H1476 [7MR]
——— prepare a maritime border threat analysis and design a strategic plan based on such analysis (see H.R. 5869), H4209 [17MY]
——— promote creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs (see H.R. 6713), H8728 [13SE]
——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 6992), H9432 [12OC]
——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 6136), H5363 [20JN]
Dept. of HUD: meet the needs of homeless children, youth, and families, and honor assessments and priorities of local communities (see H.R. 1511), H4981 [7JN]
Dept. of Justice: provide death benefits for campus police officers (see H.R. 3569), H5153 [13JN]
——— 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]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1268 [26FE]
——— reauthorize Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program and promote initiatives to reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism (see H.R. 4221), H1227 [23FE]
——— require a certain percentage of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grant funds to be used for salaries and benefits of school resource officers (see H.R. 7209), H9758 [30NO]
Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H6650 [23JY]
Dept. of the Interior: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H4850 [6JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: make available an online tax calculator to estimate the change in an individual’s income tax liability made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (see H.R. 4780), H168 [11JA]
Dept. of Transportation: adjust and provide flexibility in hours of service requirements relative to transportation of agricultural commodities, short-haul operations, and sleeper berths and reduce paperwork (see H.R. 6178), H8887 [25SE]
——— 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), H5507 [21JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H629 [25JA]
——— grant eligibility for Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 1379), H5094 [12JN]
——— improve benefits and services for women veterans (see H.R. 2452), H1335 [27FE]
——— make grants to public institutions of higher education for establishment of Veterans Resource Centers (see H.R. 6766), H8107 [10SE]
——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H4981 [7JN]
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), H5022 [8JN]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5286 [19JN]
Drugs: authorize employees of a hospice program to handle controlled substances in the residence of a deceased hospice patient to assist in disposal (see H.R. 5041), H3750 [3MY]
——— modify offenses relative to fentanyl (see H.R. 5459), H3783 [7MY]
——— remove barriers to access to residential substance use disorder treatment services under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 2938), H3835 [8MY]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6651 [23JY]
Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (see H. Res. 128), H3097 [10AP]
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]
FCC: ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking of content, services, and devices and impairment of Internet traffic, limit authority to preempt State law, and consider Internet service to be an information service (see H.R. 4682), H3931 [10MY]
FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (see H.R. 4077), H5201 [14JN]
Federal agencies and departments: require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H18 [8JA]
Federal aid programs: recognize essential benefit of Medicare and Social Security programs to current enrollees and strengthen such programs for future generations (see H. Res. 1026), H7921 [6SE]
Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 964), H1178 [14FE]
Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H7728 [26JY]
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), H1507 [9MR]
Foreign policy: 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), H3931 [10MY]
FTC: prohibit pyramid promotional schemes and ensure compensation is not based upon recruitment of participants into a plan, but on sales to individuals who use products or services sold (see H.R. 3409), H6042 [10JY]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]
Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H603 [20JA]
Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]
Health: 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), H3342 [16AP]
Immigration: allow certain foreign nationals in the U.S. who are in temporary protected status to be adjusted to legal permanent resident status (see H.R. 4184), H6112 [11JY]
——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6651 [23JY]
——— 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]
——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H584 [19JA]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9152 [27SE]
Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions and reinstate such coverage in the case of a court ruling that would hinder such coverage (see H. Res. 1066), H8726 [13SE]
——— restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (see H.R. 762), H7756 [17AU]
Iran: 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), H8728 [13SE]
——— impose sanctions relative to Iranian financial institutions and development and use of Iranian digital currency (see H.R. 7321), H10269 [17DE]
Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H5094 [12JN]
——— 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]
Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H5649 [25JN]
Medicare: provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H3444 [18AP]
——— provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs (see H.R. 4841), H4850 [6JN]
——— provide for temporary stabilization of Medicare Advantage payments following Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6809), H8725 [13SE]
——— provide that Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation on payments for drugs and biologicals shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 4392), H630 [25JA]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H3783 [7MY]
Members of Congress: permit office of a Member of the House to employ a certain number of interns under the Members’ Representational Allowance without affecting number of other employees (see H.R. 6956), H9150 [27SE]
Motor vehicles: recognize and support efforts to educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving (see H. Res. 493), H8172 [12SE]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]
National Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]
National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H903 [6FE]
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H170 [11JA]
NATO: support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain (see H. Res. 1053), H7920 [6SE]
NIST: improve assistance provided by Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relative to cybersecurity (see H.R. 5517), H3707 [26AP]
Patents: strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H7871 [5SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 5963), H6196 [13JY]
——— 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]
Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1138), H9511 [13NO]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 15), H4694 [23MY]
——— ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 28), H4778 [5JN]
——— restore financial solvency and improve governance in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail (see H.R. 756), H3783 [7MY]
——— restore pre-existing service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 31), H4778 [5JN]
Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]
Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H6196 [13JY]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5339), H9092 [26SE]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5286 [19JN]
Smithsonian Institution: establish the National Museum of the American Latino (see H.R. 2911), H9449 [26OC]
Social Security: replace windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment (see H.R. 6933), H9420 [5OC]
Southwest Airlines Co.: commend Tammie Jo Bonnell Shults and crew for efforts to safely land aircraft suffering in-flight engine failure and express condolences to family of Jennifer Riordan who died during the flight (see H. Res. 837), H3452 [23AP]
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), H1373 [5MR]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5286 [19JN]
Taxation: allow individuals to save additional amounts in their ABLE accounts above the current annual maximum contribution if they work and earn an income (see H.R. 1896), H4694 [23MY]
——— allow qualified distributions from health savings account for certain home care expenses (see H.R. 6813), H9569 [16NO]
——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H6175 [12JY]
——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 2310), H1178 [14FE]
——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H676 [29JA]
——— provide for treatment of certain direct primary care service arrangements and periodic provider fees (see H.R. 365), H3342 [16AP]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 184), H6196 [13JY]
U.N.: disapprove U.N. General Assembly resolution on U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel (see H. Res. 671), H630 [25JA]
U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H4243 [18MY]
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: anniversary (see H. Res. 1070), H8732 [17SE]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6796), H8724 [13SE]
Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1818), H82 [9JA]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5286 [19JN]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H8171 [12SE]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9408 [28SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5553), H3440 [18AP]
Dept. of Defense: carry out certain activities to ensure readiness relative to joint electromagnetic spectrum operations (see H.R. 5522), H3342 [16AP]
——— develop a plan for countering emerging and deliberate infectious disease threats (see H.R. 5482), H3209 [12AP]
——— submit to Congress a plan for improvements to traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress research (see H.R. 5528), H3395 [17AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: develop an engagement strategy with State and local fusion centers (see H.R. 5079), H1226 [23FE]
——— provide for responsibility of National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems (see H.R. 5733), H3885 [9MY]
Firearms: increase punishment for straw purchasing (see H.R. 5134), H1340 [1MR]
——— provide States with limited authority to reduce frequency with which qualified law enforcement officers must meet firearm training standards to be eligible to carry a concealed firearm (see H.R. 4896), H731 [30JA]
Immigration: expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (see H.R. 6580), H7722 [26JY]
Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act: improve (see H.R. 6105), H5199 [14JN]
Small business: provide contractors with information on an agency’s administration of change orders to allow them to make informed decisions on pricing of bids or proposals (see H.R. 4754), H131 [10JA]
Taiwan Defense Assessment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5680), H3781 [7MY]
Constitutional authority statements
Armed Forces: take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program (H.R. 5553), H3442 [18AP]
Dept. of Defense: carry out certain activities to ensure readiness relative to joint electromagnetic spectrum operations (H.R. 5522), H3342 [16AP]
——— develop a plan for countering emerging and deliberate infectious disease threats (H.R. 5482), H3210 [12AP]
——— submit to Congress a plan for improvements to traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress research (H.R. 5528), H3396 [17AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: develop an engagement strategy with State and local fusion centers (H.R. 5079), H1226 [23FE]
——— provide for responsibility of National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems (H.R. 5733), H3886 [9MY]
Firearms: increase punishment for straw purchasing (H.R. 5134), H1341 [1MR]
——— provide States with limited authority to reduce frequency with which qualified law enforcement officers must meet firearm training standards to be eligible to carry a concealed firearm (H.R. 4896), H732 [30JA]
Immigration: expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (H.R. 6580), H7726 [26JY]
Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act: improve (H.R. 6105), H5200 [14JN]
Small business: provide contractors with information on an agency’s administration of change orders to allow them to make informed decisions on pricing of bids or proposals (H.R. 4754), H132 [10JA]
Taiwan Defense Assessment Commission: establish (H.R. 5680), H3782 [7MY]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H3099 [11AP], H5509 [22JN]
Remarks
Appropriations: making continuing, H493 [18JA]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3181 [12AP]
Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth: observance of Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day, H4587 [23MY]
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5718 [26JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: develop an engagement strategy with State and local fusion centers (H.R. 5079), H1667, H1668, H1669 [19MR]
——— improve effectiveness of efforts to identify and address homeland security risks to surface transportation, secure against vehicle-based attacks, and assess new security technologies and measures (H.R. 5131), H1669, H1670 [19MR]
——— provide for responsibility of National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems (H.R. 5733), H5630, H5631, H5632 [25JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), H5617 [25JN]
Firearms: increase punishment for straw purchasing (H.R. 5134), H3959 [15MY]
——— provide States with limited authority to reduce frequency with which qualified law enforcement officers must meet firearm training standards to be eligible to carry a concealed firearm (H.R. 4896), H3959 [15MY]
Flag Day: observance, E847• [14JN]
GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H493 [18JA]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, H8892 [26SE]
Immigration: expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (H.R. 1970), H3959 [15MY]
——— expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (H.R. 6580), H8847 [25SE]
Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (H.R. 3325), H9771 [10DE]
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H8893 [26SE]
National Police Week: observance, H3959 [15MY]
National Women’s History Month: observance, H1248 [26FE]
Small business: provide contractors with information on an agency’s administration of change orders to allow them to make informed decisions on pricing of bids or proposals (H.R. 4754), H3801 [8MY]
Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H493 [18JA]
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: observance, H3578 [26AP]
Transportation Security Administration: improve threat information sharing, integrated operations, and law enforcement training for transportation security (H.R. 5089), H1673, H1674 [19MR]
——— require Federal Air Marshal Service to utilize risk-based strategies (H.R. 4467), H1671, H1672, H1673 [19MR]
Tuesday’s Children (organization): tribute, H3578 [26AP]
Tributes
Fry, Grace, H9771 [10DE]
Gaiashkibos, Judi, H9099 [27SE]
Henrichs, Ruth, H4743 [5JN]
Johnson, Les, H9101 [27SE]
Sanders, Rita, H9770 [10DE]
Shannon, Rose Ann, H1248 [26FE]
Sun-Ha Lim, H8895 [26SE]
Vaughn, Cleveland, Jr., E97• [25JA]
BADAL, ROBERT
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S1161 [15FE]
BADAWI, RAIF
Bills and resolutions
Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (see S. Res. 613), S5831 [22AU]
——— condemn and hold Mohammed bin Salman and those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, call for negotiations to end war in Yemen and dispute with Qatar, and urge release of political prisoners (see S. Res. 714), S7319 [5DE]
Remarks in Senate
Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (S. Res. 613), S5834 [22AU]
Texts of
S. Res. 613, call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom in Saudi Arabia, S5834 [22AU]
S. Res. 714, condemn and hold Mohammed bin Salman and those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, call for negotiations to end Saudi Arabian war in Yemen and dispute with Qatar, and urge release of political prisoners, S7320 [5DE]
BADAWI, SAMAR
Bills and resolutions
Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (see S. Res. 613), S5831 [22AU]
Remarks in Senate
Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (S. Res. 613), S5834 [22AU]
Texts of
S. Res. 613, call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom in Saudi Arabia, S5834 [22AU]
BADE, RACHAEL
Articles and editorials
Conservatives Irate Over GOP’s Spending Hypocrisy, H3109 [11AP]
BADGER, MICHAEL
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1459 [26OC]
BAER, MARC
Appointments
Congressional Award Board, H627 [25JA]
BAEZ, LUIS
Remarks in House
Hurricanes: tribute to Worcester, MA, Police Dept., members for efforts to provide disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, E100 [25JA]
BAGLIERI, JANET
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1251 [13SE]
BAHADORI, HAMID
Letters
Route 66 Centennial Commission Act, H6218 [16JY]
BAHAMAS, COMMONWEALTH OF THE
Remarks in House
Carnival Elation (vessel): Association for the Rescue at Sea Cruise Ship Humanitarian Assistance Award and International Maritime Organization Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea recipient, E1249 [13SE]
BAHRAIN, KINGDOM OF
Bills and resolutions
Arms sales: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 65), S6770 [10OC]
Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf: recognize U.S. role in evolving energy landscape in member countries (see H. Res. 795), H1754 [21MR]
Motions
Arms sales: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), S7020, S7027 [15NO]
Notices
Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2513 [7MY], S2768 [17MY], S5447–S5449 [30JY], S6719–S6730 [9OC]
Remarks in House
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, E563 [27AP]
Remarks in Senate
Arms sales: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), motion to discharge, S7023–S7027, S7042 [15NO]
——— disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), unanimous-consent agreement, S6908 [13NO]
Human rights: violations, S1159 [15FE]
Public demonstrations: anniversary of protests, S1159 [15FE]
BAILEY, BARBARA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1667 [13DE]
BAILEY, BERTRAND M., SR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E221 [26FE]
BAILEY, DAVID
Remarks in House
Tribute, H3939 [15MY]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2690 [16MY]
BAILEY, KAYLA
Remarks in Senate
Gulf County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]
BAILEY, MARIEL
Remarks in House
Tribute, E512 [23AP]
BAINBRIDGE, GA
Remarks in House
Corps of Engineers: convey land parcels known as Earle May Recreational Area to Bainbridge, GA, H4832, H4833 [6JN]
BAIOCCO, DANA
Cloture motions
CPSC: nomination, S2761 [17MY], S2787 [21MY]
Histories
Profile—Dana Baiocco, Partner, Jones Day (law firm), S2809 [22MY]
Motions
CPSC: nomination, S2761 [17MY]
Remarks in Senate
CPSC: nomination, S2781 [21MY], S2802, S2809–S2811, S2814 [22MY]
——— nomination, unanimous-consent agreement, S2787 [21MY]
Reports filed
Nomination to the CPSC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S298 [18JA]
BAIR, SHEILA C.
Letters
Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1652 [13MR]
BAKER, ALLAN
Remarks in House
Fulton, NY: tribute to Fulton Fire Dept., for Oswego River rescue, E130 [2FE]
BAKER, BERNADA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E655 [15MY]
BAKER, BONNIE AND JOHN (HANK)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1453 [26OC]
BAKER, DANIEL
Remarks in House
Japan: express condolences to families of victims of military plane crash, H10322 [19DE]
Tribute, H10174 [13DE]
BAKER, FRAN
Remarks in House
West Chamber (organization): Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E520 [24AP]
BAKER, FRAZIER B.
Bills and resolutions
Postmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office, Lake City, SC: designate (see H.R. 7230), H9819 [10DE]
Remarks in House
Postmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office, Lake City, SC: designate (H.R. 7230), H10082 [11DE], E1646 [11DE]
Remarks in Senate
Postmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office, Lake City, SC: designate (H.R. 7230), S7897 [19DE]
Texts of
H.R. 7230, Postmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office, Lake City, SC, H10082 [11DE]
BAKER, HARLAN
Letters
Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act, S7973 [20DE]
BAKER, JAMES
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1291 [25SE]
BAKER, JOHN R.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E915 [26JN]
BAKER, MARK AND LORNA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E774 [5JN]
BAKER, MICHAEL K.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E600 [8MY]
BAKER, R. STAN
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be District judge, S5819 [22AU]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S5981 [28AU]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]
BAKER COUNTY, FL
Remarks in Senate
Hickox, Heather: Baker County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2034 [10AP]
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Remarks in House
William Penn Elementary School: anniversary, E612 [9MY]
Remarks in Senate
Merle Haggard Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 1988), S1526 [7MR]
Reports filed
Merle Haggard Post Office Building, Bakersfield, CA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1988), S1163 [15FE]
BAKEY, KIM
Remarks in House
Business Record (publication): Women of Influence honoree, E1272 [20SE]
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Remarks in House
Zionist Organization of America: tribute to Greater Philadelphia, PA, Chapter gala and gala honorees, E1186 [31AU]
BALAMACI, JIM
Remarks in House
Tribute, E157 [7FE]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S1431 [7MR]
BALANCE AWARENESS WEEK
Bills and resolutions
Designate (see H. Res. 1061), H8170 [12SE]
Remarks in House
Designate (H. Res. 1061), E1238 [12SE]
BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT
Bills and resolutions
Budget: balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see H.R. 5572), H3441 [18AP]
——— eliminate automatic increases for inflation from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 4848), H581 [19JA]
Messages
Bipartisan Budget Act Emergency Funding Requirements: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]
Remarks in House
Budget: impact of sequestration, H7706 [26JY]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, H2020 [22MR]
Remarks in Senate
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, S1903 [22MR]
BALCH, SAMUEL E.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2620 [10MY]
BALDAS, TRESA
Articles and editorials
Torn From Immigrant Parents, 8-Month-Old Baby Lands in Michigan, H5488 [21JN]
BALDERSON, TROY (a Representative from Ohio)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
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), H9744 [29NO]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]
NIST: authorize programs (see H.R. 6229), H8887 [25SE]
NSF: provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (see H.R. 5509), H8886 [25SE]
SBA: assume responsibility of verifying small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans (see H.R. 7169), H9667 [27NO]
Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 6227), H8172 [12SE]
Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9510 [13NO]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]
Taxation: reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H9443 [23OC]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]
Certificates of election
House of Representatives, H7862 [5SE]
Oaths of office
House of Representatives, H7862, H7868 [5SE]
Remarks
House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7863 [5SE]
Remarks in House relative to
Tribute, H7863 [5SE]
BALDONI, RUDY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E862 [19JN]
BALDWIN, TAMMY (a Senator from Wisconsin)
Amendments
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4414, S4420, S4427, S4453 [26JN], S4715, S4759, S4770 [28JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3239 [6JN], S3327, S3333, S3337, S3357, S3370 [7JN], S3603, S3604, S3630, S3631, S3633, S3638, S3716, S3717 [11JN], S3777, S3855, S3857 [12JN], S3908 [13JN], S3957 [14JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5621, S5622 [15AU], S5697 [16AU], S5783 [21AU], S5851 [22AU], S5936 [23AU]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5279, S5302, S5306, S5309 [24JY], S5363, S5377, S5384 [25JY], S5457 [30JY], S5502, S5520 [31JY], S5533 [1AU]
Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1381 [6MR], S1475, S1489, S1497 [7MR], S1579, S1580, S1588, S1594 [8MR], S1632 [12MR]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4040, S4041, S4042, S4043, S4051, S4054, S4055, S4249 [19JN], S4265, S4290 [20JN], S4348 [21JN]
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), S254, S255 [17JA]
GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S351 [19JA]
National Guard: anniversary of National Guard Youth Challenge Program (S. Res. 424), S7139, S7142 [27NO]
Appointments
Committee to escort French President Emmanuel Macron into the House Chamber, H3509 [25AP]
Committee to escort the President, H726 [30JA]
Articles and editorials
Trouble With Short-Term Health Plans in the Age of Obamacare, John Tozzi, Bloomberg Businessweek (publication), S6742 [10OC]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]
American Heart Month: designate (see S. Res. 403), S875 [12FE]
Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S6817 [11OC]
Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]
Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see S. 3290), S5955 [27AU]
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 S. 2801), S2775 [17MY]
——— ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see S. 2416), S1791 [19MR]
——— establish a tiered hiring preference for civil service jobs for members of the Reserve components (see S. 2235), S1453 [7MR]
——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA]
——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see S. 2430), S2342 [23AP]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 54), S1792 [19MR]
——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see S. 1086), S2553 [8MY]
Arts and humanities: support development of arts businesses, jobs, and growth of creative economy (see S. 661), S2120 [12AP]
Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (see S. Res. 432), S1792 [19MR]
Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see S. Res. 459), S2075 [11AP]
Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]
Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S1165 [15FE]
Bureau of the Census: improve Federal data collection by requiring collection of information on sexual orientation and gender identity in decennial census and American Community Survey (see S. 3314), S5620 [15AU]
——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see S. 2578), S2041 [10AP]
Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]
Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]
Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]
CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see S. 2076), S4282 [20JN]
——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (see S. 2579), S1845 [20MR]
Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]
China: condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities (see S. Res. 667), S6542 [4OC]
——— safeguard certain U.S. technology and intellectual property from export to or influence by China and protect U.S. industry from unfair competition by China (see S. 3361), S5759 [21AU]
Civil liberties: protect rights of citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding patchwork of local and State prohibitions (see S. 1092), S4513 [27JN]
Climate: recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (see S. Res. 708), S7133 [27NO]
Colleges and universities: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 3205), S4950 [12JY]
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 S. 2098), S841 [8FE]
Committee To Investigate Sexual Abuse Within U.S. Olympic Gymnastics (Senate, Special): establish (see S. Res. 396), S704 [7FE]
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 S. 2872), S2773 [17MY] (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: clarify authority relative to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator (see S. 2702), S2261 [18AP]
Corp. for National and Community Service: increase program opportunities, exclude AmeriCorps education awards from taxation, and provide information on national service programs and education for service opportunities (see S. 3665), S7190 [28NO]
——— recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]
Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]
Credit: improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see S. 2417), S907 [13FE]
——— prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see S. 1143), S6143 [12SE]
Crime: prohibit gay and trans panic defense (see S. 3188), S4875 [10JY]
——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S4734 [28JN]
——— support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see S. Res. 487), S2485 [26AP]
Cuba: lift trade embargo (see S. 1286), S613 [5FE]
DEA: allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals (see S. 2659), S2120 [12AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: encourage and promote urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices (see S. 3005), S3034 [6JN]
——— enter into self-determination contracts with Indian tribes and tribal organizations to carry out Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see S. 3046), S3601 [11JN]
——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers (see S. 2762), S5619 [15AU]
——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program (see S. 1839), S5619 [15AU]
——— 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 S. 503), S907 [13FE]
——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S2969 [4JN]
——— reauthorize the organic agriculture research and extension initiative (see S. 2404), S2969 [4JN]
——— require base acres planted to fruits, vegetables, and wild rice to be considered planted to a covered commodity for purposes of any recalculation of base acres relative to commodity program eligibility (see S. 2263), S1687 [13MR]
Dept. of Commerce: require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see S. 3440), S6189 [17SE]
Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S2595 [9MY]
Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]
——— establish a pilot grant program to support career and technical education exploration programs in middle schools (see S. 1814), S3907 [13JN]
——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see S. 2598), S1947 [22MR]
——— improve career and technical education opportunities for adult learners (see S. 3083), S3982 [18JN]
——— issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process (see S. 3435), S6142 [12SE]
——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE]
——— provide for preparation of career and technical education teachers (see S. 2737), S2391 [24AP]
——— simplify Federal student loan repayment process, increase usage of income-based repayment plan, reduce fees, target assistance to low-income borrowers, and limit aggressive debt collection practices (see S. 3584), S6815 [11OC]
——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see S. 3110), S4343 [21JN]
——— update postsecondary student data system to ensure students and families have access to accurate and complete information on student outcomes (see S. 1121), S5004 [17JY]
Dept. of Energy: carry out a program to provide payments to communities in which a nuclear powerplant that has ceased generating electricity and that stores spent nuclear fuel on-site is located (see S. 1903), S6496 [3OC]
Dept. of HHS: ensure medications are affordable through increasing transparency, spurring innovation, and protecting competition (see S. 3411), S6038 [5SE]
——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see S. 292), S1452 [7MR]
——— reauthorize Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (see S. 3482), S7133 [27NO]
——— reauthorize Rural Emergency Medical Service Training and Equipment Assistance Program (see S. 2830), S2623 [10MY]
——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (see S. 2278), S46 [4JA]
——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see S. 3363), S5831 [22AU]
Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure humane treatment of pregnant detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see S. 3225), S5003 [17JY]
Dept. of Justice: allow denial of transfer of firearms or issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see S. 2458), S1243 [27FE]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1338 [5MR]
——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7587 [13DE]
Dept. of Labor: promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment (see S. 3802), S7989 [20DE]
——— provide reasonable break time at the workplace for nursing mothers (see S. 2122), S300 [18JA]
Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S3293 [7JN]
——— monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (see S. 1292), S1630 [12MR]
——— require a report on, and authorize technical assistance for, accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Syria (see S. 905), S1845 [20MR]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (see S. 943), S1765 [15MR]
Dept. of Transportation: improve safety, efficiency, and reliability of movement of goods through ports and intermodal connections to ports (see S. 3273), S5519 [31JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (see S. 3130), S7243 [29NO]
——— establish a permanent community care program, improve recruitment of health care providers, and improve construction (see S. 2906), S2835 [22MY]
——— expand health care and benefits for veterans who are victims of military sexual trauma (see S. 833), S500 [24JA]
——— increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see S. 1596), S4875 [10JY]
——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see S. 2105), S2121 [12AP]
——— provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (see S. 2038), S6143 [12SE]
——— provide for treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on the Marshall Islands who are suffering from radiation-related illness (see S. 2821), S2623 [10MY]
Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S2992 [5JN]
Drugs: address the opioid crisis (see S. 2680), S2219 [17AP]
——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see S. 2317), S301 [18JA]
Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 352), S6224 [18SE]
Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S5067 [18JY]
Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see S. 3615), S6964 [14NO]
——— provide for certain contracting requirements to promote fair and safe workplaces (see S. 3077), S3951 [14JN]
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 S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP]
——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see S. 2364), S705 [7FE]
——— 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 S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU]
——— update and modernize reporting requirements for contaminants in drinking water and provide assistance to disadvantaged communities to improve water quality testing and compliance with standards (see S. 3192), S4916 [11JY]
Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (see S. Res. 168), S4037 [19JN]
Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]
FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE]
——— establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (see S. 2343), S1845 [20MR]
——— expand and clarify prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and require telephone service providers to offer technology to subscribers to reduce unwanted telephone calls (see S. 2705), S2261 [18AP]
——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see S. 1682), S5932 [23AU]
——— lengthen statute of limitations for enforcing robocall violations (see S. 2694), S2261 [18AP]
FDA: define the term natural cheese (see S. 2322), S300 [18JA]
——— prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (see S. 974), S1630 [12MR]
FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (see S. 1989), S1220 [26FE]
Federal agencies and departments: provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (see S. 2276), S6817 [11OC]
——— require publication of annual reports required under ‘‘Buy American Hire American’’ Executive order (see S. 3006), S3034 [6JN]
Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see S. 3151), S4512 [27JN]
FEMA: establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2880), S2993 [5JN]
Financial institutions: grant State attorneys general ability to issue subpoenas to investigate suspected violations of State laws applicable to national banks (see S. 2272), S2486 [26AP]
——— permit captive insurance companies that were members of a Federal Home Loan Bank prior to a certain date to continue to be eligible to be members of such a Bank (see S. 2361), S1221 [26FE]
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 S. 1212), S4513 [27JN]
——— ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers (see S. 3211), S4951 [12JY]
——— facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see S. 593), S6029 [4SE]
——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see S. 3304), S5517 [31JY]
Foreign trade: require that any trade agreement eligible for expedited consideration by Congress include requirements relative to paying adequate wages and maintaining sustainable production methods (see S. 2566), S1765 [15MR]
Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5955 [27AU]
——— tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]
Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S7243 [29NO]
FTC: establish duties to require online service providers to protect user data and prohibit use of user data to their detriment (see S. 3744), S7509 [12DE]
GSA: establish BuyAmerican.gov website to collect and display information on Federal agencies’ requests for Buy American Act waivers (see S. 2284), S1317 [1MR]
Health: 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 S. 1112), S2391 [24AP]
Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see S. Res. 428), S1578 [8MR]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 655), S6342 [26SE]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S3602 [11JN]
Hurricanes: pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 445), S1948 [22MR]
Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see S. 281), S6304 [25SE]
——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3293 [7JN]
——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see S. 2937), S4036 [19JN]
Insurance: cap prescription drug cost-sharing (see S. 3194), S4916 [11JY]
——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see S. 2554), S5268 [24JY]
——— establish an individual market reinsurance fund to provide funding for State individual market stabilization reinsurance programs (see S. 1354), S501 [24JA]
——— increase accountability of insurance companies, strengthen consumer protections, and improve quality and affordability of health insurance (see S. 2582), S1875 [21MR]
——— limit amount hospitals and physicians can charge uninsured patients and out-of-network patients who have individual market coverage (see S. 3541), S6495 [3OC]
——— require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see S. 3742), S7990 [20DE]
International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 426), S1578 [8MR]
Iran: call on the U.S. and its partners to continue support for the Iranian people in their fight for freedom and prosperity (see S. 2528), S1578 [8MR]
——— condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S110 [9JA]
IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S6771 [10OC]
Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN]
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 S. Res. 481), S2554 [8MY]
Korea, Republic of: reaffirm alliance with the U.S., support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, and recognize games’ contribution to peace and hope for negotiation with North Korea on denuclearization (see S. Res. 384), S549 [29JA]
Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]
Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]
Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]
LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 563), S4734 [28JN]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 579), S5066 [18JY]
McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]
Medicaid: delay reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system (see S. 2897), S4344 [21JN]
——— streamline enrollment of certain providers and suppliers across State lines to facilitate access to out-of-State pediatric care for children and their families (see S. 2415), S5955 [27AU]
Medicare: cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see S. 1879), S6965 [14NO]
——— establish part E public health plans available to everyone (see S. 2708), S2262 [18AP]
——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see S. 3768), S7790 [18DE]
Medicare/Medicaid: protect (see S. 3330), S5582 [1AU]
Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]
Mental health: strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits (see S. 2301), S168 [11JA]
Military Retiree Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 377), S614 [5FE]
Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]
National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see S. Res. 695), S7051 [15NO]
National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 698), S7051 [15NO]
National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S5832 [22AU]
National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 625), S6143 [12SE]
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 419), S1316 [1MR]
National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 642), S6224 [18SE]
National GIS Day: designate (see S. Res. 701), S7052 [15NO]
National Kinship Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 637), S6224 [18SE]
National Labor Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]
National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S6817 [11OC]
National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 702), S7052 [15NO]
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 S. 3172), S6342 [26SE]
National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 705), S7088 [26NO]
National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]
National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 591), S5267 [24JY]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 397), S704 [7FE]
National Senior Corps Week: designate (see S. Res. 483), S2440 [25AP]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]
National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 400), S851 [9FE]
National Wear Red Day: designate (see S. Res. 403), S875 [12FE]
National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 558), S4734 [28JN]
National Women’s History Month: designate (see S. Res. 448), S1948 [22MR]
National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 632), S6223 [18SE]
Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 702), S7052 [15NO]
Native Americans: enhance protections of tangible cultural heritage (see S. 1400), S1875 [21MR]
New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 3591), S6815 [11OC]
NIH: conduct or support further comprehensive research for creation of a universal influenza vaccine (see S. 2438), S1164 [15FE]
NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see S. 2810), S2594 [9MY]
——— strengthen protections for employees wishing to advocate for improved wages, hours, or other terms or conditions of employment and provide stronger remedies for interference with these rights (see S. 2143), S613 [5FE]
Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]
Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see S. 58), S4875 [10JY]
Pensions: provide greater spousal protection under defined contribution plans, expand access to retirement savings, and increase financial literacy (see S. 3436), S6142 [12SE]
Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN]
Postal Service: authorize inspection of certain suspicious packages for illicit materials without a warrant (see S. 2741), S2391 [24AP]
——— ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6223 [18SE]
Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see S. 3029), S4370 [25JN]
Railroads: require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see S. 2360), S581 [30JA]
Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7243 [29NO]
Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]
SEC: require certain additional disclosure by pharmaceutical companies relative to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (see S. 2885), S3907 [13JN]
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY] (see S. Res. 734), S7926 [19DE]
Social Security: improve Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers (see S. 3494), S6304 [25SE]
Taxation: allow a credit for qualified conservation contributions which include national scenic trails (see S. 2603), S1947 [22MR]
——— allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (see S. 2718), S2321 [19AP]
——— expand exclusion for energy conservation subsidies provided by public utilities to include subsidies for water conservation and storm water management (see S. 1464), S4369 [25JN]
——— increase age limits for ABLE account eligibility (see S. 817), S5518 [31JY]
——— modify definition of municipal solid waste (see S. 2371), S612 [5FE]
——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 2568), S2553 [8MY]
Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S6145 [12SE]
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 S. 2823), S5619 [15AU]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S6144 [12SE]
Venezuela: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, urge release of political prisoners, and support OAS review of, and response to, human rights abuses (see S. Res. 363), S188 [16JA]
——— provide humanitarian assistance, defend democratic governance, and combat widespread public corruption (see S. 1018), S23 [3JA]
Veterans: increase amounts payable for dependency and indemnity compensation and modify requirements for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans rated totally disabled at the time of death (see S. 1990), S2075 [11AP]
Voting: require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (see S. 3049), S6305 [25SE]
Wildlife: support State and tribal efforts to implement management strategies on chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose and provide for research and response plans to reduce spread and prevalence of the disease (see S. 2252), S6225 [18SE]
Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see S. 1101), S7509 [12DE]
——— oppose efforts to interfere with personal health care decisions or to prevent health care providers from offering their full medical recommendations to patients (see S. Res. 526), S2924 [24MY]
Women’s Health Research Day: designate (see S. Res. 383), S521 [25JA]
Wood: accelerate use of wood in buildings, especially tall wood buildings (see S. 538), S2925 [24MY]
World Refugee Day: observance (see S. Res. 552), S4281 [20JN]
World War I: award a Congressional Gold Medal to female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as ‘‘Hello Girls’’ (see S. 3136), S5620 [15AU]
Bills and resolutions introduced
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 S. Res. 460), S2120 [12AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: establish a farm and ranch stress assistance network (see S. 2712), S2321 [19AP]
——— further plant cultivar research, development, and commercialization (see S. 2964), S2924 [24MY]
——— increase interagency cooperation in enforcement of standards for importing organic agricultural products (see S. 2927), S2877 [23MY]
——— promote dairy product innovation, including in specialty cheese, and value-added dairy product development for the economic benefit of U.S. dairy farmers and their communities (see S. 3113), S4343 [21JN]
——— reauthorize and expand grant and loan programs to States, local governments, and tribes to provide clean drinking water, sewage and solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage for rural areas (see S. 2969), S2924 [24MY]
Dept. of Commerce: prevent circumvention of antidumping and countervailing duties by nonmarket economy countries (see S. 3379), S5931 [23AU]
——— undertake certain activities to support waterfront community revitalization and resiliency (see S. 3265), S5360 [25JY]
Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see S. 3620), S6964 [14NO]
Dept. of Education: provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see S. 2483), S1316 [1MR]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize, improve, and make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants (see S. 2437), S1164 [15FE]
Dept. of Labor: promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors through certain partnerships (see S. 3082), S3982 [18JN]
Dept. of Transportation: develop and provide States and transportation planning organizations with data sets measuring the level of access by all modes of transportation to important destinations (see S. 3491), S6304 [25SE]
EPA: establish innovative water technology grant program and encourage use of innovative water technology (see S. 3012), S3035 [6JN]
FAA: establish a pilot program to provide flight training services to veterans (see S. 3322), S5582 [1AU]
FCC: provide for greater access to in-State television broadcast programming for cable and satellite subscribers in certain counties (see S. 3232), S5066 [18JY]
FDA: increase authority to restrict entrance of illicit drugs into the U.S. through international mail facilities (see S. 2739), S2391 [24AP]
Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see S. 2845), S2678 [15MY]
Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S5991 [28AU]
——— provide standards for short-term limited duration health insurance policies (see S. 2494), S1338 [5MR]
——— require group and individual health insurance coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect (see S. 3369), S5931 [23AU]
National Employee Ownership Month: designate (see S. Res. 665), S6438 [2OC]
National Guard: anniversary of National Guard Youth Challenge Program (see S. Res. 424), S1378 [6MR]
National Treasury Employees Union: anniversary (see S. Res. 378), S468 [23JA]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers and penalties for violators, disclose safety violations, and clarify employer’s duty to provide a safe worksite (see S. 2621), S1948 [22MR]
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: require payment of user fees by qualified professional asset managers seeking an individual exemption from certain requirements to enhance pension protection (see S. 2318), S254 [17JA]
Public works: ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the U.S. (see S. 2865), S2724 [16MY]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR]
SEC: repeal rule making open market stock repurchases by public companies easier and require percentage of company boards to be picked by employees (see S. 2605), S1947 [22MR]
——— revise shareholder threshold for registration under Securities Exchange Act for issuers that receive support through certain Federal universal service support mechanisms (see S. 3650), S7051 [15NO]
Ships and vessels: expand domestic content requirements for certain shipboard components (see S. 2731), S2342 [23AP]
Taxation: reduce applicable percentage under the premium assistance tax credit for households with young adults (see S. 2529), S1578 [8MR]
Vel R. Phillips Post Office Building, Milwaukee, WI: designate (see S. 3466), S6223 [18SE]
Workers’ Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 486), S2485 [26AP]
Cloture motions
Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S965 [14FE], S1146 [15FE]
Letters
Rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage: National Association of Insurance Commissioners, S6741 [10OC]
——— several healthcare organizations, S6740 [10OC]
Remarks
Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (S. 510), S574 [30JA]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S574 [30JA]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5535 [1AU]
Appropriations: making continuing, S402 [21JA]
Brennan, Michael B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2545 [8MY]
Climate: effects of climate change, S1679 [13MR]
——— impact of climate change on tourism, S1679 [13MR]
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, S2240 [18AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: promote dairy product innovation, including in specialty cheese, and value-added dairy product development for the economic benefit of U.S. dairy farmers and their communities, S5535 [1AU]
Dept. of Energy: develop domestic supply of molybdenum–99 for use in medical screenings and research, S4255 [20JN]
Dept. of Justice: decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, S5255 [24JY]
Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), House amendment, S2240 [18AP]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5535 [1AU]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (S. 2147), S183 [16JA], S2667 [15MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), S7836 [19DE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4255 [20JN]
FDA: prohibit funding to enforce identity standards relative to certain foods, S5535 [1AU]
Financial institutions: permit captive insurance companies that were members of a Federal Home Loan Bank prior to a certain date to continue to be eligible to be members of such a Bank (S. 2361), S1786 [19MR]
GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S402 [21JA]
Green Bay Packers (football team): anniversary, S6274 [24SE]
Harley-Davidson, Inc.: anniversary, S5952 [27AU]
I Am for the Child Day: observance, S2258 [18AP]
Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S402 [21JA]
Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (S.J. Res. 63), S6738, S6740 [10OC]
——— ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions, S6738 [10OC]
Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6668 [5OC]
——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6669 [5OC]
Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of Mexican Fiesta, S5615 [15AU]
——— anniversary of St. Matthew Christian Episcopal Church, S6274 [24SE]
National Gastroparesis Awareness Month: observance, S5911 [23AU]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S5255 [24JY]
Peshtigo, WI: anniversary of Great Peshtigo Fire, S6539 [4OC]
Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S., S2240 [18AP]
Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S402 [21JA]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to health care, S5255 [24JY], S6738 [10OC]
——— evaluation of climate change policies, S1679 [13MR]
Votes: position on missed, S574 [30JA]
Whitehouse, Senator: tribute to ongoing floor speeches on climate change, S1679 [13MR]
Statements
Short Term Medical Plans: Golden Rule Insurance Co., S6741 [10OC]
Tributes
Gross, Shel, S7130 [27NO]
La Follette, Bronson C., S2069 [11AP]
Lautenschlager, Peggy A., S2117 [12AP]
Neuenfeldt, Phil, S6273 [24SE]
Phillips, Velvalea H. Rodgers, S2479 [26AP]
Rosenthal, Hannah, S7235 [29NO]
BALDWIN COUNTY, GA
Remarks in House
REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia (organization): tribute to REACH Scholar honorees from Baldwin County, GA, E1376 [5OC]
BALDWINSVILLE, NY
Remarks in House
Canton Woods Senior Center: anniversary, E1243 [13SE]
BALDWYN, STEPHEN P.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E157 [7FE]
BALES, JOHN E.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1404 [12OC]
BALL, AUDREY L.
Remarks in House
Westmoreland Masonic Lodge No. 212: Community Builder’s Award recipient, E1291 [25SE]
BALL, ELEANOR
Remarks in House
Tribute, H1615 [15MR]
BALL, LUCILLE
Bills and resolutions
National Comedy Center, Jamestown, NY: recognize (see H.R. 6077), H5093 [12JN]
Remarks in House
National Comedy Center, Jamestown, NY: recognize (H.R. 6077), H6628, H6629 [23JY]
Reports filed
National Comedy Center Recognition Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6077) (H. Rept. 115–854), H6647 [23JY]
Texts of
H.R. 6077, National Comedy Center Recognition Act, H6628 [23JY]
BALL, SHANE
Remarks in House
Minnesota: tribute to FBI Director’s Award for Excellence recipients, H8180 [13SE]
BALLARD, MARGARET
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6810 [11OC]
BALLARD, MONTY AND ERIN
Remarks in House
Cinco Charities, Inc.: tribute to Ballard House, H3085 [10AP]
BALLARD FOUNDATION
Remarks in House
Cinco Charities, Inc.: tribute to Ballard House, H3085 [10AP]
BALLENGER, JEFF
Remarks in House
Tribute, E329 [15MR]
BALLENGER, WILLIAM
Remarks in House
Tribute, E320 [15MR]
BALLENTINE, JAMES C.
Letters
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, S2202 [17AP]
Financial Institution Living Will Improvement Act, H652 [29JA]
BALLINGER, OLOF M.
Remarks in House
World War II: anniversary of shooting down of B–17 Flying Fortress over Normandy, France, E900 [22JN]
Remarks in Senate
World War II: anniversary of shooting down of B–17 Flying Fortress over Normandy, France, S4726 [28JN]
BALLOU, EFFIE
Press releases
2018 Marks Vermont’s Wayside Restaurant’s 100th Anniversary: Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery, S1785 [19MR]
Remarks in Senate
Montpelier, VT: anniversary of Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery, S1785 [19MR]
BALTIC STATES
Amendments
Europe: express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO (H. Res. 256), H6066, H6067 [11JY]
Foreign policy: recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (S. Res. 432), S2016 [9AP]
Bills and resolutions
Foreign policy: reaffirm NATO collective defense principles, support sovereignty and express concern over Russian military activity and subversive actions, and enhance defense cooperation (see H. Res. 846), H3575 [25AP]
——— recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H3315 [13AP]
——— recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (see S. Res. 432), S1630 [12MR]
Remarks in House
Europe: express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO, H6636 [23JY]
——— express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO (H. Res. 256), H6065–H6067, H6099, H6100, H6101 [11JY], E996 [11JY]
Independence: anniversary, H1200 [15FE]
Remarks in Senate
Foreign policy: recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (S. Res. 432), S2016 [9AP]
Independence: anniversary, S1449 [7MR]
Latvia: independence anniversary, S7036 [15NO]
Reports filed
Recognize Independence Anniversary, Commend Reforms, Economic Growth, and NATO Partnership, and Support Commitment to Transatlantic Security and Military Capabilities of Baltic States: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 432), S1840 [20MR]
Texts of
H. Res. 256, express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO, H6066 [11JY]
S. Res. 432, recognize Baltic States independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities, S2017 [9AP]
S. Res. 432, recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities of Baltic States, S1634 [12MR]
BALTIMORE, MD
Articles and editorials
J. Alex Haller, Jr., John Hopkins Pediatric Surgeon Who Gained Fame in Separating Conjoined Twins, Dies, S4340 [21JN]
Bills and resolutions
Poland: recognize memorials and monuments to Katyn Massacre of Polish officers as important historical reminders and commend contributions of Polish Americans to prosperity, diversity, and strength of the U.S. (see H. Res. 893), H3977 [15MY]
Remarks in House
Congressional Softball League: tribute to Baltimore Oracles, H8896 [26SE]
Remarks in Senate
Baltimore City Board of Fire Commissioners: anniversary of appointment of Marion Bascom and Konstantine Prevas, S465 [23JA]
Drugs: tribute to roundtable discussion with local leadership relative to opioid crisis, S6166 [17SE]
Reports filed
President Street Station Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1646) (S. Rept. 115–296), S4916 [11JY]
Thurgood Marshall’s Elementary School Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1645) (S. Rept. 115–302), S4965 [16JY]
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD
Remarks in Senate
Baltimore, MD: tribute to roundtable discussion with local leadership relative to opioid crisis, S6166 [17SE]
BALTIMORE (MD) SUN
Articles and editorials
J. Alex Haller, Jr., John Hopkins Pediatric Surgeon Who Gained Fame in Separating Conjoined Twins, Dies, S4340 [21JN]
BALZA, FIRMAN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1445 [23OC], E1488 [2NO]
BAN ASBESTOS NOW ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 5114), H1333 [27FE]
BANDIMERE, JOHN, JR.
Remarks in House
West Chamber (organization): Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E521 [24AP]
BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY (business)
Remarks in House
Bandimere, John, Jr.: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E521 [24AP]
Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp.: Genesis Award recipient, E466 [16AP]
BANGERT, RANDY
Remarks in House
Colorado Press Association: Hall of Fame inductee, H3584 [26AP]
BANGLADESH, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF
Bills and resolutions
Burma: condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (see S. Res. 376), S467 [23JA]
Democracy: acknowledge victims of War of Independence and establishment of secular democracy, call for stop to radical religious organizations, and provide security for minorities and a peaceful election (see H. Res. 1156), H9573 [20NO]
——— promote free, fair, and credible elections, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma (see H. Res. 1169), H9767 [6DE]
Remarks in House
Democracy: promote free, fair, and credible elections, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma (H. Res. 1169), H10142 [12DE], E1664 [13DE]
Remarks in Senate
Burma: condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (S. Res. 376), S489–S492 [24JA], S2304 [19AP], S5884 [23AU]
——— release Dept. of State report on atrocities committed against Rohingya people and investigate and hold accountable those responsible for committing crimes against humanity, S5884, S5911 [23AU]
Disasters: anniversary of Rana Plaza garment factory collapse, S2382 [24AP]
Occupational safety and health: call for improvement of labor rights and worker safety, S2382 [24AP]
Reports filed
Condemn Violence and Abuses Against Rohingya Refugees and Journalists in Burma, Commend Bangladesh for Acceptance of Refugees and Relief Efforts, and Support Safe Repatriation Efforts: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 376), S1875 [21MR]
Nomination of Earl R. Miller To Be Ambassador to Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6222 [18SE]
Texts of
H. Res. 1169, promote free, fair, and credible elections in Bangladesh, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma, H10142 [12DE]
S. Res. 376, condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists in Burma, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts, S468 [23JA]
BANK HOLDING COMPANY ACT
Bills and resolutions
FRS: provide relief from Volcker rule prohibiting the conduct of certain investment activities for community banks (see H.R. 5659), H3741 [27AP]
BANK OF AMERICA CORP.
Remarks in Senate
Financial institutions: implementation of corporate policies that restrict banking services to clients who conduct certain firearm-related business, S2985 [5JN]
BANK SECRECY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Justice: assess usefulness of Bank Secrecy Act reporting (see H.R. 6851), H8738 [20SE]
Dept. of the Treasury: streamline requirements for currency transaction and suspicious activity reports (see H.R. 6892), H8884 [25SE]
——— update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction and suspicious activity reports (see H.R. 6850), H8738 [20SE]
——— update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction and suspicious activity reports and improve sharing of suspicious activity reports to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism (see H.R. 6068), H5093 [12JN]
Financial institutions: apply Bank Secrecy Act to art or antiquities dealers to detect and prevent money laundering (see H.R. 5886), H4242 [18MY]
GAO: conduct certain studies relative to financial transparency, financial institution beneficial ownership information, and illicit financial transaction prevention analysis (see H.R. 6865), H8742 [24SE]
BANK SECRECY INNOVATION ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 6849), H9736 [29NO]
BANK SERVICE COMPANY ACT
Reports filed
Bank Service Company Examination Coordination Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3626) (H. Rept. 115–1007), H9462 [2NO]
BANK SERVICE COMPANY EXAMINATION COORDINATION ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3626) (H. Rept. 115–1007), H9462 [2NO]
BANKING RESTRICTIONS INVOLVING NORTH KOREA (BRINK) ACT
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1591), S495 [24JA]
BANKING TRANSPARENCY FOR SANCTIONED PERSONS ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 6751), H9065–H9067 [26SE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6751) (H. Rept. 115–982), H9088 [26SE]
Texts of
H.R. 6751, provisions, H9065 [26SE]
BANKRUPTCY
Articles and editorials
Verleger—PES Bankruptcy Judge Could Inflict Lehman-Like Moment, S692 [7FE]
Bills and resolutions
Agriculture: clarify definition of the term ‘‘family farmer’’ (see S. 3721), S7356 [6DE]
Business and industry: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 2518), S1452 [7MR]
——— prohibit payment of bonuses to highly compensated employees and insiders of the debtor to perform services during the bankruptcy case (see H.R. 6912), H9089 [26SE]
Courts: modify venue requirements relative to bankruptcy proceedings (see S. 2282), S67 [8JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: require payment for damages and losses to James Doyle due to taking of private land by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as protected tortoise habitat, now designated Red Cliffs Desert Reserve (see S. 2531), S1578 [8MR]
Education: allow an individual debtor to discharge certain educational loans and educational benefits received a certain number of years before commencement of the bankruptcy case (see H.R. 6588), H7722 [26JY]
Financial institutions: reform living will process (see S. 3070), S3951 [14JN]
Puerto Rico: require disclosure of connections to debtors, creditors, or parties of interest to debt restructuring by professionals involved in the process of such restructuring (see H.R. 7355), H10336 [19DE]
Small business: address reorganization of small businesses (see S. 3689), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 7190), H9742 [29NO]
Taxation: exclude from income discharge of medical indebtedness (see H.R. 5493), H3209 [12AP]
Trusts: promote investigation of fraudulent claims against certain trusts and provide penalties against fraudulent claims against certain trusts (see S. 2564), S1765 [15MR]
Letters
Financial Institution Living Will Improvement Act: Anthony Cimino, Financial Services Roundtable (organization), H651 [29JA]
——— James C. Ballentine, American Bankers Association, H652 [29JA]
Remarks in House
Business and industry: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (H.R. 138), H1645 [15MR]
Credit: stop abusive student loan collection practices in bankruptcy cases (H.R. 137), H1570 [14MR]
Education: allow an individual debtor to discharge certain educational loans and educational benefits received a certain number of years before commencement of the bankruptcy case (H.R. 6588), E1092 [26JY]
Financial institutions: reform living will process (H.R. 4292), H650–H652 [29JA]
Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (H.R. 3913), H418 [17JA]
Mortgages: allow modification of certain mortgages on principal residences in order to reduce foreclosures (H.R. 134), H7709 [26JY]
Public utilities: dispense with requirement of providing assurance of payment for utility services under certain circumstances (H.R. 141), H3381 [17AP]
Taxation: exclude from income discharge of medical indebtedness (H.R. 5493), H3403 [18AP]
Remarks in Senate
Federal loan guaranty agencies: prohibit funding to contest and litigate certain undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5327 [25JY]
Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (S. 1105), S2667 [15MY]
Trusts: promote investigation of fraudulent claims against certain trusts and provide penalties against fraudulent claims against certain trusts (S. 2564), S7042 [15NO]
Texts of
H.R. 4292, Financial Institution Living Will Improvement Act, H650 [29JA]
S. 2282, Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act, S68 [8JA]
S. 2518, Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act, S1456–S1460 [7MR]
BANKRUPTCY VENUE REFORM ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2282), S67 [8JA]
Texts of
S. 2282, provisions, S68 [8JA]
BANKS see Financial Institutions
BANKS, HOWARD
Remarks in House
Tribute, H10098 [11DE]
BANKS, JIM (a Representative from Indiana)
Amendments
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4225 [18MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4570 [22MY]
FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3655 [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), H3655 [26AP]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5788 [27JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see H.R. 4660), H738 [2FE]
American College of Emergency Physicians (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 906), H9463 [2NO]
American Craft Beer Week: support goals (see H. Res. 884), H9511 [13NO]
Armed Forces: ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H1544 [13MR]
——— protect U.S. military personnel from malaria (see H. Res. 1062), H9444 [23OC]
——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (see H.R. 5649), H3741 [27AP]
Balance Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 1061), H9439 [19OC]
Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H9444 [23OC]
Bridges: transfer Harmony Way Bridge over the Wabash River to Illinois and Indiana (see H.R. 6793), H8887 [25SE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 2), H3064 [9AP]
——— eliminate sequestration for revised security category and eliminate reduction in discretionary appropriations and direct spending accounts for national defense (see H.R. 1441), H784 [5FE]
Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (see H. Res. 1057), H9569 [16NO]
Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]
Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Elie Wiesel for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 2230), H5286 [19JN]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: bring into the regular appropriations process (see H.R. 2553), H3397 [17AP]
——— disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see H.J. Res. 122), H1729 [20MR]
Crime: prohibit unlawful disposal in landfills or navigable waters of fetal remains resulting from an abortion (see H.R. 5637), H3705 [26AP]
——— provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 4915), H5977 [28JN]
Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 99), H3453 [23AP]
Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 4973), H2043 [22MR]
——— 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), H5225 [15JN]
Dept. of Education: carry out a grant program to secure elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5107), H5286 [19JN]
Dept. of HHS: disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (see H.R. 5889), H4778 [5JN]
——— ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 3545), H1699 [19MR]
——— establish Eye Bond Pilot Program to fund translational research and advance treatments and cures for blindness and other severe vision impairments (see H.R. 6421), H7748 [7AU]
——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (see H.R. 5890), H4739 [1JN]
Dept. of Labor: establish an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace (see H.R. 5892), H5022 [8JN]
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 Transportation: exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H5817 [27JN]
——— 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), H5153 [13JN]
——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to increase access to hepatitis C testing for Vietnam-era veterans (see H.R. 5922), H7824 [4SE]
——— carry out pilot program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 2327), H7735 [31JY]
——— conduct a pilot program on post-traumatic growth (see H.R. 5986), H4736 [29MY]
——— ensure certain educational benefits are treated as income by landlords evaluating the ability of a servicemember, veteran, or a spouse or child of a servicemember or veteran, to pay rent (see H.R. 5781), H3935 [11MY]
——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H678 [29JA]
——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws (see H.R. 5674), H3931 [10MY]
——— establish Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration (see H.R. 5644), H3706 [26AP]
——— improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary (see H.R. 5418), H3052 [29MR]
——— 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), H1729 [20MR]
——— make grants for rehabilitation of World War I memorials (see H.R. 4328), H5363 [20JN]
——— permit display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries (see H.R. 4312), H7871 [5SE]
Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H7751 [10AU]
Drugs: establish an interagency task force to improve Federal response to families impacted by substance abuse disorders (see H.R. 5891), H4736 [29MY]
Earth Science Week: designate (see H. Res. 1120), H9439 [19OC]
Employment: recognize importance of funding workforce development programs (see H. Res. 1100), H9444 [23OC]
Endangered species: provide for consideration of the totality of conservation measures in determining impact of proposed Federal agency action (see H.R. 6346), H6173 [12JY]
Endangered Species Act: require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened (see H.R. 3608), H6175 [12JY]
Federal agencies and departments: improve communication to individuals by requiring clear instructions (see H.R. 5321), H5286 [19JN]
——— prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H1179 [14FE]
Foreign policy: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1508 [9MR]
——— 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), H3444 [18AP]
Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5281), H6042 [10JY]
GAO: conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on best practices in use by Federal agencies and departments to reduce opioid usage following medical procedures (see H.R. 4903), H1755 [21MR]
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]
Guatemala: express condolences for victims of volcanic eruption, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge U.S. agencies to continue to provide assistance (see H. Res. 944), H9439 [19OC]
Immigration: fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9436 [16OC]
——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H584 [19JA]
——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H3576 [25AP]
Investments: increase portability of and access to retirement savings (see H.R. 6540), H7720 [26JY]
Iran: impose sanctions relative to Iranian financial institutions and development and use of Iranian digital currency (see H.R. 7321), H10269 [17DE]
IRS: prohibit employees from unionizing and entering into collective bargaining agreements (see H.R. 6268), H5974 [28JN]
——— prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns (see H.R. 4916), H1076 [8FE]
Israel: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel (see H.R. 2856), H1544 [13MR]
——— 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]
Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4851), H581 [19JA]
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]
Labor unions: allow question of representation affecting commerce when fewer than half of bargaining unit members had opportunity to vote in certification elections or no election was held (see H.R. 4327), H2043 [22MR]
——— protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 785), H3049 [26MR]
——— protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations and payment of dues or fees to such organizations for nonrepresentational activity (see H.R. 6544), H7720 [26JY]
Latex Allergy Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 1114), H9439 [19OC]
McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]
Medicare: establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H1127 [13FE]
——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H5201 [14JN]
——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 592), H8886 [25SE]
——— require reporting of certain data by providers and suppliers of air ambulance services for purposes of reforming reimbursements for such services (see H.R. 3378), H3707 [26AP]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H2043 [22MR]
Medicare/Medicaid: modify skilled nursing facility training lockout penalties to allow certain facilities to continue certified nurse assistant training (see H.R. 6986), H9432 [12OC]
Members of Congress: suspend salary during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 1789), H5817 [27JN]
NASA: authorize programs (see H.R. 5503), H3343 [16AP]
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see H. Res. 1065), H9444 [23OC]
National Advocacy Day: observance (see H. Res. 1013), H9439 [19OC]
National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day: designate (see H. Res. 904), H9444 [23OC]
National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see H. Res. 881), H4695 [23MY]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]
National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 973), H9668 [27NO]
National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H9449 [26OC]
National Ostomy Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H9450 [26OC]
National Principals Month: observance (see H. Res. 1116), H9439 [19OC]
National Sarcoma Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 973), H9668 [27NO]
National Workforce Development Month: observance (see H. Res. 1100), H9444 [23OC]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H1544 [13MR]
Pensions: provide for the electronic delivery of pension plan information (see H.R. 4610), H5094 [12JN]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H9439 [19OC]
Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5861), H5022 [8JN]
Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]
Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H1609 [14MR]
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), H9439 [19OC]
SBA: assume responsibility of verifying small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans (see H.R. 7169), H9667 [27NO]
Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1148), H9539 [15NO]
Taxation: encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H3707 [26AP]
——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 2092), H404 [16JA]
——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8733 [17SE]
——— make public names and addresses of foreign persons contributing certain amounts to certain tax-exempt organizations and require disclosure of foreign campaign contributions (see H.R. 6983), H9420 [5OC]
——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5649 [25JN]
——— permit fellowship and stipend compensation to be saved in an individual retirement account to facilitate savings by graduate and postdoctoral students (see H.R. 3136), H5286 [19JN]
——— prohibit States from retroactively imposing a sales tax collection duty on a remote seller and implement procedures and guidelines on future collection of such taxes (see H.R. 6824), H9153 [27SE]
——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms (see H.R. 5006), H1126 [13FE]
Turkey: express concern relative to anticipated purchase of Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile batteries (see H. Res. 951), H8743 [24SE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: define endangered species petition backlogs and provide expedited means for discharging petitions during such a backlog (see H.R. 6355), H6173 [12JY]
——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6364), H6174 [12JY]
——— prohibit designation as critical habitat of certain areas in artificial water diversion or delivery facilities under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6354), H6173 [12JY]
——— provide for greater certainty and improved planning for incidental take permit holders under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6360), H6173 [12JY]
——— provide for greater county and State consultation relative to petitions under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6345), H6173 [12JY]
——— provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 6356), H6173 [12JY]
——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 6344), H6173 [12JY]
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: anniversary (see H. Res. 1070), H9450 [26OC]
Unemployment: require substance abuse risk assessment and targeted drug testing as a condition for receipt of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3330), H1755 [21MR]
Veterans: extend homeless veterans reintegration programs and clarify eligibility for services under such programs (see H.R. 4451), H3316 [13AP]
——— provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (see H.R. 506), H82 [9JA]
Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H554 [18JA]
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 809), H9463 [2NO]
World Hepatitis Day: observance (see H. Res. 1038), H9439 [19OC]
World Space Week: designate (see H. Res. 1120), H9439 [19OC]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9539 [15NO]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9408 [28SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: codify and make permanent the Career Intermission Program to enhance retention of members (see H.R. 5348), H1727 [20MR]
Bangladesh: acknowledge victims of War of Independence and establishment of secular democracy, call for stop to radical religious organizations, and provide security for minorities and a peaceful election (see H. Res. 1156), H9573 [20NO]
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), H1476 [7MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: report biennially on actions taken to address issues that led to inclusion of veterans health care on GAO High Risk List (see H.R. 5683), H3781 [7MY]
Fort Wayne, IN: designate National Airmail Museum at Smith Field Airport (see H.R. 5039), H1211 [15FE]
Iran: condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see H. Res. 675), H18 [8JA]
Medicare: increase hospital competition (see H.R. 7084), H9443 [23OC]
Constitutional authority statements
Armed Forces: codify and make permanent the Career Intermission Program to enhance retention of members (H.R. 5348), H1728 [20MR]
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 (H.R. 5199), H1476 [7MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: report biennially on actions taken to address issues that led to inclusion of veterans health care on GAO High Risk List (H.R. 5683), H3782 [7MY]
Fort Wayne, IN: designate National Airmail Museum at Smith Field Airport (H.R. 5039), H1213 [15FE]
Medicare: increase hospital competition (H.R. 7084), H9443 [23OC]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H7773 [28AU]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H3752 [7MY], H3938 [15MY], H7773 [28AU]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H567 [19JA]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 36), H464 [17JA]
Brooks Construction Co., Inc.: Dept. of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award recipient, E1627• [10DE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3160 [12AP]
Davis, Sammy L.: Indiana Sachem Award recipient, E275• [7MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3938 [15MY], H4225, H4227 [18MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: qualifications for Sec. of Veterans Affairs, H3590 [26AP]
FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3656 [26AP]
Fort Wayne, IN: anniversary of Embassy Theater, E623• [10MY]
——— designate National Airmail Museum at Smith Field Airport, H3656 [26AP]
——— tribute to Northeast Indiana Base Community Council Race for the Warrior, E431• [11AP]
Indiana: tribute to Run for the Fallen participants, E1099• [26JY]
Kate’s Kart, Inc.: anniversary, H421 [17JA]
Knight, Christopher B.: Indiana National Guard Military Person of the Year award recipient, E1089• [26JY]
Koester’s Body and Frame Shop (business): Dept. of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award recipient, E1632• [10DE]
March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H464 [17JA]
Mother’s Day: observance, H3753 [7MY]
Mullin, Paul and Mary Kate: tribute to birth of child, E1407• [16OC]
Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (S. 3530), H10309, H10312, H10313 [19DE]
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services, H3404 [18AP]
Point of order, H10313 [19DE]
South Whitley, IN: tribute to Whitko High School participants in World School Children’s Art Exhibition in Taiwan, E49• [16JA]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H464 [17JA]
Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1279• [20SE]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H5643 [25JN]
Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 184), H7120 [24JY]
Telephones: anniversary of 9-1-1 system, H1135 [14FE]
Unity Performing Arts Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E107• [29JA]
Votes: position on missed, H5273• [19JN]
Water: repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3938 [15MY], H4225, H4227 [18MY]
Resignations
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3990 [16MY]
Tributes
Bayman, James, E65• [18JA]
Bayman, Jim, E182• [14FE]
Butcher, Charly, H7783 [4SE]
Coburn, Stan, E188• [14FE]
Ellis, Ted, E1143• [10AU]
Etzler, Leland, E217• [26FE]
Heath, Daniel, E236• [27FE]
Larue, Glen, E270• [7MR], E1137• [10AU]
Long, David, H1512 [13MR]
Stith, Hana, E1251• [13SE]
Yoder, Norm, E1625• [10DE]
BANKS, LISA J.
Letters
Corroborative witnesses to Christine Blasey Ford allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh, S6613 [5OC]
Statements
Corroboration of Christine Blasey Ford Allegations of Sexual Misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh, S6677 [5OC]
BANKS COUNTY, GA
Remarks in House
Royston, GA: anniversary of Ty Cobb Museum, H7162 [25JY]
BANKSTON, PAUL
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S471 [23JA]
BANKSTON, PAUL V.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S7581 [13DE]
BANNER, WILLIAM, JR.
Letters
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8783 [25SE]
BANNING, CA
Remarks in House
Water: ensure continued receipt of water from conveyance flume, H6383 [17JY]
BANNISTER, JEFFREY
Remarks in House
Tribute, H4783 [6JN]
BANNON, STEPHEN
Remarks in House
Trump, President: claims of executive privilege by staffers relative to investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3569 [25AP]
BANOU, INC.
Remarks in House
Khatamee, Masood: Banou, Inc., Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E273 [7MR]
BANUELOS, BOB
Remarks in House
Tribute, H1617 [15MR]
BANUELOS, TIMOTHY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1629 [10DE]
BAR HARBOR, ME
Remarks in House
Acadia National Park: clarify boundary (H.R. 4266), H1518–H1520 [13MR]
Remarks in Senate
Abbe Museum: anniversary, S6731 [9OC]
Reports filed
Acadia National Park Boundary Clarification Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2102), S5455 [30JY]
——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2102) (S. Rept. 115–319), S5618 [15AU]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4266) (H. Rept. 115–526), H628 [25JA]
Texts of
H.R. 4266, Acadia National Park Boundary Clarification Act, H1518 [13MR]
BARAJAS, HECTOR
Remarks in House
Tribute, H3195 [12AP]
BARAKAT, DEAH
Remarks in House
Our Three Winners Foundation: tribute to endowment fund, E147 [6FE]
Tribute, E147 [6FE]
BARAN, JEFFREY M.
Remarks in Senate
NRC: nomination, S2917 [24MY]
BARANWAL, RITA
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Nuclear Energy: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S7132 [27NO]
BARBER, DAVID AND LINDALU
Remarks in House
Tribute, E260 [5MR]
BARBER, ELTA
Remarks in House
California 3d Congressional District: Woman of the Year award recipient, E1491 [2NO]
BARBER, FRANK AND BETTIE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E885 [21JN]
BARBERTON, OH
Articles and editorials
Father and Son Guided Barberton City Finances for 70 Years; Era Will End This Month, E417 [10AP]
BARBOSA, JOSÉ CELSO
Bills and resolutions
José Celso Barbosa Birthplace Home National Historic Landmark: designate (see H.R. 6881), H8884 [25SE]
BARBOUR, MIKE
Remarks in Senate
Naperville Responds for Veterans (organization): tribute to ‘‘Strength and Honor’’ event in Naperville, IL, S2010 [9AP]
BARBOURVILLE, KY
Remarks in Senate
Kentucky: tribute to college basketball teams, S1325 [5MR]
BARBOZA, RAFAEL
Remarks in House
Tribute, E812 [8JN]
BARCZYK, VICTORIA
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S5072 [18JY]
BARE, KIERSTEN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1683 [19DE]
BARGAS-SIERRA, BERENICE
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S6503 [3OC]
BARING, NATHANIEL
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S5219 [23JY]
BARKEATER CHOCOLATES CO.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E713 [23MY]
BARKER, J. CAMPBELL
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3292 [7JN]
BARKER, JOHN
Remarks in Senate
Colorado VFW: Salute to Service Award recipient, S4399 [26JN]
BARKER, LOU AND ALVIN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1482 [30OC]
BARKER, ROCKY
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S4277 [20JN]
BARKER, TAYLOR
Remarks in House
National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists: Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E496 [18AP]
BARLETTA, LOU (a Representative from Pennsylvania)
Articles and editorials
As Millions Recover From Florence, Congress Has a Chance To Enact Disaster Reform, by and R. David Paulison, Hill (publication), H9036 [26SE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H7921 [6SE]
——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 4693), H5094 [12JN]
Armed Forces: prohibit provision of unpaid compensation and benefits to members found guilty of desertion and provide such back pay to families of members killed or injured while on search and rescue missions (see H.R. 4437), H405 [16JA]
Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H3931 [10MY]
Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see H. Res. 730), H1128 [13FE]
CBO: modernize scoring of preventive health legislation to assess long-term health savings (see H.R. 2953), H7754 [14AU]
CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H1477 [7MR]
Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 3530), H9460 [30OC]
Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see H.R. 8), H4738 [1JN]
Courts: protect U.S. businesses from foreign companies claiming diplomatic immunity in U.S. courts (see H.R. 5116), H1503 [8MR]
Crime: prohibit importation or transportation of child sex dolls (see H.R. 4655), H1268 [26FE]
——— 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), H3395 [17AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 5640), H6464 [17JY]
——— end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H5581 [22JN]
Dept. of Education: add a work-study program at higher education institutions for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities (see H.R. 6036), H4979 [7JN]
——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H3887 [9MY]
——— support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (see H.R. 4508), H173 [12JA]
Dept. of HHS: establish community action opioid response grant program (see H.R. 5124), H3507 [24AP]
——— publish physical activity recommendations (see H.R. 1519), H3046 [23MR]
——— reauthorize and modernize Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 5365), H3397 [17AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: alter deadlines by which an application for asylum must be made (see H.R. 4850), H1268 [26FE]
——— develop a strategy to secure schools and institutions of higher education from acts of terrorism, active shooters, and other homeland security threats (see H.R. 5731), H3884 [9MY]
——— develop an engagement strategy with State and local fusion centers (see H.R. 5079), H1342 [1MR]
——— improve suspicious activity reporting to prevent acts of terrorism (see H.R. 5094), H1503 [8MR]
——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]
——— 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), H9420 [5OC]
Dept. of Justice: extend public safety officers’ death benefits to fire police officers (see H.R. 3918), H1336 [27FE]
——— prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving Federal funds under State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 5617), H3574 [25AP]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1503 [8MR]
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), H8732 [17SE]
Dept. of the Treasury: reform Federal Insurance Office (see H.R. 3861), H4850 [6JN]
Dept. of Transportation: prepare a plan on preservation needs of Route 66 (see H.R. 66), H3096 [10AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H7751 [10AU]
——— waive copayment requirement for medical and hospital services in the case of certain billing errors and inform veterans of payment plan and waiver rights relative to untimely billing (see H.R. 1972), H1342 [1MR]
DIPG Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 69), H4139 [16MY]
Disabled: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (see H.R. 5658), H8728 [13SE]
Drugs: remove barriers to access to residential substance use disorder treatment services under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 2938), H3783 [7MY]
Employment: recognize importance of funding workforce development programs (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]
FAA: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H5817 [27JN]
Federal aid programs: recognize essential benefit of Medicare and Social Security programs to current enrollees and strengthen such programs for future generations (see H. Res. 1026), H7759 [21AU]
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]
Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 1456), H9091 [26SE]
Foreign policy: 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), H3317 [13AP]
FTC: prohibit pyramid promotional schemes and ensure compensation is not based upon recruitment of participants into a plan, but on sales to individuals who use products or services sold (see H.R. 3409), H3052 [29MR]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9758 [30NO]
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), H610 [21JA]
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]
——— 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), H584 [19JA]
——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9449 [26OC]
Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3056 [2AP]
IRS: prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns (see H.R. 4916), H1442 [6MR]
Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3097 [10AP]
——— celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3576 [25AP]
Medicare: extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H555 [18JA]
Melinda ‘Mindy’ Gene Picotti Post Office, Laceyville, PA: designate (see H.R. 6453), H6588 [19JY] (see H.R. 6606), H7723 [26JY]
Morrill, Justin Smith: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3034), H9431 [12OC]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]
National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H3148 [11AP]
National Workforce Development Month: observance (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]
NIST: improve assistance provided by Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relative to cybersecurity (see H.R. 5517), H4243 [18MY]
Oil Region National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see H.R. 6507), H8732 [17SE]
OMB: require Federal agencies to allocate grant funding to States and localities based on the number of U.S. citizens and legal residents as determined under the decennial census (see H.R. 5435), H3317 [13AP]
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), H7752 [10AU]
Route 66 Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 66), H3096 [10AP]
Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H6175 [12JY]
Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H5199 [14JN]
Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]
Taxation: allow for a credit against tax for placing in service qualified broadband property to expand the level of broadband service in a qualified rural census tract (see H.R. 6871), H8883 [25SE]
——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H4850 [6JN]
——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5153), H3931 [10MY]
——— expand use of Coverdell education savings accounts as lifelong learning accounts to pay for skills training, career-related learning, and professional development (see H.R. 6250), H5815 [27JN]
——— impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers (see H.R. 4131), H478 [17JA]
——— permit unborn children to be account beneficiaries of section 529 education savings accounts (see H.R. 4794), H555 [18JA]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 5422), H3835 [8MY]
——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see H.R. 1150), H1075 [8FE]
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), H7735 [31JY]
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), H9420 [5OC]
Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H3316 [13AP]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H6650 [23JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (see H.R. 5294), H1651 [15MR]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1652 [15MR]
Depts. of Homeland Security and Education: issue guidance on security for schools based on security standards issued for Federal buildings (see H.R. 5990), H4738 [1JN]
GSA: provide flexibility relative to leaseback of certain Federal real property (see H.R. 7319), H10269 [17DE]
Public buildings: reduce costs of Federal real estate and improve building security (see H.R. 6194), H5580 [22JN]
Public Buildings Reform Board: ensure adequate time is provided to carry out responsibilities (see H.R. 7318), H10269 [17DE]
Taxation: allow a credit for certain facilities that remediate and reclaim coal refuse sites by producing electricity from coal refuse (see H.R. 4977), H1074 [8FE]
Constitutional authority statements
Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (H.R. 5294), H1652 [15MR]
Depts. of Homeland Security and Education: issue guidance on security for schools based on security standards issued for Federal buildings (H.R. 5990), H4738 [1JN]
GSA: provide flexibility relative to leaseback of certain Federal real property (H.R. 7319), H10269 [17DE]
Public buildings: reduce costs of Federal real estate and improve building security (H.R. 6194), H5581 [22JN]
Public Buildings Reform Board: ensure adequate time is provided to carry out responsibilities (H.R. 7318), H10269 [17DE]
Taxation: allow a credit for certain facilities that remediate and reclaim coal refuse sites by producing electricity from coal refuse (H.R. 4977), H1075 [8FE]
Remarks
Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia, H9249 [28SE]
——— allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (H.R. 5294), H5115, H5116 [13JN]
Bureau of Prisons: provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (H.R. 613), E699• [21MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 113), H4319, H4320 [22MY]
——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 115), H3381 [17AP]
Carbon County, PA: anniversary, E298• [13MR]
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor: anniversary, E769• [5JN]
Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9249 [28SE]
Elizabethville, PA: tribute to Upper Dauphin Area High School girls’ softball team, E1082• [26JY]
FAA: reauthorize programs, H9036 [26SE]
——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3595 [26AP], E731• [24MY]
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, H9036 [26SE]
——— 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), H3595 [26AP], E731• [24MY]
Firearms: gun control, H4588 [23MY]
GAO: study FEMA buyout practices (H.R. 5846), H6224, H6225, H6226 [16JY]
George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (S. 2734), H6223, H6224 [16JY]
Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1082), H9036 [26SE]
House of Representatives: allow the Speaker to declare a recess to receive French President Emmanuel Macron, H3381 [17AP]
——— appreciation of opportunity to serve, E1659• [12DE]
Israel: independence anniversary, E511• [23AP]
J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX: designate (H.R. 5772), H6221 [16JY]
John Hervey Wheeler U.S. Courthouse, Durham, NC: designate (H.R. 3460), H6222 [16JY]
National Building Safety Month: observance, E731• [24MY]
Pennsylvania State Police: anniversary, E583• [3MY]
Rovegno, Rick: Carlisle, PA, Exchange Club Molly Pitcher Club Award recipient, E284• [8MR]
Sugarloaf Township, PA: anniversary of Valley Chiefs Mini-Football League, E1339• [28SE]
Tuckey, Kenneth L.: Boy Scouts of Cumberland County, PA, Friends of Scouting Award recipient, E549• [26AP]
Tunkhannock, PA: tribute to Tunkhannock Little League softball team, E1175• [24AU]
Votes: position on missed, H5136• [13JN]
Zionist Organization of America: tribute to Greater Philadelphia, PA, Chapter gala and gala honorees, E1186• [31AU]
Tributes
Borton, Christopher L., E908• [25JN]
Coleman, Marie, E25• [10JA]
Slapikas, Edward, E807• [8JN]
BARLOW, KATE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1708 [20DE]
BARNARD, DOUG, JR. (a former Representative from Georgia)
Remarks in House relative to
Tribute, H540 [18JA]
BARNES, B.J.
Remarks in House
Tribute, H10191 [13DE]
BARNES, CLARK
Remarks in House
Tribute, E44 [16JA]
BARNES, DEDER
Letters
Restoring Community Oversight of Sober Living Homes Act, E1424 [19OC]
BARNES, MADDEN
Remarks in House
Utica, NY: tribute to DAR Oneida County Chapter Good Citizens Award finalists, H3130 [11AP]
BARNES, MATTHEW
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1500 [6NO]
BARNEY, DENNY
Remarks in House
Tribute, H765 [5FE]
BARON, FRED
Articles and editorials
Pelosi Pulled Strings To Let Dying Dallas Lawyer Baron Try Experimental Cancer Drug, H1708 [20MR]
BARR, ANDY (a Representative from Kentucky)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4712 [24MY]
Dept. of HUD: set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), H5180 [14JN]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4977 [7JN]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]
World Bank Group: increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), H451 [17JA]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5788 [27JN], H5984 [3JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H4210 [17MY]
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), H7921 [6SE]
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: clarify data and information sharing requirements relative to consumer complaints (see H.R. 3601), H5581 [22JN]
——— disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see H.J. Res. 122), H3317 [13AP]
——— provide procedures for guidance issued (see H.R. 5534), H5022 [8JN]
——— replace Director with a 5-person commission and establish it as the Financial Product Safety Commission (see H.R. 5266), H7921 [6SE]
——— require Senate confirmation of Inspector General (see H.R. 3625), H4981 [7JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: improve access to grants and loans for evidence-based substance use disorder treatment services in rural areas (see H.R. 3566), H975 [7FE]
Dept. of Education: carry out a grant program to secure elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5107), H1755 [21MR]
Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see H.R. 5102), H3343 [16AP]
——— conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (see H.R. 5197), H3097 [10AP]
——— ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 3545), H3050 [26MR] (see H.R. 5795), H3975 [15MY]
——— provide coordinated care to patients who have experienced a non-fatal overdose after emergency room discharge (see H.R. 5176), H3148 [11AP]
——— provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities (see H.R. 5009), H1268 [26FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 6664), H8728 [13SE]
Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see H.R. 5955), H6264 [16JY]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1374 [5MR]
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]
Dept. of the Treasury: direct IMF U.S. Executive Director to support capacity of IMF to prevent money laundering and financing of terrorism (see H.R. 6872), H8883 [25SE]
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), H584 [19JA]
——— disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (see H.R. 4830), H1336 [27FE]
——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H1267 [26FE]
——— increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see H.R. 1212), H3835 [8MY]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H6264 [16JY]
Depts. of Homeland Security and Education: issue guidance on security for schools based on security standards issued for Federal buildings (see H.R. 5990), H5154 [13JN]
DIPG Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 69), H1699 [19MR]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H1075 [8FE]
Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]
——— require improved packaging and disposal methods with respect to certain drugs (see H.R. 5687), H4694 [23MY]
Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H170 [11JA]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]
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]
FCC: ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking of content, services, and devices and impairment of Internet traffic, limit authority to preempt State law, and consider Internet service to be an information service (see H.R. 4682), H405 [16JA]
FDA: prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (see H.R. 2212), H3750 [3MY]
FDIC: exclude affiliates and subsidiaries of insured depository institutions in the definition of deposit broker (see H.R. 6158), H7728 [26JY]
Federal agencies and departments: disclose incident report on false ballistic missile event in Hawaii, review current missile threat notification protocols, and strenthen public health readiness for various weapon attacks (see H.R. 4949), H1268 [26FE]
Federal aid programs: recognize essential benefit of Medicare and Social Security programs to current enrollees and strengthen such programs for future generations (see H. Res. 1026), H7772 [24AU]
Financial institutions: nullify certain guidance on deposit advance products, establish standards for short-term, small-dollar loans made by insured institutions, and exempt insured institutions from payday lending rule (see H.R. 4861), H5022 [8JN]
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), H1442 [6MR]
——— update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 6624), H7724 [26JY]
Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5281), H1729 [20MR]
Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H1227 [23FE]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]
Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]
Hamas (terrorist organization): impose sanctions for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see H.R. 3542), H1127 [13FE]
Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H5153 [13JN]
Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]
——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9436 [16OC]
——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H405 [16JA]
——— reinstate returning worker exemption for H-2B visas (see H.R. 4207), H1267 [26FE]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9569 [16NO]
Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 4575), H1336 [27FE]
Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1443 [6MR]
——— impose terrorism-related sanctions against As-Saib Ahl Al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah Al-Nujaba and publish a list of armed groups receiving assistance from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 4238), H3576 [25AP]
Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3835 [8MY]
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), H1610 [14MR]
Labor unions: allow question of representation affecting commerce when fewer than half of bargaining unit members had opportunity to vote in certification elections or no election was held (see H.R. 4327), H3211 [12AP]
Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H9408 [28SE]
——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H7921 [6SE]
——— require State plans have in place certain drug utilization review activities to receive full Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5799), H3975 [15MY]
Medicare: align physician supervision requirements for radiology services provided by advanced level radiographers with State requirements (see H.R. 1904), H4730 [24MY]
——— ensure fairness in hospital payments by establishing a floor for the area wage index applied to certain hospitals (see H.R. 1130), H3835 [8MY]
——— extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H133 [10JA]
——— permit review of certain payment determinations for disproportionate share hospitals (see H.R. 5985), H7871 [5SE]
——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 807), H19 [8JA]
Morrill, Justin Smith: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3034), H5977 [28JN]
National FFA Organization: update charter (see H.R. 5595), H8732 [17SE]
Ollie M. James Post Office Building, Marion, KY: designate (see H.R. 6838), H8887 [25SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 5963), H5977 [28JN]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H1075 [8FE]
Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H9420 [5OC]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H1075 [8FE]
Syria: condemn attacks on hospitals and medical personnel, allow humanitarian assistance, and conduct investigation of human rights violations (see H. Res. 632), H1268 [26FE]
——— 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), H478 [17JA]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: make permanent certain changes made to the child tax credit (see H.R. 5903), H4582 [22MY]
Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 1734), H1442 [6MR]
——— allow an above-the-line deduction for charitable contributions (see H.R. 5771), H6112 [11JY]
——— allow an above-the-line deduction for charitable contributions for individuals not itemizing deductions (see H.R. 3988), H6112 [11JY]
——— allow tax credit for coal-powered electric generation units (see H.R. 5270), H1607 [14MR]
——— allow tax free distributions from 529 college savings plans for certain expenses associated with registered apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 3395), H3887 [9MY]
——— clarify retirement income account rules relative to church controlled organizations (see H.R. 2341), H7759 [21AU]
——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6460), H6588 [19JY]
——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H5153 [13JN]
——— increase and make permanent the exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 1550), H3452 [23AP]
——— make permanent the deduction for qualified business income (see H.R. 6277), H7777 [28AU]
——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H676 [29JA]
——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 and medical expense deduction, make certain bonuses tax free, increase standard deduction, and make child tax credit fully refundable (see H.R. 5372), H7689 [25JY]
——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5978 [28JN]
——— permanently extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 1098), H8107 [10SE]
——— provide families with more discretion in the use of, and contributions to, flexible spending accounts for health care services (see H.R. 1204), H5363 [20JN]
——— reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H5201 [14JN]
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), H3060 [5AP]
U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H3783 [7MY]
Veterans: protect veterans’ credit ratings by delaying inclusion of medical debt from services received through Veterans Choice Program and other VA programs from reports to credit reporting agencies (see H.R. 2683), H173 [12JA]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H1075 [8FE]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9539 [15NO]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument: establish as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 5655), H3741 [27AP]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: extend supervisory authority to include assessing compliance with the Military Lending Act (see H.R. 7364), H10510 [20DE]
Dept. of HHS: establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce (see H.R. 5736), H3885 [9MY]
Dept. of HUD: set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (see H.R. 5735), H3885 [9MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (see H.R. 7273), H10169 [12DE]
FRS: reform and increase monetary policy transparency and accountability (see H.R. 6741), H7941 [7SE]
Taxation: apply current income tax brackets to capital gains brackets (see H.R. 6179), H5505 [21JN]
——— exclude from definition of personal holding company income certain royalties and rents derived from active trade or business (see H.R. 5813), H3976 [15MY]
Constitutional authority statements
Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument: establish as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 5655), H3743 [27AP]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: extend supervisory authority to include assessing compliance with the Military Lending Act (H.R. 7364), H10511 [20DE]
Dept. of HHS: establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce (H.R. 5736), H3886 [9MY]
Dept. of HUD: set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), H3886 [9MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (H.R. 7273), H10170 [12DE]
FRS: reform and increase monetary policy transparency and accountability (H.R. 6741), H7942 [7SE]
Taxation: apply current income tax brackets to capital gains brackets (H.R. 6179), H5506 [21JN]
——— exclude from definition of personal holding company income certain royalties and rents derived from active trade or business (H.R. 5813), H3978 [15MY]
Letters
National Strategy for Combating the Financing of Transnational Criminal Organizations Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, H1398 [6MR]
Remarks
Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument: establish as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 5655), H4753 [5JN]
Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments, H7704 [26JY]
——— modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (H.R. 5841), H5694, H5695 [26JN]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), H3820 [8MY]
Credit: provide a safe harbor from certain requirements relative to qualified mortgages for residential mortgage loans held on an originating depository institution’s portfolio, H4344 [22MY]
——— provide a safe harbor from certain requirements relative to qualified mortgages for residential mortgage loans held on an originating depository institution’s portfolio (H.R. 2226), H1389, H1390, H1391, H1392 [6MR]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, H7704 [26JY]
Dept. of HHS: establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce, H9248 [28SE]
Dept. of HUD: ensure that tribal housing authorities are designated as eligible entities to receive vouchers and that selection criteria for awarding vouchers reflects impact that opioids are having in tribal communities, H5182, H5183 [14JN]
——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), H5174, H5180, H5181, H5182, H5183 [14JN]
——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5111 [13JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Adaptive Sports Equine-Assisted Therapy Program funding, H4977 [7JN]
——— carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (H.R. 3642), H4250 [21MY]
——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (H.R. 7273), H10323 [19DE]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H4977 [7JN]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]
Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5111 [13JN]
——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9248 [28SE]
Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H4344 [22MY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4977 [7JN]
Financial institutions: require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), H1580 [14MR]
——— require short form call reports for certain depository institutions (H.R. 4725), H1393, H1394 [6MR]
——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), consideration (H. Res. 693), H426 [17JA]
FRS: reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), H3115 [11AP]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), H10157 [12DE]
Law enforcement: develop a national strategy to combat financial networks of transnational organized criminals (H.R. 4768), H1395, H1398 [6MR]
Lexington VA Health Care System, Lexington, KY: designate and name campuses in honor of Franklin R. Sousley and Troy Bowling (H.R. 4533), H1083 [13FE]
Richmond, KY: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1123• [3AU]
SEC: increase threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relative to employee stock compensatory benefit plans (S. 488), H6309 [17JY]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]
Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H426 [17JA]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]
Taxation: oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6479 [18JY]
Trump, President: decision to withdraw U.S. from agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, H6034 [10JY]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5111 [13JN]
Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2740), H9474, H9475 [13NO]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]
World Bank Group: grant Presidential waiver authority to countries taking steps to correct U.N. sanction enforcement failures against Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and condition assistance on such enforcement, H451 [17JA]
——— increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), H442, H450, H451 [17JA]
——— increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), consideration (H. Res. 693), H426 [17JA]
——— modify Dept. of the Treasury reporting requirement to ensure promotion of a reduction in government barriers to entrepreneurship as an important component of poverty reduction, H450 [17JA]
——— report steps taken to ensure G-5 nonimmigrant visa holders employed by World Bank diplomats and staff are informed of the protections afforded to them, H450 [17JA]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (S. 1050), H10156 [12DE]
Tributes
Adams, Benjamin F., III, E1222• [7SE]
Allen, Darren, E1187• [4SE]
Baber, John, E735• [25MY]
Cassidy, Kenneth, E731• [24MY]
Codell, J. Hagan, E732• [24MY]
Conn, Randolph, E730• [24MY]
Davis, Thomas A. (Tad), E341• [20MR]
Lyons, Pearse, H1548 [14MR]
Palumbo, John A., H7171 [25JY]
Reffitt, Thomas E., E733• [24MY]
Shely, Mary P. (Pat), E1120• [3AU]
Wright, Gail K., E734• [24MY]
Zupan, Frank, E1122• [3AU]
BARR, RICHARD L.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1293 [25SE]
BARR, WILLIAM P.
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Justice: nomination to be Attorney General, S7963 [20DE]
BARRAGÁN, NANETTE DIAZ (a Representative from California)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 1322), H7824 [4SE]
African Americans: recognize challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving, their heroic military sacrifices, their patriotism, and the need to eliminate health and benefit disparities of minority veterans (see H. Con. Res. 22), H1268 [26FE]
African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see H. Res. 974), H5975 [28JN]
Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H3056 [2AP]
Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8886 [25SE]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9408 [28SE]
Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see H.R. 5467), H3146 [11AP]
——— 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]
——— render certain military spouses eligible for adjustment of status (see H.R. 5593), H3707 [26AP]
Aviation: create opportunities for women in the aviation industry (see H.R. 4673), H1227 [23FE]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]
——— support goals and ideals and honor the contributions of African-American Medal of Honor recipients (see H. Res. 134), H1268 [26FE]
Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]
Bureau of Prisons: provide certain voting information to Federal prisoners upon their release from prison (see H.R. 7040), H9419 [5OC]
Bureau of the Census: establish task force to review new decennial census questions and the impact on accuracy, response rates for minorities, legislative redistricting, and distribution of Federal funds (see H.R. 5292), H1651 [15MR]
California: designate certain Federal lands as wilderness (see H.R. 4072), H3507 [24AP]
——— designate certain lands as wilderness and as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System and parts of the San Gabriel River and Little Rock Creek as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 3039), H3936 [11MY]
Cambodia: promote democracy, human rights, and rule of law, condemn political violence and human rights violations, and call for respect for freedom of the press, assembly, and speech and electoral reforms (see H. Res. 661), H133 [10JA]
Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see H. Res. 730), H974 [7FE]
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), H9691 [28NO]
Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]
Children and youth: support infant nutrition through improved breastfeeding practices (see H. Res. 1032), H7687 [25JY]
Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]
Civil rights: restore right to individual civil actions in cases involving disparate impact (see H.R. 2486), H4139 [16MY]
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]
——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]
Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]
Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate political contributions and expenditures (see H.J. Res. 48), H8739 [20SE]
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]
Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 860), H3742 [27AP]
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: strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and the disabled (see H.R. 1276), H3397 [17AP]
Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]
Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8727 [13SE]
——— establish a pilot program to promote public-private partnerships among apprenticeships or other job training programs, local educational agencies, and community colleges (see H.R. 1050), H1127 [13FE]
——— establish a student loan forgiveness program for women who are small business owners (see H.R. 5416), H3052 [29MR]
——— expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see H.R. 6137), H6042 [10JY]
——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7732 [27JY]
——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6876), H8883 [25SE]
——— provide additional funds to States to establish and make disbursements from high cost funds to reimburse local schools for special educational services (see H.R. 5976), H4732 [25MY]
——— provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation (see H.R. 6833), H8731 [17SE]
——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7687 [25JY]
Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for local care corps programs through which qualified volunteers provide care, companionship, and other services to seniors and individuals in need (see H.R. 3493), H4739 [1JN]
——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]
——— publish physical activity recommendations (see H.R. 1519), H3052 [29MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: increase number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and staff and require reports that identify staffing, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry (see H.R. 4940), H901 [6FE]
——— provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H555 [18JA]
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]
——— establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H678 [29JA]
——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H733 [30JA]
——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]
——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see H.R. 5551), H3440 [18AP]
Dept. of Labor: provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]
Dept. of Peacebuilding: establish (see H.R. 1111), H1267 [26FE]
Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8172 [12SE]
——— 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), H5580 [22JN]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of portions of Los Angeles, CA, coastal area to evaluate alternatives for protecting coastal area resources (see H.R. 6750), H7941 [7SE]
——— 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), H10512 [20DE]
——— permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida (see H.R. 2272), H82 [9JA]
——— prohibit revision of approved oil and gas leasing program 5-year plan (see H.R. 2248), H82 [9JA]
Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H6175 [12JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H7824 [4SE]
——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H9153 [27SE]
Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H5977 [28JN]
District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 1291), H1609 [14MR]
Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H629 [25JA]
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), H5581 [22JN]
Ecology and environment: constitutional amendment to respect right to clean air, pure water, and sustainable preservation of ecological integrity, and aesthetic, scenic, and historical values of natural environment (see H.J. Res. 144), H10103 [11DE]
Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]
El Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see H. Res. 845), H3575 [25AP]
Elections: prohibit individuals from knowingly deceiving others about the time, place, eligibility, or procedures of participating in a Federal election for the purpose of deterring an individual from voting (see H.R. 6607), H7735 [31JY]
——— protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1342 [1MR]
Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]
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]
——— establish a grant program for funding of water recycling and reuse projects (see H.R. 5127), H1333 [27FE]
——— prohibit any reduction, consolidation, or termination of offices and activities relative to science research (see H.R. 5604), H3744 [27AP]
——— 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), H7724 [26JY]
Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]
Executive Office of the President: establish National Office for Cyberspace (see H.R. 5822), H6465 [17JY]
——— require quarterly reports on security clearances for employees (see H.R. 5019), H1177 [14FE]
FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]
Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4775), H1268 [26FE]
——— 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]
Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H1544 [13MR]
FEMA: establish a contractor review process for vendors seeking disaster response contracts (see H.R. 4995), H1074 [8FE]
——— reauthorize Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6609), H7723 [26JY]
Financial institutions: exclude credit union loans secured by certain non-owner occupied family dwellings from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 389), H3059 [5AP]
Firearms: address issue of gun violence in the U.S. and schools (see H. Con. Res. 127), H5975 [28JN]
——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]
Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H7157 [24JY]
Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H8171 [12SE]
FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H8171 [12SE]
GAO: provide for a joint session of Congress to receive a presentation on the audited financial statement of the Executive branch (see H. Con. Res. 8), H3507 [24AP]
Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H3316 [13AP]
Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see H. Res. 768), H1501 [8MR]
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), H7735 [31JY]
Housing: expand Federal investments in affordable and accessible rental homes to help more low-income families who struggle to make ends meet (see H. Con. Res. 120), H3833 [8MY]
Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H5817 [27JN]
Immigration: 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]
——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H6042 [10JY] (see H.R. 6594), H7735 [31JY]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9431 [12OC]
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), H5987 [3JY]
Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7748 [7AU]
Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 986), H6041 [10JY]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination (see H. Res. 798), H3060 [5AP]
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]
Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H10512 [20DE]
Law enforcement: support practices of community-oriented policing and encourage diversity hiring and retention in law enforcement (see H. Res. 652), H785 [5FE]
Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]
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]
LGBT Equality Day: designate (see H. Res. 405), H5022 [8JN]
LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]
Make Music Day: designate (see H. Res. 956), H5506 [21JN]
Medicare: establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H83 [9JA]
——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H1442 [6MR]
——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]
Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H10338 [19DE]
National African American Women Engineers Day: designate (see H. Res. 746), H1226 [23FE]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H974 [7FE]
National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1004), H6588 [19JY]
National Donate Life Month: designate (see H. Res. 827), H3315 [13AP]
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 Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: designate (see H. Res. 1115), H9419 [5OC]
National Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]
National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 805), H3453 [23AP]
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H6041 [10JY]
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 Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]
Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 455), H6465 [17JY]
NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H2043 [22MR]
NOAA: create a Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program to reduce air pollution, harmful underwater acoustic impacts, and fatal vessel whale strikes through voluntary vessel speed reductions near Santa Barbara, CA (see H.R. 3682), H2043 [22MR]
NSF: award grants to encourage young girls to participate in computer science and other science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities (see H.R. 3316), H1127 [13FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 4784), H169 [11JA]
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), H7921 [6SE]
Population: improve Federal population surveys by requiring collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys (see H.R. 3273), H3979 [15MY]
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]
Power resources: re-establish certain hydraulic fracturing chemical disclosure rules, standards for well construction, and waste management rules (see H.R. 6768), H8107 [10SE]
Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H5987 [3JY]
Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]
Refugees: reaffirm U.S. commitment to the protection of refugees and displaced persons (see H. Res. 395), H5286 [19JN]
——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]
——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]
Religion: recognize historic contributions by the American Muslim community (see H. Res. 869), H4140 [16MY]
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument: modify boundaries in California to include National Forest System land (see H.R. 2323), H3936 [11MY]
San Gabriel National Recreation Area: establish as a unit of the National Park System in California (see H.R. 2323), H3936 [11MY]
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: adjust boundary to include Rim of the Valley Corridor (see H.R. 4086), H8886 [25SE]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]
Second Chance Month: designate (see H. Res. 789), H3708 [26AP]
Ships and vessels: require a certain percentage of liquefied natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on vessels documented under U.S. laws (see H.R. 5893), H5225 [15JN]
Small business: reduce costs for certain businesses required to relocate from a Superfund site (see H.R. 5669), H3746 [1MY]
Smithsonian Institution: establish the National Museum of the American Latino (see H.R. 2911), H1221 [20FE]
Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1205), H3316 [13AP]
Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]
Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]
Sportsmen: provide for preservation of sportsmen’s heritage and protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 4489), H405 [16JA]
SSA: permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see H.R. 6251), H5815 [27JN]
Taxation: allow tax credits to veterans for establishment of franchises (see H.R. 4473), H903 [6FE]
——— enhance the child and dependent care tax credit (see H.R. 2633), H6558 [18JY]
——— extend earned income tax credit to caregivers and qualifying students and establish a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program (see H.R. 6873), H8883 [25SE]
——— extend the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to employer payments of qualified education loans (see H.R. 795), H1653 [15MR]
——— increase deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 5814), H3976 [15MY]
——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H7728 [26JY]
——— reduce applicable percentage under the premium assistance tax credit for households with young adults (see H.R. 6432), H6557 [18JY]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 184), H6650 [23JY]
——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1267), H3050 [26MR]
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]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: protect grizzly bear populations (see H.R. 3894), H404 [16JA]
Vietnamese Conflict: commend Korean and Korean-American veterans for service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1150), H9668 [27NO]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]
Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]
Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H3574 [25AP]
——— provide grants to States to facilitate acquisition of land, water, and interests therein, made to substantially improve, preserve, or maintain water quality for an area in perpetuity (see H.R. 5264), H1542 [13MR]
Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H8171 [12SE]
——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 33), H4982 [7JN]
——— promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see H.R. 4198), H9443 [23OC]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9463 [2NO]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7776 [28AU]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Homeland Security: coordinate a National Cyber Hacking Competition for high school students (see H.R. 5179), H1441 [6MR]
Dept. of the Interior: provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H676 [29JA]
Dept. of Transportation: establish grant program for the relocation of certain liquified petroleum gas storage facilities away from homes, schools, and other sensitive locations (see H.R. 6489), H7154 [24JY]
Federal contracts: require sexual harassment training for employees of Federal contractors (see H.R. 5113), H1333 [27FE]
Immigration: provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6180), H5505 [21JN]
Taxation: allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions and make additional contributions to the Stop Homelessness Fund (see H.R. 5045), H1211 [15FE]
Transportation Security Administration: improve threat information sharing, integrated operations, and law enforcement training for transportation security (see H.R. 5089), H1266 [26FE]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Homeland Security: coordinate a National Cyber Hacking Competition for high school students (H.R. 5179), H1441 [6MR]
Dept. of the Interior: provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (H.R. 4888), H677 [29JA]
Dept. of Transportation: establish grant program for the relocation of certain liquified petroleum gas storage facilities away from homes, schools, and other sensitive locations (H.R. 6489), H7156 [24JY]
Federal contracts: require sexual harassment training for employees of Federal contractors (H.R. 5113), H1335 [27FE]
Immigration: provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (H.R. 6180), H5506 [21JN]
Taxation: allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions and make additional contributions to the Stop Homelessness Fund (H.R. 5045), H1213 [15FE]
Transportation Security Administration: improve threat information sharing, integrated operations, and law enforcement training for transportation security (H.R. 5089), H1267 [26FE]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H1757 [22MR], H6177 [13JY]
Proclamations
Bridgett ‘‘Biddy’’ Mason Day: by, E1149• [14AU]
National Health Center Week: by, E1150• [14AU]
Remarks
Citizenship: provide a more navigable and accommodating pathway for veterans honorably discharged from the U.S. military to naturalize and seek citizenship (H.R. 3563), H632 [29JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3870 [9MY]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3870 [9MY]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6270 [17JY]
EPA: funding, H6270 [17JY]
Firearms: gun control, H1276 [27FE]
Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H457 [17JA]
——— 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, H5370 [21JN]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5376 [21JN]
——— reverse ban on travel abroad under advance parole permits for certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children, H3869 [9MY]
Iowa (U.S.S.): anniversary, E222• [26FE]
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H1758 [22MR]
Transportation Security Administration: improve threat information sharing, integrated operations, and law enforcement training for transportation security (H.R. 5089), H1674 [19MR]
Trump, President: Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, H5370 [21JN]
Votes: correction, E1036• [19JY]
Tributes
Barajas, Hector, H3195 [12AP]
Chavez, Marco, H632 [29JA]
Davis, Doris A., H1480 [8MR]
Hagan, Willie J., H3101 [11AP]
Itliong, Larry, E1349• [28SE]
Johnson, Clifford, Sr., H4723 [24MY]
Maciel, Joseph, H6270 [17JY]
Rosa, David, H6178 [13JY]
Wen, Leana, H8181 [13SE]
BARRASSO, JOHN (a Senator from Wyoming)
Amendments
Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7556, S7563, S7587 [13DE]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4419 [26JN], S4653, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4685 [27JN], S4767 [28JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3908 [13JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5768 [21AU], S5901 [23AU]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5382, S5386 [25JY], S5432 [26JY], S5500 [31JY]
Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1453 [7MR]
Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act: amend (S. 2827), S7616 [13DE]
NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7657 [17DE]
NRC: modernize functions by establishing new transparency and accountability measures for budget and fee programs and enabling advanced nuclear reactor licensing (S. 512), S7991 [20DE]
Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S911 [13FE]
Appointments
Acting President pro tempore, S4957 [16JY]
Committee to escort the President, H726 [30JA]
Senate NATO Observer Group, S5059 [18JY]
Articles and editorials
Act Is Broken, Dennis Sun, Wyoming Livestock Roundup (publication), S6628 [5OC]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]
Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]
Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]
Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (see S. Res. 432), S1950 [22MR]
Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]
Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]
Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]
Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]
CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see S. 2076), S1791 [19MR]
Congress: provide that Congress may not recess, adjourn, or consider other matters after August 1 of any year if it has not approved a budget resolution and passed regular appropriations bills for the next fiscal year (see S. 2930), S2926 [24MY]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see S. 3509), S6341 [26SE]
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 S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]
Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see S. 2835), S3036 [6JN]
Dept. of Education: disclose annual percentage rates applicable to Federal student loans (see S. 749), S5583 [1AU]
——— provide for comprehensive higher education student achievement information (see S. 351), S5518 [31JY]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (see S. 2278), S46 [4JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4916 [11JY]
Dept. of the Interior: provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see S. 2515), S1452 [7MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Ski Area Fee Retention Account (see S. 2501), S2992 [5JN]
——— report on estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures (see S. 2353), S1579 [8MR]
Dept. of Transportation: modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 2938), S4411 [26JN]
EPA: clarify authority to prohibit the specification of a defined area, or deny or restrict the use of a defined area for specification, as a disposal site (see S. 3009), S3035 [6JN]
——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE]
——— facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-level ozone standards (see S. 263), S5130 [23JY]
——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see S. 2364), S841 [8FE]
Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]
Families and domestic relations: prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see S. 2525), S1578 [8MR]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2775 [17MY]
Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]
Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S1948 [22MR]
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: amend (see S. 3388), S5932 [23AU]
Immigration: limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see S. 3091), S4035 [19JN]
Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see S. 2554), S1735 [14MR]
Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S169 [11JA]
——— condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see S. Res. 367), S139 [10JA]
Korea, Republic of: reaffirm alliance with the U.S., support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, and recognize games’ contribution to peace and hope for negotiation with North Korea on denuclearization (see S. Res. 384), S549 [29JA]
Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]
Macedonia: commend agreement with Greek officials to resolve name dispute, condemn Russian efforts to undermine such agreement, urge reforms in efforts to join NATO and European Union, and support U.S. investment (see S. Res. 602), S5583 [1AU]
McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]
Medicare: improve access to mental health services (see S. 2613), S1947 [22MR]
——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see S. 2553), S1735 [14MR]
——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see S. 486), S2925 [24MY]
——— recognize attending physician assistants as attending physicians to serve hospice patients (see S. 2214), S705 [7FE]
——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see S. 3768), S7790 [18DE]
Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]
Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 589), S5267 [24JY]
National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S6060 [6SE]
National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S6817 [11OC]
National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 529), S2925 [24MY]
National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 702), S7052 [15NO]
National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 478), S2321 [19AP]
National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]
National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 528), S2924 [24MY]
National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 400), S851 [9FE]
National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 632), S6306 [25SE]
Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 702), S7052 [15NO]
NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see S. 155), S5583 [1AU]
Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]
Peace Corps: provide greater protection and services for volunteers through improved access to medical care, accountability and oversight, and crime risk reduction (see S. 2286), S876 [12FE]
Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]
Rare Disease Day: designate (see S. Res. 423), S1316 [1MR]
Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7133 [27NO]
Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]
Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]
Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S5584 [1AU]
Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see S. 294), S5518 [31JY]
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 S. 2823), S5932 [23AU]
Water: improve U.S. water supply and drought resilience (see S. 2563), S1765 [15MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]
Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see S. 2800), S2552 [8MY]
Dept. of Energy: provide certainty relative to timing of decisions to approve or deny applications to export natural gas (see S. 3495), S6304 [25SE]
Dept. of the Interior: empower States to manage the development and production of oil and gas on available Federal land (see S. 2319), S300 [18JA]
EPA: make changes relative to water quality certification (see S. 3303), S5517 [31JY]
——— support carbon utilization and direct air capture research and facilitate permitting and development of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects and carbon dioxide pipelines (see S. 2602), S1947 [22MR]
Europe: reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation and expediting U.S. natural gas exports and impose sanctions on development of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (see S. 3229), S5066 [18JY]
Insurance: expand access to short-term, limited-duration health plans by extending duration of the plans and making them renewable (see S. 2507), S1452 [7MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see S. 3063), S3906 [13JN]
Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act: modernize by increasing competition in energy markets and reducing regulatory burdens in order to reduce utility bills (see S. 2776), S2485 [26AP]
Taxation: terminate credit for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles and provide for Federal highway user fee on alternative fuel vehicles (see S. 3559), S6701 [5OC]
Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (see S. 3644), S7050 [15NO]
Cloture motions
Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]
Azar, Alex M., II: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S438 [22JA], S460 [23JA]
Benczkowski, Brian A.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4720 [28JN], S4858 [10JY]
Bennett, Mark J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4720 [28JN], S4836 [9JY]
Bounds, Ryan W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4934 [12JY], S5044 [18JY]
Bowman, Michelle: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S6940 [14NO]
Brennan, Michael B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2565 [9MY]
Bridenstine, Representative: nomination to be NASA Administrator, S2138 [16AP], S2241 [18AP]
Brown, Michael L.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S124 [10JA]
Brownback, Sam: nomination to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S439 [22JA], S493 [24JA]
Campbell, William L., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S60 [8JA]
Carson, Joel M., III: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2607 [10MY]
Clark, Jeffrey B.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S6698 [5OC], S6748 [10OC]
Counts, Walter D., III: nomination to be district judge, S21 [3JA], S150 [11JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3756, S3757 [12JN], S3933, S3934, S3943 [14JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3005 [6JN], S3282 [7JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, S6181 [17SE], S6208 [18SE]
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), S627 [6FE], S798 [8FE]
Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2137 [16AP], S2240 [18AP], S6803 [11OC], S6908 [13NO]
Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), S6697 [5OC], S6714 [9OC]
Doughty, Terry A.: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1307 [1MR]
Dreiband, Eric S.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S6698 [5OC], S6789 [11OC]
Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conferernce report, S6116 [12SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3930 [14JN], S3973 [18JN]
Feldman, Peter A.: nomination to the CPSC, S6209 [18SE], S6270 [24SE], S6292 [25SE]
Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S699 [7FE], S849 [9FE]
GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S305 [18JA], S351, S354 [19JA], S431 [22JA]
Grant, Britt Cagle: nomination to be circuit judge, S5411 [26JY], S5446 [30JY]
Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6399 [28SE], S6409 [1OC]
Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6506 [3OC], S6564 [5OC]
Kelley, Karen Dunn: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Commerce, S7035 [15NO], S7112 [27NO]
Kobes, Jonathan A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S7036 [15NO], S7210 [29NO]
Kraninger, Kathleen L.: nomination to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S7036 [15NO], S7213 [29NO]
Maguire, Joseph: nomination to be National Counterterrorism Center Director, S7648 [17DE], S7832 [19DE]
McAleenan, Kevin K.: nomination to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, S1565 [8MR], S1731 [14MR]
McNamee, Bernard L.: nomination to FERC, S7222 [29NO], S7304 [5DE]
McWilliams, Jelena: nomination to be FDIC Board of Directors Chairperson, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]
——— nomination to the FDIC Board of Directors, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]
Muzinich, Justin G.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of the Treasury, S7341 [6DE], S7379 [10DE]
Nalbandian, John B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2611 [10MY]
Ney, Paul C., Jr.: nomination to be Dept. of Defense General Counsel, S4720 [28JN], S4896 [11JY]
Oldham, Andrew S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4933 [12JY], S4983 [17JY]
Parker, Thomas L.R.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S89 [9JA]
Patelunas, Isabel M. Keenan: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Intelligence and Analysis, S5819 [22AU]
Pizzella, Patrick: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Labor, S1980 [22MR], S2058 [11AP]
Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Chairman, S438 [22JA], S447 [23JA]
Quarles, Randal: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S4933 [12JY], S4981 [17JY]
Quattlebaum, A. Marvin, Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5611 [15AU]
Rettig, Charles P.: nomination to be IRS Commissioner, S6051 [6SE], S6132 [12SE]
Richardson, Julius N.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5682 [16AU]
Ring, John F.: nomination to the NLRB, S1980 [22MR], S2028 [10AP]
Rodriguez, Fernando, Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2978 [5JN]
Self, Tilman E., III: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1305 [1MR]
Stewart, James N.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S6699 [5OC]
Vaden, Stephen A.: nomination to be Dept. of Agriculture General Counsel, S7035 [15NO], S7078 [26NO]
Vought, Russell: nomination to be OMB Deputy Director, S1149 [15FE], S1233 [27FE]
Wheeler, Andrew: nomination to be EPA Deputy Administrator, S1980 [22MR], S2084 [12AP]
Explanations
America’s Water Infrastructure Act (S. 3021), S6746 [10OC]
Pledge of Allegiance
Senate, S4957 [16JY]
Privilege of the floor
Barczyk, Victoria, S5072 [18JY]
Dabin, Gabe, S5072 [18JY]
Davis, Lane, S5072 [18JY]
Patrick, Molly, S5072 [18JY]
Payne, James, S5072 [18JY]
Remarks
Appropriations: making continuing, S331 [19JA]
Bjorklund, Kay: AARP (organization) Andrus Award recipient for Wyoming, S6911 [13NO]
Caputo, Annie: nomination to the NRC, S2918 [24MY]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2570 [9MY]
Corporations: require businesses to balance responsibilities to employees and shareholders by requiring Federal charters and election of board members, restricting sales of company shares, and limiting political expenditures (S. 3348), S5887 [23AU]
Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6212 [18SE], S6714, S6715, S6717 [9OC], S6746 [10OC]
——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (S. 2800), S2862 [23MY]
Dept. of Labor: allow small businesses, including self-employed workers, to form association health plans, by geography or industry, to obtain health care coverage as if they were a single large employer, S4388 [26JN]
Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), House amendment, S2132 [16AP]
——— empower States to manage the development and production of oil and gas on available Federal land (S. 2319), S301 [18JA]
Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), House amendments, S6212 [18SE], S6714, S6715, S6717 [9OC], S6746 [10OC]
Economy: impact of Government regulations, S2570 [9MY]
——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1716 [14MR]
——— status, S5886 [23AU]
Endangered Species Act: reform, S5601 [15AU]
Europe: reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation and expediting U.S. natural gas exports and impose sanctions on development of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (S. 3229), S5067–S5069 [18JY]
Foreign policy: assessment of meeting between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, S4268 [20JN]
GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S331 [19JA]
Green River, WY: anniversary, S6273 [24SE]
Haspel, Gina: nomination to be CIA Director, S2707 [16MY]
Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S331 [19JA]
Infrastructure: importance of investment, S670 [7FE], S1272 [28FE]
Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (S. 2554), S6172 [17SE]
——— expand access to short-term, limited-duration health plans by extending duration of the plans and making them renewable (S. 2507), S1454 [7MR]
James, R.D.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works, S492 [24JA]
Jorgensen, John: Central Wyoming Boys and Girls Club honoree, S5578 [1AU]
Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S4892 [11JY], S5038 [18JY], S5334 [25JY], S6117 [12SE], S6475 [3OC]
——— request for complete records relative to nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6117 [12SE]
McAleenan, Kevin K.: confirmation as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, S1902 [22MR]
Medicare: prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (S. 2553), S6173 [17SE]
Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, S2132 [16AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S31 [4JA], S4388 [26JN]
Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2059 [11AP], S2411 [25AP]
Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S3015 [6JN]
——— Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S1902 [22MR]
Republican Party: national agenda, S2570, S2571 [9MY]
Saratoga, WY: anniversary of Hotel Wolf, S4841 [9JY]
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (S. Res. 734), unanimous-consent request, S7847 [19DE]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S122 [10JA], S509–S511 [25JA], S945 [14FE], S1271 [28FE], S1716 [14MR], S2195 [17AP], S2570 [9MY], S3015 [6JN], S3877 [13JN]
Taxation: use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, S31 [4JA]
True, Dave: Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5577 [1AU]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration, S269 [18JA]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (H.R. 5787), S7913, S7914 [19DE]
——— reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of the decision, S6628 [5OC]
Wheeler, Andrew: nomination to be EPA Deputy Administrator, S2084, S2094 [12AP]
Willson, Howard: Wyoming Medical Society Wyoming Physician of the Year award recipient, S166 [11JA]
Wright, David: nomination to the NRC, S2918 [24MY]
Wyoming: anniversary of creation of territory, S5335 [25JY]
——— anniversary of signing of 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie, S2316 [19AP]
Reports filed
Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934), S6221 [18SE]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934) (S. Rept. 115–379), S7088 [26NO]
America’s Water Infrastructure Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800), S2834 [22MY]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800) (S. Rept. 115–294), S4874 [10JY]
Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2461), S6221 [18SE]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2461) (S. Rept. 115–407), S7274 [4DE]
Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3021), S5581 [1AU]
EPA Delay of Implementation of Emission Standards for New Residential Wood and Pellet Stoves, Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1857), S6221 [18SE]
EPA Emission Standards for New Residential Wood and Pellet Stoves, Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces Implementation Delay: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1857) (S. Rept. 115–422), S7356 [6DE]
George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2734), S2876 [23MY]
J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 5772), S5581 [1AU]
Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1537), S6221 [18SE]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1537) (S. Rept. 115–350), S6924 [13NO]
Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act Amendment: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2827), S6221 [18SE]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2827) (S. Rept. 115–349), S6924 [13NO]
Nomination of Andrew Wheeler To Be EPA Deputy Administrator: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S703 [7FE]
Nomination of Harold B. Parker To Be Northern Border Regional Commission Cochairperson: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S6222 [18SE]
Nomination of John Fleming To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Economic Development: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5581 [1AU]
Nomination of John L. Ryder to the TVA Board of Directors: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S2834 [22MY]
Nomination of Mary B. Neumayr to the Council on Environmental Quality: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5581 [1AU]
Nomination of Peter C. Wright To Be EPA Assistant Administrator for Office of Land and Emergency Management: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5581 [1AU]
Nomination of William C. McIntosh To Be EPA Assistant Administrator for Office of International and Tribal Affairs: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5581 [1AU]
Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 593), S6221 [18SE]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 593) (S. Rept. 115–372), S7050 [15NO]
Utilizing Significant Emissions With Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2602), S2923 [24MY]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2602) (S. Rept. 115–328), S6028 [4SE]
Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2377), S2876 [23MY]
Tributes
Adkins, Chloe, S7046• [15NO]
Beck, Reata, S7046• [15NO]
Bishop, Jenna, S5357• [25JY]
Blann, Jerry, S868 [12FE]
Brierre, Will, S7046• [15NO]
Espy, Mike, S5128• [23JY]
Froedge, Michael, S7046• [15NO]
Garneau, Mecallen, S2479• [26AP]
Good, Bethany, S5357• [25JY]
Goss, Isabella, S5128• [23JY]
Heady, Gavin, S5357• [25JY]
Hill, William U., S604• [5FE]
Hoeninghausen, Victoria, S1786• [19MR]
Lange, Victoria, S5128• [23JY]
Lombardi, Linda, S2480• [26AP]
McCain, John, S5994 [28AU]
McOmie, Del, S5578 [1AU]
Mead, Matt, S6336 [26SE]
Minium, Kate, S7046• [15NO]
Narel-Aguilar, Lucas, S5128• [23JY]
Patnode, Patricia, S5128• [23JY]
Peck, Nicole, S2480• [26AP]
Prather, Elisa, S7046• [15NO]
Price, Dakotah, S5358• [25JY]
Raver, Bethany, S5128• [23JY]
Redfield, Isabelle, S5128• [23JY]
Richardson, John D., S5358• [25JY]
Rogers, Emma, S2480• [26AP]
Sanchez, Nathaniel, S5128• [23JY]
Sixfeathers, Albert, S5358• [25JY]
Skates, Mikalah, S5128• [23JY]
Sondag, Ashley, S5358• [25JY]
Stout, Conroy, S2480• [26AP]
Teter, Emily, S2480• [26AP]
True, Harrison, S5129• [23JY]
Twiford, Jack, S5129• [23JY]
Vella, Sophia, S2547• [8MY]
BARRE, VT
Articles and editorials
For the Love of Carving—Jerry Williams and Chris Miller Earn Governor’s Honors, S7104 [27NO]
BARRE-MONTPELIER (VT) TIMES ARGUS
Articles and editorials
For the Love of Carving—Jerry Williams and Chris Miller Earn Governor’s Honors, S7104 [27NO]
He Had an Arts Spirit—Famed Barre Sculptor Frank Gaylord Has Died, S2476 [26AP]
NECI Founder Revered for Student Model, S4365 [25JN]
Profile—Squier a Living Legend, S1158 [15FE]
Yes, We Are the Enemy, S5909 [23AU]
BARRES, BEN
Remarks in House
Tribute, H422 [17JA]
BARRETT, BARBARA M.
Bills and resolutions
Smithsonian Institution: appoint as citizen regent of Board of Regents (see S.J. Res. 60), S2391 [24AP] (see H.J. Res. 133), H3396 [17AP]
Remarks in House
Smithsonian Institution: appoint as citizen regent of Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 60), H5853 [28JN]
Remarks in Senate
Smithsonian Institution: appoint as citizen regent of Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 60), S2778 [17MY]
Texts of
S.J. Res. 60, appoint Barbara M. Barrett as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents, S2778 [17MY], H5853 [28JN]
BARRETT-SIMON, MARGARET C.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E70 [19JA]
BARRINGTON, IL
Remarks in House
Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club: anniversary, E1422 [16OC]
BARRIO, ALEX
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1303 [25SE]
BARROW COUNTY, GA
Remarks in House
REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia (organization): tribute to REACH Scholar honorees from Barrow County, GA, E1396 [12OC]
BARRY, ROWDY
Remarks in House
Tribute, H7879 [6SE]
BARSA, JOHN
Reports filed
Nomination To Be AID Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]
BARSTOW, CA
Reports filed
Desert Community Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2365) (H. Rept. 115–1013), H9470 [9NO]
BARTA, BRETT
Remarks in House
Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association: Assistant Head Coach of the Year award recipient, H3157 [12AP]
BARTCH, MICHAEL
Remarks in House
Fayetteville, NC: Fayetteville Fire Dept., A-Shift Rescue 1 recipient of Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Valor Award, E940 [28JN]
BARTELS, BENJAMIN A.
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1009 [13JY]
BARTHOLOMEW, OTIS
Remarks in House
Tribute, E110 [29JA]
BARTLETT, DORIS AND KEN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E395 [5AP], E476 [16AP]
BARTLEY, DORA DUNCAN GILLENWATER
Remarks in House
Tribute, H3562 [25AP]
BARTOLI, RON
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1683 [19DE]
BARTON, JOE (a Representative from Texas)
Amendments
Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5562 [22JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Budget: modify congressional budget and appropriations process to provide fiscal stability (see H.R. 5214), H1500 [8MR]
Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see H. Res. 838), H3505 [24AP]
Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]
CDC: reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (see H.R. 5353), H1728 [20MR]
Children and youth: 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), H7689 [25JY]
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]
Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 99), H582 [19JA]
Dept. of HHS: establish a moratorium on new enrollment of disproportionate share hospitals into the 340B discount drug program and require basic data reporting (see H.R. 4710), H478 [17JA]
——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H6042 [10JY]
——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (see H.R. 5329), H1698 [19MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 6664), H9153 [27SE]
Dept. of Transportation: provide grants to retrain transportation workers (see H.R. 6200), H5580 [22JN]
Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H1699 [19MR]
Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]
EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]
FCC: facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H5507 [21JN]
Federal agencies and departments: require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H975 [7FE]
Federal employees: provide for an alternative removal for performance or misconduct (see H.R. 559), H902 [6FE]
Foreign policy: 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), H4210 [17MY]
Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5281), H6042 [10JY]
FTC: provide for greater transparency in and user control over treatment of data collected by mobile applications and enhance security of such data (see H.R. 6547), H7721 [26JY]
George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 5280), H3783 [7MY]
Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H4695 [23MY]
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]
Immigration: 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]
——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H625 [22JA]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR]
IRS: report on the Taxpayer Identification Number Perfection Program (see H.R. 6333), H6111 [11JY]
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), H3708 [26AP]
Medicare: provide for conditions of participation, reporting requirements, and a quality program relative to air ambulance services (see H.R. 3780), H173 [12JA]
Patents: restore patent rights to inventors (see H.R. 6557), H9408 [28SE]
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), H3931 [10MY]
Privacy: require certain entities that collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice in the case of a breach of security involving such information (see H.R. 5388), 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]
Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]
Taxation: allow tax credit for coal-powered electric generation units (see H.R. 5270), H1607 [14MR]
——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H8743 [24SE]
——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5507 [21JN]
Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 5621), H6464 [17JY]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7776 [28AU]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Energy: carry out a program to lease underutilized Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities (see H.R. 6511), H7686 [25JY]
FTC: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 5930), H4692 [23MY]
Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 7217), H9767 [6DE]
Medicare: exempt from certain criminal penalties the offering and use of certain pharmaceutical manufacturer copayment coupons to waive or reduce cost-sharing otherwise applied under the prescription drug benefit (see H.R. 6488), H7154 [24JY]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Energy: carry out a program to lease underutilized Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities (H.R. 6511), H7687 [25JY]
FTC: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (H.R. 5930), H4693 [23MY]
Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (H.R. 7217), H9767 [6DE]
Medicare: exempt from certain criminal penalties the offering and use of certain pharmaceutical manufacturer copayment coupons to waive or reduce cost-sharing otherwise applied under the prescription drug benefit (H.R. 6488), H7156 [24JY]
Remarks
Appropriations: making continuing, H529 [18JA], H892 [6FE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3166 [12AP]
Cloud, Representative: oath of office for House of Representatives, unanimous-consent agreement, H6026 [10JY]
Dept. of Energy: carry out a program to lease underutilized Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities (H.R. 6511), H8792, H8793, H8794 [25SE]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, H892 [6FE]
Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), H1524 [13MR]
——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5563 [22JN]
FDA: deter opioid abuse and addiction through development of high-quality, evidence-based opioid analgesic prescribing guidelines, H5563 [22JN]
Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H892 [6FE]
GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H529 [18JA]
Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H4359 [22MY]
House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10098–H10101 [11DE]
Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), H5427 [21JN]
Medicaid: extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care in a home or community care setting, H10047 [11DE]
——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (H.R. 7217), H10043, H10047, H10049, H10052 [11DE]
——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, H10047 [11DE]
Natural gas: codify efforts to encourage exports of small volumes of natural gas (H.R. 4606), H7890 [6SE]
Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), H3900 [10MY]
Power resources: global competitiveness of U.S. oil and gas industry, H5352 [20JN]
Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H529 [18JA]
Votes: position on missed, H10152• [12DE]
Remarks in House relative to
Tribute, E1693 [20DE]
Tributes
Bush, George, H9810 [10DE]
Cloud, Representative, H6027 [10JY]
Harrell, Sam, H5348 [20JN]
Hensarling, Representative, H10098 [11DE]
BARTON, TOM
Remarks in House
Tribute, H127 [10JA]
BARTRUM, JOHN J.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Financial Resources: Committee on Finance (Senate), S2923 [24MY]
BASCOM, MARION
Remarks in Senate
Baltimore, MD: anniversary of appointment of Marion Bascom and Konstantine Prevas to Baltimore City Board of Fire Commissioners, S465 [23JA]
BASEBALL WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Bills and resolutions
deGrom, Jacob A.: Baseball Writers’ Association of America National League Cy Young Award recipient (see H. Res. 1153), H9568 [16NO]
BASERMAN, MARK J.
Remarks in House
Tribute, H1586 [14MR]
BASF CORP.
Remarks in House
Braker, Veronica: Manufacturing Institute Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Award recipient, E425 [10AP]
Commerce City, CO: Business on the Move Award recipient, E248 [1MR]
Taylor, Amanda: Manufacturing Institute Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Award recipient, E422 [10AP]
BASHIOUM, SCOTT
Remarks in House
Police Officer Scott Bashioum Post Office Building, Canonsburg, PA: designate (S. 831), H1351, H1352 [5MR]
Texts of
S. 831, Police Officer Scott Bashioum Post Office Building, Canonsburg, PA, H1352 [5MR]
BASILONE, JOHN
Remarks in Senate
Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone Post Office, Raritan, NJ: designate (H.R. 2815), S1526 [7MR]
Reports filed
Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone Post Office, Raritan, NJ: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2815), S1163 [15FE]
BASS, FLORENCE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E675 [17MY]
BASS, HILARIE
Letters
Executive order relative to hiring practices for administrative law judges, H6278 [17JY]
BASS, KAREN (a Representative from California)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4614 [23MY]
FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3644 [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), H3644 [26AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 1322), H7776 [28AU]
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), H551 [18JA]
African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]
AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H7756 [17AU]
——— modernize Food for Peace Program (see H.R. 5276), H3746 [1MY]
Animals: outlaw the practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (see H.R. 1494), H82 [9JA]
——— prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see H.R. 4202), H1336 [27FE]
——— prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8886 [25SE]
——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 1406), H132 [10JA]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 1889), H1227 [23FE]
Arctic Ocean: prohibit drilling (see H.R. 1784), H9420 [5OC]
Armed Forces: 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), H1699 [19MR]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9420 [5OC] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]
——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 1229), H3707 [26AP]
——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see H.R. 1243), H8886 [25SE]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]
Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3445 [18AP]
Black Women’s Heart Health Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 722), H903 [6FE]
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]
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), H7752 [10AU]
Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]
Citizenship: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see H.R. 5233), H4584 [22MY]
Civil War—U.S.: inventory Confederate commemorative works on certain Federal lands (see H.R. 5056), H1212 [15FE]
Committee on Gun Violence Prevention (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 367), H1268 [26FE]
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (see H.R. 6207), H5648 [25JN]
Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 2567), H1342 [1MR]
Copyrights: provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see H.R. 3301), H733 [30JA]
Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 2790), H83 [9JA]
Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see H.R. 1374), H9668 [27NO]
——— prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H1178 [14FE]
Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 2498), H7772 [24AU]
Crime: authorize a court to reduce the term of imprisonment imposed on certain defendants convicted as an adult for an offense committed and completed before the defendant attained 18 years of age (see H.R. 6011), H4776 [5JN]
——— expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see H.R. 398), H9431 [12OC]
——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H3096 [10AP]
——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]
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: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H9092 [26SE]
——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1333 [27FE]
——— strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and the disabled (see H.R. 1276), H1609 [14MR]
Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]
Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H1335 [27FE]
——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7759 [21AU]
——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6876), H8883 [25SE]
——— provide formula grants to States to improve higher education opportunities for foster youth and homeless youth (see H.R. 3742), H5201 [14JN]
——— provide States with option of using grant funds to supply menstrual hygiene products to students (see H.R. 6953), H9150 [27SE]
——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7772 [24AU]
——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 2151), H1502 [8MR]
Dept. of HHS: establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2392), H7772 [24AU]
——— expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (see H.R. 5115), H9152 [27SE]
——— increase awareness of treatment referral routing service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (see H.R. 4769), H168 [11JA]
——— provide for sexual health education of young people, including promotion of healthy relationships and prevention of unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and dating violence (see H.R. 3602), H3052 [29MR]
——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1373 [5MR]
——— require reporting by drug manufacturers to increase transparency in drug pricing (see H.R. 4116), H6589 [19JY]
——— support endemic orphan fungal disease research, incentivize valley fever vaccine development, and discover new antifungal therapies and diagnostics (see H.R. 6562), H7721 [26JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9424 [9OC]
——— provide lawful permanent resident status to previously removed alien parents and spouses of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 5510), H3315 [13AP]
——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H3576 [25AP]
——— strengthen partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6772), H8169 [12SE]
Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H1178 [14FE]
——— provide additional funding for the public housing Capital Fund to assist large public housing agencies with mortgage foreclosure mitigation assistance and incremental rental assistance vouchers (see H.R. 5200), H3316 [13AP]
Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H9416 [2OC]
——— make grants to, and enter into agreements with, State and local governments for programs to provide medication-assisted treatment to individuals incarcerated in the jurisdiction who are addicted to opioids (see H.R. 7079), H9438 [19OC]
——— make grants to nonprofit organizations to offer legal assistance to certain aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients, and refugees (see H.R. 858), H5286 [19JN]
——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see H.R. 5682), H3781 [7MY]
——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H7772 [24AU]
——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see H.R. 5551), H3453 [23AP]
Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H9449 [26OC]
——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]
——— report on gender pay gap in the teenage labor force (see H.R. 6284), H5974 [28JN]
Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8172 [12SE]
——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see H.R. 6651), H7742 [3AU]
——— 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), H5649 [25JN]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of portions of Los Angeles, CA, coastal area to evaluate alternatives for protecting coastal area resources (see H.R. 6750), H7941 [7SE]
——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H7921 [6SE]
——— permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida (see H.R. 2272), H9420 [5OC]
——— prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 169), H9420 [5OC]
——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H676 [29JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: conduct study to identify disparities between communities in auto insurance costs and payout amounts based on predominant racial makeup of such communities (see H.R. 4885), H629 [25JA]
Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H9460 [30OC]
——— prepare a plan on preservation needs of Route 66 (see H.R. 66), H5987 [3JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 2327), H9569 [16NO]
——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 299), H1227 [23FE]
——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H7782 [31AU]
——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H9092 [26SE]
——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H5201 [14JN]
Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H6558 [18JY]
Discrimination: eliminate discrimination in State criminal and civil laws for those living with HIV/AIDS (see H.R. 1739), H3052 [29MR]
——— prohibit in public accommodations on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3520), H1336 [27FE]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9415 [2OC]
Drugs: acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy and apologize to individuals and communities victimized by this policy (see H. Res. 933), H5093 [12JN]
——— make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H3707 [26AP]
Dunnigan, Alice Allison: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H8170 [12SE]
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), H9744 [29NO]
Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1516), H1178 [14FE]
——— prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]
EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]
——— 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]
Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]
FAA: commission a study on the health impacts of airplane flights on affected residents of certain metropolitan areas (see H.R. 598), H7743 [3AU]
——— require regional centers of air transportation excellence to conduct research on impacts of aircraft noise on humans and effective methods to mitigate such impacts (see H.R. 6454), H10170 [12DE]
Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]
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), H1217 [16FE]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H5154 [13JN]
FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]
——— repeal requirement to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum (see H.R. 5085), H1478 [7MR]
FDA: prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S. (see H.R. 113), H82 [9JA]
Federal agencies and departments: ensure that climate change-related impacts are fully considered in development of national security doctrine, policies, and plans (see H.R. 2908), H3507 [24AP]
Financial institutions: exclude credit union loans secured by certain non-owner occupied family dwellings from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 389), H1477 [7MR]
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 greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers (see H.R. 6075), H5286 [19JN]
——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (see H.R. 4240), H1336 [27FE]
——— prohibit a Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5090), H1266 [26FE]
——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H1267 [26FE]
——— prohibit transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer (see H.R. 6654), H10104 [11DE]
——— provide for a waiting period before a semiautomatic firearm, a silencer, armor piercing ammunition, or a large capacity ammunition magazine may be transferred (see H.R. 4268), H3397 [17AP]
——— provide for discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings (see H.R. 3984), H3052 [29MR]
——— provide victims of gun violence access to the same civil remedies available to those injured through other means and ensure the gun industry is not shielded from liability when negligent (see H.R. 3984), H3052 [29MR]
——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]
Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 1456), H7943 [7SE]
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), H8886 [25SE]
Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]
Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H1179 [14FE]
FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H1127 [13FE]
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]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]
Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H1333 [27FE]
Health: 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), H4210 [17MY]
Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see H. Res. 768), H1501 [8MR]
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), H7782 [31AU]
——— prohibit Members from using congressional offices for personal overnight accommodations and allow a tax deduction for living expenses incurred by Members (see H.R. 5845), H4137 [16MY]
——— require States to conduct redistricting through independent commissions (see H.R. 1102), H8739 [20SE]
Human rights: research relationship between human trafficking and skewed sex ratios in areas in which there is evidence of gender-based violence or neglect and end gendercide and related crimes (see H.R. 7008), H9406 [28SE]
Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H7772 [24AU]
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. 6527), H7943 [7SE]
——— establish legal orientation programs at immigration detention facilities to inform detainees of their legal rights (see H.R. 913), H3506 [24AP]
——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]
——— limit separation of families including an individual with a developmental disability at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6232), H5748 [26JN]
——— 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]
——— prohibit taxpayer funds from being used to build a wall along southern U.S. border (see H.R. 7332), H10335 [19DE]
——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H3444 [18AP]
——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see H.R. 5950), H5286 [19JN]
——— 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), H6465 [17JY]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9449 [26OC]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2902), H1755 [21MR]
Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (see H. Con. Res. 63), H1127 [13FE]
Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see H.R. 6143), H6589 [19JY]
International Decade for People of African Descent: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 713), H629 [25JA]
Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7748 [7AU]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]
Kennedy, John F.: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 3274), H1477 [7MR]
Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H8739 [20SE]
Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H8739 [20SE]
Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]
Law enforcement officers: classify use of chokeholds as excessive and prohibited use of force (see H.R. 7118), H9467 [6NO]
——— establish grant program for States that establish standards for education and training programs concerning civilian and law enforcement encounters during traffic stops and other in-person encounters (see H.R. 7281), H10169 [12DE]
Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]
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]
LGBT Equality Day: designate (see H. Res. 405), H5022 [8JN]
LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]
Liberia: affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia (see H. Res. 1055), H9092 [26SE]
Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H6112 [11JY]
Medicaid: provide a standard definition of therapeutic family care services (see H.R. 2290), H1543 [13MR]
——— provide consistent standard of health care to the incarcerated (see H.R. 6764), H8107 [10SE]
——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see H.R. 5977), H5022 [8JN]
Medicare: establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H1755 [21MR]
——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 6144), H6589 [19JY]
——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H3444 [18AP]
——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]
Members of Congress: ensure access to Federal facilities in order to exercise oversight responsibilities (see H.R. 6260), H5973 [28JN]
Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]
Morrill, Justin Smith: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3034), H9574 [20NO]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H9821 [10DE]
National Academy of Medicine: provide for study on use of genetic and genomic testing to improve health care (see H.R. 5062), H8886 [25SE]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1152), H9568 [16NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1152), H9568 [16NO]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H974 [7FE]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9406 [28SE]
National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H8739 [20SE]
National Media Diversity Month: designate (see H. Res. 888), H6465 [17JY]
National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]
National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 683), H132 [10JA]
National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1163), H9743 [29NO]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1095), H9151 [27SE]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 723), H783 [5FE]
National Vitiligo Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 757), H9416 [2OC]
National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]
Native American Heritage Day: observance (see H. Res. 1163), H9743 [29NO]
Native Americans: protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see H.R. 7127), H9668 [27NO]
Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 455), H6559 [18JY]
New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9436 [16OC]
NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H8739 [20SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H1127 [13FE]
Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see H.R. 4117), H6589 [19JY]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]
Political ethics: improve anti-corruption and public integrity laws by strengthening lobbying laws, disclosing conflicts of interest, improving judicial integrity, and requiring more financial disclosure by elected officials (see H.R. 7140), H9567 [16NO]
Population: improve Federal population surveys by requiring collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys (see H.R. 3273), H1267 [26FE]
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), H7752 [10AU]
Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H9408 [28SE]
Presidents of the U.S.: disapprove granting of reprieve or Presidential pardons to himself for offenses against the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 132), H7724 [26JY]
——— require disclosure of Federal income tax returns by Presidents and candidates for the office of President (see H.R. 305), H8886 [25SE]
Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1651), H8886 [25SE]
Rail Safety Week: designate (see H. Res. 1081), H8884 [25SE]
Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]
——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]
Route 66 Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 66), H5987 [3JY]
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]
——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see H. Res. 749), H1266 [26FE]
——— 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), H6464 [17JY]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]
Second Chance Month: designate (see H. Res. 789), H3445 [18AP]
Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]
Sikhism: recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi (see H. Res. 189), H5095 [12JN]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9415 [2OC]
Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9415 [2OC]
Taxation: allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (see H.R. 7086), H9668 [27NO]
——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]
——— extend earned income tax credit to caregivers and qualifying students and establish a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program (see H.R. 6873), H8883 [25SE]
——— increase excise tax and special occupational tax relative to firearms and increase transfer tax on any other weapon (see H.R. 5103), H1332 [27FE]
——— increase low-income housing credit (see H.R. 6542), H7735 [31JY]
——— provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see H.R. 1602), H1729 [20MR]
——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H6589 [19JY]
——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1267), H1507 [9MR]
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]
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. 5447), H3094 [10AP]
U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H4243 [18MY]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]
Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]
——— establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 6880), H9416 [2OC]
Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H8886 [25SE]
Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H3316 [13AP]
Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1818), H8886 [25SE]
Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H7871 [5SE]
——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 33), H1508 [9MR]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9415 [2OC]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H5749 [26JN]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9408 [28SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see H. Res. 1111), H9414 [2OC]
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]
Dept. of HHS: provide grants to develop, enhance, or evaluate kinship navigator programs (see H.R. 7012), H9413 [2OC]
Immigration: require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]
Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1159), H9667 [27NO]
Korean Peninsula: resume family reunions between North and South Korea, allow Korean Americans to reunite with divided families in North Korea, and encourage peace (see H. Res. 930), H5021 [8JN]
Medicaid: ensure health insurance continuity for former foster youth (see H.R. 4998), H1125 [13FE]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]
National Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]
National Senior Fraud Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 765), H1441 [6MR]
Nigeria: promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process (see H. Res. 1170), H9767 [6DE]
Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (see H.R. 6472), H6648 [23JY]
Constitutional authority statements
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 (H.R. 6805), H8727 [13SE]
Dept. of HHS: provide grants to develop, enhance, or evaluate kinship navigator programs (H.R. 7012), H9415 [2OC]
Immigration: require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (H.R. 6236), H5816 [27JN]
Medicaid: ensure health insurance continuity for former foster youth (H.R. 4998), H1126 [13FE]
Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (H.R. 6472), H6650 [23JY]
Remarks
Abiy Ahmed Ali: U.S. visit by Ethiopian Prime Minister, E1097• [26JY]
Akufo-Addo, Nana: U.S. visit, E335• [19MR]
Brotherhood Crusade (organization): anniversary, E1027• [18JY]
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (H.R. 6207), H9599 [27NO]
Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth: observance of Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day, H4592 [23MY]
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, H10364 [20DE]
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration (H. Res. 964), H5763 [27JN]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit use of restraints on prisoners during pregnancy and postpartum recovery, H4313 [22MY]
——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), H4313 [22MY]
——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, H10364 [20DE]
Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5515 [22JN]
Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), H3072 [10AP]
FAA: implement regulations to lessen impact of aircraft noise on communities surrounding the Los Angeles International Airport, H3728 [27AP]
——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3728 [27AP]
Foreign aid: enhance transparency and accelerate the impact of programs under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Millennium Challenge Corp. (H.R. 3445), H434 [17JA]
Immigration: require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (H.R. 6236), H5763 [27JN]
Libya: condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation (H. Res. 644), H6018 [10JY]
Medicaid: ensure health insurance continuity for former foster youth, H5515 [22JN]
National Foster Care Month: observance, H4592 [23MY]
NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), Senate amendment, H10364 [20DE]
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 (H.R. 5447), H3540 [25AP]
Tributes
Henning, C. Garnett, E767• [5JN]
Massey, Earl, E861• [19JN]
BASSETT, MARY BETH
Letters
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8777 [25SE]
BASSETT, MATTHEW
Reports filed
Dept. of HHS: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Legislation, S587 [30JA]
BASTEAN, JORDAN S.
Remarks in House
Lance Corporal Jordan S. Bastean Post Office, Pekin, IL: designate (H.R. 2673), H1348 [5MR]
Remarks in Senate
Lance Corporal Jordan S. Bastean Post Office, Pekin, IL: designate (H.R. 2673), S4807, S4808 [28JN]
Reports filed
Lance Corporal Jordan S. Bastean Post Office, Pekin, IL: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2673), S3951 [14JN]
Texts of
H.R. 2673, Lance Corporal Jordan S. Bastean Post Office, Pekin, IL, H1348 [5MR]
BASTON, MICHAEL A.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1252 [13SE]
BASUCHER, HARRY W., JR.
Remarks in House
World War II: anniversary of shooting down of B–17 Flying Fortress over Normandy, France, E900 [22JN]
Remarks in Senate
World War II: anniversary of shooting down of B–17 Flying Fortress over Normandy, France, S4726 [28JN]
BATAVIA, NY
Remarks in House
Batavian.com (Internet site): anniversary, E574 [1MY]
BATAVIAN.COM (Internet site)
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E574 [1MY]
BATAYOLA, TERESITA
Remarks in House
Puget Sound Business Journal: Woman of Influence award recipient, E1105 [27JY]
BATCHELOR, MARY LOU
Remarks in House
California 3d Congressional District: Woman of the Year award recipient, E1428 [19OC]
BATES, CHRISTOPHER
Remarks in House
Prince William County, VA: tribute to Prince William, VA, Chamber of Commerce Investigative Merit Award recipients, E966 [3JY]
BATES, DEVIN
Articles and editorials
Bike Ferry Crew Recognized by Coast Guard for Heroic Rescue, S5573 [1AU]
BATESVILLE, IN
Remarks in Senate
Batesville Tool & Die, Inc.: anniversary, S6220 [18SE]
BATESVILLE TOOL & DIE, INC.
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary, S6220 [18SE]
BATISTA, NANCY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1375 [5OC]
BATKIN, GABRIELLE
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S1928 [22MR]
BATON ROUGE, LA
Articles and editorials
Pearl Harbor Casualty’s Remains Getting a Proper Funeral Ends Lifetime of Wondering for Baton Rouge Family Members, S7354 [6DE]
Remarks in House
Britt, Donna: Boy Scouts 12 Points Award recipient, E489 [17AP]
Kids’ Orchestra (organization): tribute, H9095 [27SE]
Louisiana State University: anniversary of Pennington Biomedical Research Center, E1547 [20NO]
BATON ROUGE (LA) ADVOCATE
Articles and editorials
Pearl Harbor Casualty’s Remains Getting a Proper Funeral Ends Lifetime of Wondering for Baton Rouge Family Members, S7354 [6DE]
BATORY, RONALD L.
Remarks in Senate
Federal Railroad Administration: nomination to be Administrator, S601 [5FE], S6209 [18SE]
BATSON, ELIJAH C.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5451 [30JY]
BATTERSHELL, ROBIN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E664 [16MY]
BATTLE, WILLIAM
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1066 [25JY]
BATWEEK
Bills and resolutions
Designate (see H. Res. 1136), H9449 [26OC]
BAUDLER, CLEL
Remarks in House
Tribute, E723 [23MY]
BAUDLER, JACOB
Remarks in House
National FFA Organization: American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E238 [27FE]
BAUER, PAUL
Remarks in House
Tribute, H1171 [14FE]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S958 [14FE], S1212 [26FE], S1238 [27FE], S1889 [22MR]
BAUER, TODD
Remarks in House
Tribute, H6470 [18JY]
BAUM, RAYMOND S.
Remarks in House
Tribute, H1106, H1107, H1113–H1117 [13FE], E176 [13FE], E202 [16FE]
BAXTER, KRISTY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E247 [1MR]
BAXTER, SUSAN PARADISE
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S5982 [28AU]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on Judiciary (Senate), S1164 [15FE]
BAY COUNTY, FL
Remarks in House
Newbauer, Tom: Association of Defense Communities Defense Community Leadership Award recipient, H5293 [20JN]
Remarks in Senate
Felty, Cathy: Bay County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]
BAYER, PHYLLIS L.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of the Navy for Installations, Energy, and the Environment: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S467 [23JA]
BAYER, SKYLAR
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S4059 [19JN]
BAYLOUS, MICHAEL T.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]
BAYMAN, JAMES
Remarks in House
Tribute, E65 [18JA]
BAYMAN, JIM
Remarks in House
Tribute, E182 [14FE]
BAYS, WILLIAM M.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1726 [21DE]
BAYSINGER, CHRISTINA
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S4059 [19JN]
BAYTOWN, TX
Remarks in House
Memorial Baptist Church: anniversary, E192 [15FE]
BB&P FEED & GRAIN, INC.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1421 [16OC]
BEACH, LUKE
Remarks in House
U.S. Military Academy: appointee, E582 [3MY]
BEACH, WILLIAM W.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be BLS Commissioner: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]
BEACHES related term(s) Coastal Zones
Bills and resolutions
Coastal Zone Management Act: reauthorize (see S. 2472), S1286 [28FE]
Coastal zones: recognize ecological, economic, recreational, and national security importance of oceans and Great Lakes and codify science-based marine management decisionmaking to protect marine environments (see H.R. 6300), H5980 [29JN]
——— require research in coastal sustainability and resilience to ensure continued Federal implementation and advancement of coastal resiliency efforts (see H.R. 6288), H5974 [28JN]
Delaware: revise boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (see H.R. 4880), H629 [25JA]
Floods: acknowledge significance of sea level rise and flooding in the U.S. and in Florida and affirm need for greater adaptation funding and use of historical flooding and sea level rise projections into planning (see H. Res. 1087), H9090 [26SE]
Gateway National Seashore: rename portions as Senator James L. Buckley National Seashore (see H.R. 7125), H9525 [14NO]
NOAA: make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see S. 3087), S4035 [19JN]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (see H.R. 5787), H3975 [15MY]
Remarks in House
Corps of Engineers: expedite study of Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts, H4838 [6JN]
EPA: Southern New England Estuaries Program funding, H6453 [17JY]
Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H3430 [18AP]
Santa Barbara, CA: anniversary of Refugio/Plains pipeline oil spill, H4234 [18MY]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (H.R. 5787), H9476–H9478, H9507 [13NO]
Remarks in Senate
Climate: impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S13–S16 [3JA], S1669, S1673, S1676 [13MR], S1715 [14MR]
——— impact of climate change on oxygen levels in oceans, S494 [24JA]
——— impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S1668, S1671, S1673, S1675, S1681 [13MR]
——— impact of climate change on warming ocean waters, S6950 [14NO]
Delaware: revise boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (S. 1395), S471 [23JA]
Nelson, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7477–S7480 [12DE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (H.R. 5787), S7913, S7914, S7949 [19DE]
Reports filed
Strengthening Coastal Communities Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5787) (H. Rept. 115–997), H9459 [30OC]
Texts of
H.R. 5787, Strengthening Coastal Communities Act, H9477 [13NO]
S. 1395, John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in Delaware boundaries revision, S471 [23JA]
BEAL, GRACE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E793 [7JN]
BEALS, MELBA PATILLO
Remarks in House
Little Rock, AR: anniversary of integration of Central High School, H8255 [13SE]
BEAMON, BOB
Remarks in House
Tribute, H9398 [28SE]
BEAMON, SAMUEL K., SR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E34 [11JA], E1495 [6NO]
BEAR KNUCKLES (company)
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6337 [26SE]
BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FOUNDATION
Remarks in House
Bremer, Carol and Don: Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Foundation Humanitarian Award recipients, E1182 [28AU]
BEARSS, EDWIN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1254 [13SE]
BEASLEY, CORA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E196 [15FE]
BEASLEY, DAVID
Bills and resolutions
Relief (see H.R. 7162), H9568 [16NO]
BEASLEY, MELISSA LEA
Letters
Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act, H4756 [5JN]
BEASLEY, ROBERT L.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E226 [27FE]
BEATRICE, NE
Bills and resolutions
Homestead National Monument of America: rename as Homestead National Historical Park (see H.R. 7033), H9419 [5OC]
BEATTIE, JOHN
Remarks in House
Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce: Man of the Year award recipient, E481 [17AP]
BEATTY, DALE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E207 [23FE]
BEATTY, GUY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1444 [23OC]
BEATTY, JOYCE (a Representative from Ohio)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]
American Heart Month: observance (see H. Res. 752), H1334 [27FE]
Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9420 [5OC]
——— restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 1759), H8886 [25SE]
Armed Forces: repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 1229), H3707 [26AP]
——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see H.R. 1243), H1373 [5MR]
Bears Ears National Monument: expand boundaries and ensure prompt engagement with the Bears Ears Commission and prompt implementation of the proclamation establishing the Monument (see H.R. 4518), H5286 [19JN]
Bill Harris Post Office, Ashland, OH: designate (see H.R. 5868), H4209 [17MY]
Birth control: repeal rules allowing employers to be exempt from requirement to provide insurance coverage for birth control and contraceptives (see H.R. 4082), H3064 [9AP]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]
Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]
Bureau of the Census: provide that individuals in prison shall, for purposes of a decennial census, be attributed to the last place of residence before incarceration (see H.R. 5454), H4584 [22MY]
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]
CFTC: extend jurisdiction to include setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums (see H.R. 6927), H9432 [12OC]
Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]
Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]
Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 2790), H8886 [25SE]
Courts: discourage use of payment of money as a condition of pretrial release in criminal cases (see H.R. 1437), H7776 [28AU]
——— prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H8732 [17SE]
Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 2498), H8739 [20SE]
Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1699 [19MR]
——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]
Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Program: establish (see H.R. 5527), H7871 [5SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1374 [5MR]
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), H7754 [14AU]
Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8732 [17SE]
——— establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 2234), H7688 [25JY]
——— increase income limit of the simplified needs test on applications for Federal student aid (see H.R. 6349), H6173 [12JY]
——— 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), H170 [11JA]
Dept. of HHS: expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (see H.R. 5115), H9467 [6NO]
——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H3097 [10AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 6664), H9539 [15NO]
——— provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H5286 [19JN]
——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H9436 [16OC]
——— strengthen partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6772), H8169 [12SE]
Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H8732 [17SE]
Dept. of Justice: develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 5710), H3833 [8MY]
——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see H.R. 3356), H3316 [13AP]
Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs (see H.R. 6467), H6648 [23JY]
——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H8171 [12SE]
——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H6559 [18JY]
Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8732 [17SE]
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 Veterans Affairs: educate staff and inform veterans about the Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. 2322), H9425 [9OC]
——— eliminate period of eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program (see H.R. 5452), H4739 [1JN]
——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H975 [7FE]
——— establish Alzheimer’s disease research, education, and clinical centers (see H.R. 5191), H6042 [10JY]
——— furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service (see H.R. 4556), H7751 [10AU]
——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H8742 [24SE]
——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H9821 [10DE]
Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3520), H8739 [20SE]
Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H1267 [26FE]
Drugs: acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy and apologize to individuals and communities victimized by this policy (see H. Res. 933), H5093 [12JN]
——— 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]
Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1503 [8MR]
Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4745), H9744 [29NO]
EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]
Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]
Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]
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), H9758 [30NO]
FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H5095 [12JN]
——— revise sponsorship identification rules to require disclosure of significant donors to persons paying for broadcasts of political matters or matters involving issues of public importance (see H.R. 1439), H6650 [23JY]
Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4775), H4210 [17MY]
——— provide that civilian service as a temporary employee after a certain date may be creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 5389), H6175 [12JY]
Financial institutions: establish Minority Depository Institutions Advisory Committees and provide advice relative to preserving and encouraging minority depository institutions (see H.R. 6186), H5505 [21JN]
Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (see H.R. 4240), H1336 [27FE]
——— establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 1612), H1755 [21MR]
——— prevent gun trafficking (see H.R. 1475), H1755 [21MR]
——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]
Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]
FRS: modify registration and supervision of insurance savings and loan holding companies (see H.R. 5059), H1212 [15FE]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]
Health: recognize cardiovascular disease as leading cause of preventable death and disability and as a global public health crisis (see H. Res. 752), H1334 [27FE]
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), H10587 [21DE]
——— prohibit Members from using congressional offices for personal overnight accommodations and allow a tax deduction for living expenses incurred by Members (see H.R. 5845), H4137 [16MY]
——— require States to conduct redistricting through independent commissions (see H.R. 1102), H6558 [18JY]
Housing: expand Federal investments in affordable and accessible rental homes to help more low-income families who struggle to make ends meet (see H. Con. Res. 120), H3833 [8MY]
Immigration: 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), H5581 [22JN]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9092 [26SE]
Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (see H. Con. Res. 63), H173 [12JA]
Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H6042 [10JY]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]
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]
Korean War: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Korean War combat veterans (see H.R. 5222), H1610 [14MR]
Labor unions: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H6589 [19JY]
Law enforcement officers: establish grant program for States that establish standards for education and training programs concerning civilian and law enforcement encounters during traffic stops and other in-person encounters (see H.R. 7281), H10169 [12DE]
Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H6112 [11JY]
Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H7943 [7SE]
——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see H.R. 5977), H4850 [6JN]
Medicare: ensure providers of services receive adequate payments for acquisition of hematopoietic stem cells (see H.R. 4215), H170 [11JA]
——— establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H555 [18JA]
——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (see H.R. 1898), H7871 [5SE]
——— prohibit prescription drug plan sponsors and Medicare Advantage prescription drug organizations from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies (see H.R. 1038), H4733 [25MY]
——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program and Medicare Advantage program to further transparency of payment methodology of pharmacies (see H.R. 1316), H170 [11JA]
——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]
Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H7824 [4SE]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]
National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive (see H. Res. 890), H3929 [10MY]
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 760), H1341 [1MR]
National Commission on Fibrotic Diseases: establish (see H.R. 4638), H9569 [16NO]
National Day of Civility: designate (see H. Res. 400), H6465 [17JY]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9406 [28SE]
National Fishing and Boating Week: designate (see H. Res. 871), H3782 [7MY]
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 Media Diversity Month: designate (see H. Res. 888), H4733 [25MY]
National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 829), H3315 [13AP]
National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]
National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]
NIH: research risks posed by dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in feminine hygiene products and urge the FDA to monitor and disclose contaminants in all menstrual hygiene products (see H.R. 2379), H3064 [9AP]
NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H170 [11JA]
Nuclear weapons: prohibit the conduct of a first-use nuclear strike absent a declaration of war by Congress (see H.R. 669), H1221 [20FE]
Phillips, Velvalea H. Rodgers: tribute (see H. Res. 863), H3742 [27AP]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H7735 [31JY]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H7729 [26JY]
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), H9416 [2OC]
Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 6085), H6264 [16JY]
Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]
Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8887 [25SE]
Russia: impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H8732 [17SE]
Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]
——— provide protections for amateur and professional athletes (see H.R. 6749), H9436 [16OC]
Supreme Court: promulgate a code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 1960), H6558 [18JY]
Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]
——— increase age limits for ABLE account eligibility (see H.R. 1874), H7824 [4SE]
——— increase deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 5814), H3976 [15MY]
——— provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see H.R. 1602), H5977 [28JN]
——— provide families with more discretion in the use of, and contributions to, flexible spending accounts for health care services (see H.R. 1204), H3835 [8MY]
Transportation Security Administration: provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 99), H4210 [17MY]
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]
U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness: reauthorize (see H.R. 5393), H2041 [22MR]
U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H3979 [15MY]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7759 [21AU]
Voting: clarify that a State may not use inactivity of voters as the basis for cancelling the registration of such voters in the State on grounds that they have changed residence (see H.R. 6122), H7735 [31JY]
——— develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]
——— establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 6880), H8884 [25SE]
——— require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see H.R. 1044), H7751 [10AU]
Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1818), H1653 [15MR]
Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1653 [15MR]
——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 33), H1508 [9MR]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9449 [26OC]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7776 [28AU]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of the Treasury: require Financial Literacy and Education Commission to establish and publish best practices for teaching financial literacy for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5277), H1607 [14MR]
Financial institutions: specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (see H.R. 4746), H82 [9JA]
Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 806), H3046 [23MR]
Firearms: improve public safety through sensible reforms to firearms regulations (see H.R. 5410), H3049 [26MR]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of the Treasury: require Financial Literacy and Education Commission to establish and publish best practices for teaching financial literacy for institutions of higher education (H.R. 5277), H1609 [14MR]
Financial institutions: specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (H.R. 4746), H82 [9JA]
Firearms: improve public safety through sensible reforms to firearms regulations (H.R. 5410), H3049 [26MR]
Motions
Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6189 [13JY]
Small business: amend laws relative to small company capital formation (H.R. 4263), H1640 [15MR]
Remarks
African Americans: tribute to impact and legacy of Black women in America, E349• [20MR]
Appropriations: making continuing, H622 [22JA]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1869), E428• [10AP]
Columbus, OH: Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority recipient of Dept. of HUD Family Unification Program housing voucher grants, E1589• [30NO]
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 (H.R. 1865), H1294, H1305 [27FE]
Democratic Party: national agenda, E1335• [28SE]
Economy: impact of government policies on unequal distribution of wealth and income, E144• [6FE]
Fair Housing Act: anniversary, H3130 [11AP]
Financial institutions: place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), H1310, H1311 [27FE]
Financial Literacy Month: observance, H3690 [26AP]
Firearms: gun control, H4277 [21MY]
——— improve public safety through sensible reforms to firearms regulations (H.R. 5410), H4277 [21MY]
FRS: modify registration and supervision of insurance savings and loan holding companies (H.R. 5059), H8126, H8127 [12SE]
GAO: conduct study on damages awarded to victims and restitution amounts imposed against defendants in cases of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, H1305 [27FE]
——— conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking, H6310 [17JY]
Government regulations: exempt from additional safeguards any mandate that protects children from sexual predators, prevents domestic violence, rape, or sexual assault, or requires a background check for school and other employees, H6189 [13JY]
——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), motion to recommit, H6189 [13JY]
GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H622 [22JA]
House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H9140 [27SE]
Labor unions: importance, E126• [2FE]
Malnutrition Awareness Week: observance, E1431• [19OC]
Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (H. Res. 715), E126• [2FE]
National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders: anniversary of report identifying racism and segregation as the root cause of civil unrest, E289• [9MR]
National Women’s History Month: observance, E349• [20MR]
SEC: increase threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relative to employee stock compensatory benefit plans (S. 488), H6310 [17JY]
——— review and revise bad actor disqualificiation regulations prior to future increases in offering threshold, H1640 [15MR]
Small business: amend laws relative to small company capital formation (H.R. 4263), motion to recommit, H1640 [15MR]
Stroke Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 337), E726• [24MY]
Supreme Court: hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, E126• [2FE]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H3382 [17AP]
Veterans Day: observance, E1534• [16NO]
Votes: position on missed, E347• [20MR], E902• [22JN]
Tributes
Kaptur, Representative, E312• [14MR]
King, Martin Luther, Jr., H15 [8JA]
Walker, Wyatt T., E126• [2FE]
BEATTY, MICHAEL
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1295 [25SE]
BEAUCHAMP, JOSH
Remarks in House
Fairless Hills, PA: Conwall-Egan Catholic High School winner of Bucks County High School Seatbelt Challenge, H5367 [21JN]
BEAULIEU, PAUL
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1167 [21AU]
BEAVER, MICHAEL P.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2505, S2506 [7MY], S2535 [8MY]
BEAVER COUNTY, PA
Remarks in House
Armed Forces: tribute to volunteer efforts to promote Wear Red on Fridays events to honor the military, H5204 [15JN]
Hopewell Township, PA: tribute to street sign to commemorate MIA status of Doyle Lynn, H8881 [25SE]
BEAVER ISLAND, MI
Remarks in House
Beaver Island Water Trail: tribute, E1209 [5SE]
BEAVERSTOCK, JEFFREY U.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]
BEAVERTON, MI
Bills and resolutions
Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office: designate (see H.R. 6116), H5200 [14JN]
Remarks in House
Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office: designate (H.R. 6116), H8248 [13SE], H9395 [28SE]
Remarks in Senate
Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office: designate (H.R. 6116), S7064 [15NO]
Reports filed
Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 6116), S6387 [28SE]
Texts of
H.R. 6116, Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI, H8248 [13SE]
BECK, DAVID
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5573 [1AU]
BECK, EULA L.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1068 [25JY]
BECK, REATA
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S7046 [15NO]
BECKER, BOB
Remarks in House
Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation: Brotherhood Award recipient, E207 [23FE]
BECKER, MARNA AND JOHN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1420 [16OC]
BECKER’S HOSPITAL REVIEW (publication)
Remarks in House
Sugar Land, TX: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital inclusion in Becker’s Hospital Review (publication) 100 Great Hospitals in America list, E1278 [20SE]
BECKFORD, STEVE
Remarks in House
Yazoo City, MS: tribute to Exclusive Kutz Barber Shop, E372 [26MR]
BEDFORD, AMANDA
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2722 [16MY]
BEDFORD, IA
Remarks in House
Iowa State University: anniversary of Taylor County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1130 [7AU]
Noer, Vic: Bedford, IA, Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E1195 [4SE]
Schuelke, Doris: Bedford, IA, Lioness Club Lioness of the Year award recipient, E1478 [30OC]
BEDFORD, MA
Remarks in House
MITRE Corp.: anniversary, E1703 [20DE]
BEDFORD, PA
Remarks in House
Bedford High School: tribute to girls’ soccer team, H9748 [30NO]
BEDFORD, TX
Remarks in House
Firefighters: tribute to early cancer detection blood testing for firefighters, E152 [7FE]
Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District: tribute to Awards of Excellence recipients and teachers, E361 [22MR]
BEDNARZ, NATASHA
Remarks in House
Dept. of State: Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]
BEDNARZYK, CONNOR
Remarks in House
House of Representatives: moment of silence in honor of Connor Bednarzyk, H9139 [27SE]
Tribute, H9139 [27SE]
BEDRIN, MARK
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S3390 [7JN]
BEDRIN, MARK D.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S7559 [13DE]
BEE CAVE, TX
Remarks in House
Bee Cave Police Dept.: tribute, H8113 [12SE]
BEECH, BRIAN
Remarks in House
Pawtucket, RI: tribute to Pawtucket Police Dept., H4207 [17MY]
BEEHLER, ALEX A.
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Defense: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment, S8055 [2JA]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S6303 [25SE]
BEFORD, LOGAN
Remarks in House
Red Rocks Community College: tribute to NSF Community College Innovation Challenge finalists, E928 [27JN]
BEHAN, MARK
Remarks in House
Crandall, NY, Public Library: Henry Crandall Award recipient, E1277 [20SE]
BEHAVIORAL AWARENESS TRAINING ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 5285), H1608 [14MR]
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COVERAGE TRANSPARENCY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2301), S168 [11JA]
BEIMLER, JOHN
Remarks in House
Tribute, H9772 [10DE]
BELARUS, REPUBLIC OF
Messages
National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Trump, S3597 [11JN], H5012 [8JN]
BELCHER, DAVID O.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E934 [27JN]
BELCOURT, ND
Letters
Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act: Richard McCloud, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, S7973 [20DE]
BELGER, VIC
Remarks in House
Creston, IA: Creston High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1347 [28SE]
BELGIUM, KINGDOM OF
Bills and resolutions
NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, commit to enlargement, and urge members to cooperate at summit to strengthen the alliance (see S. Res. 557), S4513 [27JN]
——— support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain (see S. Res. 622), S6059 [6SE] (see H. Res. 1053), H7920 [6SE]
Notices
Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S295–S297 [18JA]
Remarks in House
Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Philadelphia Orchestra tour through Europe and Israel, E739 [25MY], E753 [1JN]
Remarks in Senate
Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S4720 [28JN]
Reports filed
Nomination of Ronald Gidwitz To Be Ambassador to Belgium: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4407 [26JN]
Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to NATO, Support Efforts To Counter Russian Aggression, Commit to Enlargement, and Urge Members To Cooperate at Summit To Strengthen the Alliance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 557), S5003 [17JY]
Texts of
S. Res. 557, reaffirm U.S. commitment to NATO, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, commit to enlargement, and urge members to cooperate at summit to strengthen the alliance, S4516 [27JN]
S. Res. 622, support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain, S6060 [6SE]
BELIZE
Remarks in Senate
Central America: encourage partnerships with Mexico and Central American governments to improve their economies and combat cartels, gangs, and traffickers, S7105–S7107 [27NO], S7199–S7201 [29NO], S7374 [10DE]
BELL, DALE
Remarks in House
Mississippi: tribute to Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Special Response Team for efforts to assist with search and recovery mission after military aircraft crash in Leflore County, MS, E237 [27FE]
BELL, FREDERICK A.
Remarks in Senate
Massachusetts: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2745 [17MY]
BELL, HERMAN
Remarks in House
Tribute, H6591 [23JY]
BELL, JEFF
Remarks in House
Tribute, E205 [20FE], E1720 [20DE]
BELL, JULIETTE
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5990 [28AU]
BELL, KENNETH D.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6815 [11OC]
BELL, LONNIE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E493 [18AP]
BELL, MAXINE T.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2034 [10AP]
BELL, PHILLIP W. (WAYNE)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1477 [30OC]
BELL, RICHARD, JR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E263 [6MR]
BELL COUNTY, KY
Remarks in Senate
Floods: express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in Southeastern Kentucky, S889 [13FE], S1212 [26FE]
BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY
Remarks in Senate
Kentucky: tribute to college basketball teams, S1325 [5MR]
BELLEFONTE, PA
Remarks in House
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology: landscaping team winners of Pennsylvania Farm Show Agricultural Education Landscape Exhibits competition, H96 [10JA]
Centre County 4-H Robotics Club: tribute to robotics team, H3786 [8MY]
BELLEVILLE, IL
Remarks in House
Belleville West High School: tribute to basketball team, H1703 [20MR]
BELLEVILLE, NJ
Bills and resolutions
Private Henry Svehla Post Office Building: designate (see S. 3209), S4951 [12JY] (see H.R. 6626), H7724 [26JY]
Remarks in House
Private Henry Svehla Post Office Building: designate (S. 3209), H10081 [11DE]
Reports filed
Private Henry Svehla Post Office Building, Belleville, NJ: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3209), S6387 [28SE]
Texts of
S. 3209, Private Henry Svehla Post Office Building, Belleville, NJ, S7063 [15NO], H10082 [11DE]
BELLEVUE, WA
Remarks in House
Odle Middle School: tribute to National Science Bowl team, E1380 [5OC]
BELLINGHAM, WA
Remarks in House
Whatcom Community College: tribute to leadership in cybersecurity education, E1371 [5OC]
BELLINO, STEPHANIE
Remarks in Senate
Duval County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3290 [7JN]
BELLIS, DOUGLASS
Poems
‘‘What Good God Gives to Us We Dimly Know’’, E1453 [26OC]
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1452 [26OC]
BELLOCK, PATTI
Remarks in House
Tribute, E558 [27AP]
BELMAR, NJ
Remarks in Senate
Dr. Walter S. McAfee Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 3655), S1526 [7MR]
Reports filed
Dr. Walter S. McAfee Post Office Building, Belmar, NJ: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3655), S1164 [15FE]
BELMONTE, MONTE
Remarks in House
Massachusetts: tribute to Monte’s March event to benefit Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, H10274 [19DE]
BELOIT, WI
Remarks in House
FDA: approval of domestic production of Moly99 by NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC, E327 [15MR]
BELTRAMO, BENJAMIN M.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1429 [19OC]
BENCZKOWSKI, BRIAN A.
Cloture motions
Dept. of Justice: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4720 [28JN], S4858 [10JY]
Letters
Nomination of Brian A. Benczkowski to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division: several Senators, S4856 [10JY]
Motions
Dept. of Justice: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4720 [28JN]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Justice: confirmation as Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4975 [17JY]
——— nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4854–S4856, S4869 [10JY], S4886, S4894–S4896 [11JY]
——— suitability to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division relative to representation of Alfa Bank JSC in defamation lawsuit concerning possible Russian interference in Presidential election, S4855, S4870 [10JY], S4886 [11JY], S4975 [17JY]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]
BEND, OR
Bills and resolutions
Robert Maxwell VA Clinic: designate (see H.R. 6632), H7724 [26JY]
BENDER, ALEXANDRA
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S5219 [23JY]
BENDER, BARRY
Remarks in House
Hebrew Institute of Riverdale: Community Service Award recipient, E775 [5JN]
BENDER, KELLI
Articles and editorials
Southwest and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Fly Plane to Puerto Rico To Save 62 Pets and Donate 14,400 Lbs of Supplies, E266 [6MR]
BENDER, REBECCA
Remarks in House
Tribute, H483 [18JA]
BENENATI, JOSEPH J.
Remarks in House
World War II: importance of heart shield Bibles, H3958 [15MY]
BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA (fraternal organization)
Lists
Woodbridge, VA, Elks Lodge 2355 2018 officers and committee chairmen, E889 [21JN]
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E101 [29JA], E129 [2FE], E202 [16FE], E231 [27FE], E583 [3MY]
Fresno, CA: anniversary of Fresno Elks Lodge, E911 [25JN]
Green Bay, WI: anniversary of Green Bay Elks Lodge, E442 [12AP]
Oswego, NY: anniversary of Oswego Elks Lodge 271, E1367 [5OC]
Rome, NY: anniversary of Rome Elks Lodge 96, H1468 [7MR]
Woodbridge, VA: Woodbridge Elks Lodge 2355 installation of officers, E889 [21JN]
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary, S1161 [15FE]
BENIN, REPUBLIC OF
Reports filed
Nomination of Patricia Mahoney To Be Ambassador to Benin: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]
BENITEZ, MARIA L.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1715 [20DE]
BENJAMIN-FINK, NICOLE
Remarks in House
Conservation Beyond Borders (organization): tribute, E334 [19MR]
BENNET, LERONE, JR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E196 [15FE]
BENNET, MICHAEL F. (a Senator from Colorado)
Amendments
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4416, S4418, S4427, S4438, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4454 [26JN], S4515, S4653, S4685, S4686 [27JN], S4714, S4748, S4767 [28JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3326, S3373, S3385 [7JN], S3625, S3627, S3629, S3635, S3636, S3711, S3722 [11JN], S3908, S3923 [13JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5767, S5781 [21AU], S5855 [22AU], S5900 [23AU]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5273, S5275, S5304, S5308 [24JY], S5386, S5388 [25JY], S5437 [26JY], S5461 [30JY], S5502, S5521 [31JY]
Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1482 [7MR]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4039, S4054, S4057 [19JN], S4325 [21JN]
GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S351 [19JA]
Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S1076 [14FE]
Appointments
Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform (Joint, Select), S1254 [27FE]
Articles and editorials
Companies Go Green on Their Own Steam, Cassandra Sweet, Wall Street Journal, S5896 [23AU]
Laura Bush—Separating Children From Their Parents at the Border ‘Breaks My Heart’, Laura Bush, Washington (DC) Post, S4250 [19JN]
Trump Retreats on Separating Families, but Thousands Will Remain Apart, Michael D. Shear, Abby Goodnough and Maggie Haberman, New York (NY) Times, S4300 [20JN]
U.S. Has More Climate Skeptics Than Anywhere Else on Earth—Blame the GOP, Amanda Erickson, Washington (DC) Post, S5896 [23AU]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (see S. 1730), S6059 [6SE]
Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]
American Homebrewers Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 567), S4735 [28JN]
Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]
Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 530), S2925 [24MY] (see S. Res. 546), S3906 [13JN]
Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]
Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S1165 [15FE]
Bureau of the Census: improve Federal data collection by requiring collection of information on sexual orientation and gender identity in decennial census and American Community Survey (see S. 3314), S5518 [31JY]
——— make clear that each decennial census shall tabulate the total number of persons in each State, and that no information regarding U.S. citizenship or immigration status may be elicited in any such census (see S. 2580), S1845 [20MR]
——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see S. 2578), S2969 [4JN]
Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]
Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]
Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]
CBO: modernize scoring of preventive health legislation to assess long-term health savings (see S. 2164), S6143 [12SE]
CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see S. 2076), S4036 [19JN]
Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]
Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 441), S1948 [22MR]
Cinco de Mayo: observance (see S. Res. 497), S2485 [26AP]
Climate: recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (see S. Res. 708), S7133 [27NO]
Colleges and universities: establish commission to develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies (see S. 2138), S6732 [9OC]
Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]
Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see S. 1539), S1875 [21MR]
——— provide enhanced protections for taxpayers from fraud and other illegal activities (see S. 3246), S5107 [19JY]
——— reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (see S. 1917), S5066 [18JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: collect, integrate, and link data on impacts of covered conservation practices on enhancing crop yields, soil health, and otherwise reducing risk and improving farm and ranch profitability (see S. 2487), S3294 [7JN]
——— establish a farm and ranch stress assistance network (see S. 2712), S2321 [19AP]
——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S2322 [19AP]
——— provide grants for access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas (see S. 1676), S1317 [1MR]
Dept. of Commerce: require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see S. 3440), S6189 [17SE]
Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S2775 [17MY]
Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]
——— award higher education institutions grants for teaching English learners (see S. 3408), S6038 [5SE]
——— effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (see S. 3427), S6142 [12SE]
——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE]
——— provide for teacher, principal, and other school leader quality enhancement (see S. 3340), S5582 [1AU]
——— reinstate Federal Pell Grant Program eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions (see S. 2423), S907 [13FE]
——— support innovative, evidence-based approaches in postsecondary education, encourage open educational resources, allow pay for success initiatives, and provide additional evaluation authority (see S. 3294), S5423 [26JY]
Dept. of Energy: carry out a program to lease underused facilities of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see S. 3618), S6964 [14NO]
——— establish a program to prepare veterans for careers in the energy industry, including solar, wind, cybersecurity, and other low-carbon emissions sectors or zero-emissions sectors of the energy industry (see S. 3088), S4035 [19JN]
——— establish advanced nuclear energy goals and provide versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source and high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced reactor concepts (see S. 3422), S7357 [6DE]
——— provide Federal financial assistance to States to implement State energy security plans (see S. 3676), S7241 [29NO]
——— provide physical and cyber security assistance to electric utilities in areas with fewer resources due to size or region and report on vulnerabilities in electricity distribution systems (see S. 3677), S7241 [29NO]
Dept. of HHS: conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (see S. 2516), S1452 [7MR]
——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see S. 292), S1287 [28FE]
——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S3952 [14JN]
——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see S. 2358), S5584 [1AU]
Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see S. 1328), S2774 [17MY]
Dept. of Justice: reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7357 [6DE]
Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program for providing portable benefits to eligible workers (see S. 1251), S4281 [20JN]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the site known as ‘‘Amache’’ in Colorado (see S. 2870), S2725 [16MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Ski Area Fee Retention Account (see S. 2501), S1378 [6MR]
Dept. of Transportation: establish a working group to study regulatory and legislative improvements to hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 3051), S3760 [12JN]
——— require that broadband conduits be installed as a part of certain highway construction projects (see S. 2381), S1380 [6MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize per diem payments under comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans to furnish care to dependents of homeless veterans (see S. 112), S3035 [6JN]
——— establish a registry to ensure Armed Forces members who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on military installations receive information on such exposure (see S. 2719), S2992 [5JN]
——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (see S. 3777), S7927 [19DE]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 339), S4369 [25JN]
Discrimination: provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see S. 2940), S2877 [23MY]
Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S3906 [13JN]
Drugs: address the opioid crisis (see S. 2680), S6144 [12SE]
——— allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see S. 3032), S3293 [7JN]
——— decriminalize marijuana, use tax revenues to assist certain small businesses, research effects on driving and health, restrict advertising to protect children, and expunge certain marijuana-related convictions (see S. 3174), S4734 [28JN]
Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 352), S7386 [10DE]
El Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 496), S2485 [26AP]
Energy Efficiency Day: designate (see S. Res. 668), S6542 [4OC]
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 S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP]
——— ensure Inspector General continues investigations into former Administrator, E. Scott Pruitt’s conduct and suspend any proposed rulemaking signed by Pruitt until those investigations are completed (see S. 3312), S5585 [1AU]
——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE]
——— reaffirm final determination relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles (see S. 2643), S2040 [10AP]
——— 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 S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU]
Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]
FAA: prohibit use of unauthorized unmanned aircrafts over wildfires (see S. 3132), S4410 [26JN]
FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE]
FDA: modify outdated drug labels to reflect new evidence relevant to the drug and its use (see S. 3519), S6355 [27SE]
——— provide for accelerated approval of non-opioid or non-addictive pain medications and treatments for substance use disorders (see S. 2669), S2141 [16AP]
FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (see S. 1989), S2013 [9AP]
Federal agencies and departments: expand use and administration of data to facilitate transparency, effective governance, and innovation (see S. 760), S2836 [22MY]
Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see S. 2274), S7790 [18DE]
FEMA: make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2996), S6190 [17SE]
Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see S. 793), S6189 [17SE]
Forest Service: reauthorize Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund (see S. 2811), S2594 [9MY]
Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5992 [28AU]
——— tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]
FTC: establish duties to require online service providers to protect user data and prohibit use of user data to their detriment (see S. 3744), S7509 [12DE]
GAO: study and report on State Medicaid agencies’ options relative to distribution of substance use disorder treatment medications (see S. 2909), S2835 [22MY]
Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S1948 [22MR]
Health: 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 S. 1112), S1686 [13MR]
Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see S. Res. 428), S1578 [8MR]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 655), S6342 [26SE]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S6542 [4OC]
Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see S. 281), S7242 [29NO]
——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3293 [7JN]
——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see S. 2937), S2877 [23MY]
——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see S. 3227), S5067 [18JY]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S3983 [18JN]
Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S6060 [6SE]
Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S614 [5FE]
IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S6771 [10OC]
Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN]
Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]
LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 563), S4734 [28JN]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 579), S5066 [18JY]
Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (see S. 2559), S2794 [21MY]
McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]
Medicaid: streamline enrollment of certain providers and suppliers across State lines to facilitate access to out-of-State pediatric care for children and their families (see S. 2415), S875 [12FE]
Medicare: remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see S. 3768), S7790 [18DE]
Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]
Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S6278 [24SE]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]
National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 698), S7051 [15NO]
National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 514), S2725 [16MY]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 589), S5267 [24JY]
National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S5694 [16AU]
National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 639), S6224 [18SE]
National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S6817 [11OC]
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 S. 3172), S5362 [25JY]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]
National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (see S. Res. 671), S6770 [10OC]
National Voting Rights Month: designate (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE]
National Women’s History Month: designate (see S. Res. 448), S1948 [22MR]
New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 3591), S6815 [11OC]
NIH: study health and developmental effects of technology and media on infants, children, and adolescents (see S. 3286), S5423 [26JY]
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary (see S. Res. 475), S2262 [18AP]
Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely affect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (see S. Res. 395), S704 [7FE]
——— tribute to U.S. participants in 2018 Olympic Winter Games (see S. Res. 392), S651 [6FE]
Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]
Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN]
Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see S. 3029), S3293 [7JN]
Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see S. 1106), S468 [23JA]
Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA]
Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7243 [29NO]
Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR]
SEC: allow the owning of certain securities by, change capital structure requirements of, and revise certain rules relative to business development companies (see S. 2324), S1244 [27FE]
——— require issuers to disclose certain activities relative to climate change (see S. 3481), S6818 [11OC]
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY] (see S. Res. 734), S7926 [19DE]
Smithsonian Institution: establish the National Museum of the American Latino (see S. 1364), S254 [17JA]
SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see S. 337), S6224 [18SE]
Taxation: provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals (see S. 3636), S7050 [15NO]
——— require tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S. 3284), S5423 [26JY]
Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S6771 [10OC]
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 S. 2334), S2518 [7MY] (see S. 2823), S2644 [14MY]
Venezuela: call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials (see S. Res. 414), S1243 [27FE]
——— provide humanitarian relief, advance a constitutional and democratic solution to political crisis, address economic reconstruction, and combat public corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering (see S. 3486), S6277 [24SE]
Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE]
Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (see S. 3644), S7050 [15NO]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S5361 [25JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Colorado: designate certain land in San Miguel, Ouray, and San Juan Counties as wilderness and designate certain special management areas (see S. 2721), S2321 [19AP]
Congress: eliminate partisan redistricting and gerrymandering (see S. 3123), S4368 [25JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow emerging carbon utilization technologies to access loan guarantees, research programs, and rural development loans and encourage advancement of such technologies (see S. 2997), S2991 [5JN]
——— establish Soil Health Initiative and Cover Crop Pilot Program (see S. 2989), S2991 [5JN]
——— include energy storage as renewable energy under Rural Energy for America Program (see S. 2993), S2991 [5JN]
——— provide that cybersecurity and electric grid security improvements are eligible for Rural Utility Service financing (see S. 2991), S2991 [5JN]
Dept. of Labor: award grants to organizations for provision of transition assistance to Armed Forces members who are separated, retired, or discharged and spouses of such members (see S. 3310), S5518 [31JY]
Foreign trade: limit increases in duties on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico, and European Union and improve congressional oversight of tariffs imposed to protect national security (see S. 3230), S5066 [18JY]
Forest Service: designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas in White River National Forest along the Continental Divide in Colorado (see S. 2337), S500 [24JA]
Lobbyists: strengthen registration process, require strategic advisors in support of lobbying to register, regulate solicitation or provision of campaign contributions, and prevent foreign agents from lobbying (see S. 3274), S5360 [25JY]
Medicare: require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances (see S. 2460), S1243 [27FE]
Pike National Historic Trail: provide for a study (see S. 2876), S2773 [17MY]
SEC: provide jurisdiction over crowdfunding vehicles (see S. 3213), S4965 [16JY]
Veterans: modify requirements for applications for construction of State home facilities to increase maximum percentage of nonveterans allowed to be treated at such facilities (see S. 3184), S4843 [9JY]
Remarks
Appropriations: making continuing, S263 [17JA]
Climate: impact of rollback of regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired powerplants on climate change, S5895 [23AU]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4494 [27JN]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S7423 [11DE]
Dept. of Energy: establish a program to prepare veterans for careers in the energy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence industries, S4328 [21JN]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S4328 [21JN]
Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Trump administration, S6130 [12SE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4328 [21JN]
EPA: proposed regulations allowing States more authority in creating plans to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired powerplants, S5895 [23AU]
Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S262 [17JA]
——— 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, S4249–S4251 [19JN], S4300 [20JN]
Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6553 [4OC]
——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6553 [4OC]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize (S. 896), S5895 [23AU]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, S4328 [21JN]
Sessions, Attorney General: assessment of tenure, S5896 [23AU]
Trump, President: Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, S4300 [20JN]
Tributes
Hogan, Kathleen, S7921 [19DE]
Webb, Wilma and Wellington, S1218• [26FE]
BENNETT, KANYA
Letters
Citizens’ Right To Know Act, H3793 [8MY]
BENNETT, KIM
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1588 [30NO]
BENNETT, LINDA L.M.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E738 [25MY]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3291 [7JN]
BENNETT, MARK
Remarks in House
Tribute, E956 [29JN]
BENNETT, MARK J.
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S4720 [28JN], S4836 [9JY]
Motions
Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S4720 [28JN]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S4829, S4835, S4837 [9JY], S4857, S4858 [10JY]
——— nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S4837 [9JY]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2622 [10MY]
BENNETT, NANCY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1561 [27NO]
BENNINGTON (VT) BANNER
Articles and editorials
Sears Ranked 6th in Productivity for U.S. State Senators, S5827 [22AU]
BENSALEM, PA
Remarks in House
Bensalem High School: tribute to baseball team, H5204 [15JN]
——— tribute to industrial design class students for building a snow sled for the blind, H3161 [12AP]
BENSON, CHARLIE R. AND ORA L. WHITE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E369 [26MR]
BENSON, DENAE
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S5219 [23JY]
BENSON, WENDY
Remarks in House
House of Representatives: tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]
BENT METAL CUSTOMS (business)
Remarks in House
Lansdale, PA, Council: Business of the Month award recipient, H7092 [24JY]
BENTLEY, JOHN H.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E246 [1MR]
BENTON, KY
Remarks in House
Crime: condemn shooting at Marshall County High School, honor victims, and offer condolences to their families, H655 [29JA]
Remarks in Senate
Crime: condemn shooting at Marshall County High School, honor victims, and offer condolences to their families, S530 [29JA]
——— condemn shooting at Marshall County High School, honor victims and offer condolences to their families, S445 [23JA], S477, S481 [24JA]
BENTON COUNTY, WA
Letters
Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3550 [25AP]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Defense: convey certain land along the Columbia River to the Tri-Cities area of Washington, H4676 [23MY]
Richland, WA: Laser Interferometer Gravitational Observatory named an American Physical Society historic site, H6178 [13JY]
Resolutions by organizations
Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3551 [25AP]
BENTON RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION
Resolutions by organizations
Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3554 [25AP]
BENZONELLI-BURDEN, HEIDI
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1513 [13NO]
BERA, AMI (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), H1196 [15FE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4675 [23MY]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), H6151 [12JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7157 [24JY]
Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H10170 [12DE]
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]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 911), H4729 [24MY]
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), H9691 [28NO]
Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H7824 [4SE]
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 Commerce: provide civil space situational awareness services and information (see H.R. 6226), H5748 [26JN]
Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H1653 [15MR]
Dept. of HHS: direct Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to reform liver allocation criteria based on donor’s place of residence or listing, except to avoid wasting organs (see H.R. 6517), H9153 [27SE]
——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5795), H4850 [6JN]
——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1267 [26FE]
Dept. of HUD: meet the needs of homeless children, youth, and families, and honor assessments and priorities of local communities (see H.R. 1511), H7732 [27JY]
Dept. of Justice: make grants to States that have in place laws that authorize the seizure of firearms from dangerous individuals (see H.R. 5717), H3884 [9MY]
——— 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), H1442 [6MR]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1478 [7MR]
——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]
Dept. of Labor: issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 5223), H7728 [26JY]
Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8732 [17SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H7756 [17AU]
Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H1729 [20MR]
Eximbank: revise statutory quorum requirement for Board of Directors (see H.R. 4007), H625 [22JA]
FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]
FDA: ensure eligible product developers have competitive access to approved drugs and licensed biological products to enable development and testing of new products (see H.R. 2051), H9152 [27SE]
Financial institutions: exclude credit union loans secured by certain non-owner occupied family dwellings from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 389), H1335 [27FE]
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]
——— protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms (see H.R. 2670), H1267 [26FE]
——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]
Foreign aid: authorize a comprehensive, strategic approach for U.S. foreign assistance to developing countries to strengthen global health security (see H.R. 7290), H10209 [13DE]
——— ensure adolescent girls in developing countries enroll in and succeed in school, address barriers adolescent girls face in accessing school, and develop U.S. Global Strategy To Empower Adolescent Girls (see H.R. 7055), H9425 [9OC]
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), H8886 [25SE]
Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5760), H4210 [17MY]
FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H8732 [17SE]
Gandhi, Mohandas K.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6916), H9089 [26SE]
Global Partnership for Education (organization): support U.S. role in promoting children’s access to quality education (see H. Res. 466), H903 [6FE]
Government: prioritize obligations and appropriate emergency funding for continued pay for the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers if statutory debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap (see H.R. 1536), H583 [19JA]
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), H7728 [26JY]
Health care professionals: improve and expand training for future and current physicians and mid-level health care providers on treating pain and prescribing opioids (see H. Con. Res. 136), 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), H9758 [30NO]
House Rules: encourage consensus and increase accountability and transparency (see H. Res. 1090), H9151 [27SE]
——— prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H8739 [20SE]
Immigration: 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), H5201 [14JN]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]
India: enhance defense and security cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 6506), H7685 [25JY]
Insurance: improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H7688 [25JY]
——— require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1409), H9668 [27NO]
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]
——— 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), H3707 [26AP]
Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7943 [7SE]
Korea, Republic of: support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, recognize games’ contribution to peace, and wish success in preparation for, and hosting of, Olympic Winter Games (see H. Res. 716), H677 [29JA]
Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]
Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2267), H4850 [6JN]
——— establish a Community-Based Institutional Special Needs Plan demonstration program to target home and community-based care to eligible beneficiaries (see H.R. 4006), H7728 [26JY]
——— modernize physician self-referral prohibitions to promote care coordination in the merit-based incentive payment system and facilitate physician practice participation in alternative payment models (see H.R. 4206), H10512 [20DE]
Medicare/Medicaid: ensure prompt coverage of breakthrough devices (see H.R. 5997), H7743 [3AU]
National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9444 [23OC]
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H3444 [18AP]
New Zealand: include in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by New Zealand (see H.R. 3324), H737 [2FE]
NSF: support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education research focused on early childhood (see H.R. 3397), H1127 [13FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 5963), H4728 [24MY]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]
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), H8739 [20SE]
Russia: examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see H. Res. 749), H1266 [26FE]
——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]
Sikhism: recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi (see H. Res. 189), H3211 [12AP]
Social Security: protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]
Space policy: provide for authorization and supervision of nongovernmental space activities (see H.R. 2809), H3507 [24AP]
Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]
Taxation: allow certain kinds of insurance and health care for individuals allowed a deduction for contributions to a health savings account (see H.R. 6128), H5224 [15JN]
——— provide a credit for employer-provided job training (see H.R. 5516), H3315 [13AP]
——— provide for flexible giving accounts (see H.R. 6616), H7723 [26JY]
——— provide for treatment of certain direct primary care service arrangements and periodic provider fees (see H.R. 365), H3096 [10AP]
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]
U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H3148 [11AP]
Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H584 [19JA]
Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H3148 [11AP]
——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 33), H1508 [9MR]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H8886 [25SE]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H8886 [25SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Agriculture: provide additional reimbursement to schools with a breakfast after the bell program (see H.R. 6934), H9149 [27SE]
Dept. of Education: provide for job training Federal Pell Grants and increase support for working students (see H.R. 6935), H9150 [27SE]
Dept. of HHS: improve detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers (see H.R. 6571), H7722 [26JY]
Insurance: facilitate State efforts to establish auto-enrollment systems to provide opt-out insurance coverage for individuals eligible for premium assistance or Medicaid (see H.R. 5624), H3705 [26AP]
Korean Peninsula: direct Director of National Intelligence to report on anticipated impact of altering U.S. force posture (see H.R. 6570), H7722 [26JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: align open enrollment periods for Exchange plans with deadline for filing Federal income tax returns (see H.R. 5625), H3705 [26AP]
Taxation: allow a deduction for health insurance costs of eligible retirees (see H.R. 6936), H9150 [27SE]
——— improve health savings accounts (see H.R. 6937), H9150 [27SE]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Agriculture: provide additional reimbursement to schools with a breakfast after the bell program (H.R. 6934), H9152 [27SE]
Dept. of Education: provide for job training Federal Pell Grants and increase support for working students (H.R. 6935), H9152 [27SE]
Dept. of HHS: improve detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers (H.R. 6571), H7726 [26JY]
Insurance: facilitate State efforts to establish auto-enrollment systems to provide opt-out insurance coverage for individuals eligible for premium assistance or Medicaid (H.R. 5624), H3706 [26AP]
Korean Peninsula: direct Director of National Intelligence to report on anticipated impact of altering U.S. force posture (H.R. 6570), H7725 [26JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: align open enrollment periods for Exchange plans with deadline for filing Federal income tax returns (H.R. 5625), H3706 [26AP]
Taxation: allow a deduction for health insurance costs of eligible retirees (H.R. 6936), H9152 [27SE]
——— improve health savings accounts (H.R. 6937), H9152 [27SE]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H562, H563 [19JA]
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), H1196 [15FE]
——— reduce time businesses have to fix violations after notification, H1196 [15FE]
Dept. of Education: inform college students of anticipated monthly payments for any income-driven student loan repayment plans for which they are eligible as part of annual counseling process, H7858 [5SE]
——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7858 [5SE]
Dept. of State: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), H7842, H7843 [5SE]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), H6151 [12JY]
Mather, CA: anniversary of Mather Field, E1245• [13SE]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require a briefing on anticipated geopolitical effects of emerging infectious diseases and pandemics and their implications on national security, H6151 [12JY]
Sacramento County, CA: anniversary of Cordova Recreation and Park District, E1035• [19JY]
Sacramento Groundwater Authority: anniversary, E1413• [16OC]
Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society: anniversary, E14• [9JA]
Space policy: provide for authorization and supervision of nongovernmental space activities (H.R. 2809), H3485, H3487 [24AP]
University of California, Davis: anniversary of School of Medicine, E1201• [5SE]
WEAVE Inc.: anniversary, E133• [5FE]
Tributes
Gaba, Jean, E831• [13JN]
Roscoe, Rob, E559• [27AP]
BERAN, NANCY
Remarks in House
Rosenberg, TX: tribute to Lamar Consolidated Independent School District employee service award recipients, E846 [14JN]
BERAN, PAUL
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5912 [23AU]
BERDOU, PAMELA
Remarks in House
Rosenberg, TX: tribute to Lamar Consolidated Independent School District employee service award recipients, E846 [14JN]
BERELS, CHRISTINA
Remarks in House
Michigan: tribute to 10th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition winners, H4141 [17MY]
BEREN, PHYLLIS
Articles and editorials
Children on the Border, E944 [28JN]
BERENSTE, DANIELA A.
Remarks in House
Colorado: tribute to National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representatives, E433 [11AP]
BERETTA-PERIK, ELIZABETH
Appointments
Library of Congress Trust Fund Board, H7762 [24AU]
BERGMAN, JACK (a Representative from Michigan)
Amendments
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4125 [16MY]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5984 [3JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H405 [16JA]
Armed Forces: require servicemembers receive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (see H.R. 4954), H902 [6FE]
Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]
Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI: designate (see H.R. 6116), H5200 [14JN]
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]
Crime: provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 4915), H6042 [10JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: improve access to grants and loans for evidence-based substance use disorder treatment services in rural areas (see H.R. 3566), H3343 [16AP]
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), H5581 [22JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: oppose detention and possible removal of Iraqi Chaldean Christians (see H. Res. 824), H3209 [12AP]
——— prohibit funding to frontline operational components for procurement of certain items that do not meet specified criteria (see H.R. 5574), H3441 [18AP]
——— promote creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs (see H.R. 6713), H7943 [7SE]
Dept. of Justice: secure urgent resources vital to Indian victims of crime (see H.R. 4608), H1342 [1MR]
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), H7729 [26JY]
——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H4243 [18MY]
Dept. of Transportation: establish Revitalize Rural America Grant Program (see H.R. 5016), H3148 [11AP]
——— 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), H6042 [10JY]
——— update hours of service regulations for truck drivers (see H.R. 5417), H3707 [26AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify treatment of certain surviving spouses under contracting goals and preferences (see H.R. 5044), H1211 [15FE]
——— conduct outreach to veterans on effect of certain delayed payments of claims for emergency medical care and submit to Congress an annual report on such delayed payments (see H.R. 5500), H5201 [14JN]
——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H1653 [15MR]
——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws (see H.R. 5674), H3931 [10MY]
——— establish qualifications for human resources positions within the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 5864), H6264 [16JY]
——— include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in vocational rehabilitation programs (see H.R. 5538), H3396 [17AP]
——— increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see H.R. 1212), H3743 [27AP]
——— permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H3576 [25AP]
Disabled: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (see H.R. 5658), H4139 [16MY]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5507 [21JN]
Drugs: authorize employees of a hospice program to handle controlled substances in the residence of a deceased hospice patient to assist in disposal (see H.R. 5041), H3397 [17AP]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H7921 [6SE]
English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H9449 [26OC]
FCC: facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H4981 [7JN]
Federal agencies and departments: enter into or amend agreements with States for removal and remedial actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in water and land surface and subsurface strata (see H.R. 6835), H9092 [26SE]
——— require procurement from the private sector the goods and services necessary for operations and management of certain Government agencies (see H.R. 1339), H9821 [10DE]
——— require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H170 [11JA]
Foreign policy: 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), H3931 [10MY]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]
Great Lakes Week: designate (see H. Res. 868), H4210 [17MY]
Hunting and trapping: establish a Federal closing date for duck hunting season and establish special duck hunting days for youths, veterans, and active military personnel (see H.R. 6013), H4848 [6JN]
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), H9668 [27NO]
——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H7921 [6SE]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H7871 [5SE]
Israel: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3708 [26AP]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2723), H584 [19JA]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize (see H.R. 502), H8171 [12SE]
Medicare: extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H7688 [25JY]
——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H3743 [27AP]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H2043 [22MR]
Members of Congress: suspend salary during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4870), H582 [19JA]
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H4849 [6JN]
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), H7728 [26JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3798), H3444 [18AP]
——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H6112 [11JY]
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]
SBA: assume responsibility of verifying small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans (see H.R. 7169), H9667 [27NO]
——— include contracts awarded to veteran-owned small businesses in limitations relative to subcontracting (see H.R. 5494), H3209 [12AP]
Sergeant Donald Burgett Post Office Building, Howell, MI: designate (see H.R. 6020), H4848 [6JN]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5507 [21JN]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5507 [21JN]
Taxation: allow for a credit against tax for placing in service qualified broadband property to expand the level of broadband service in a qualified rural census tract (see H.R. 6871), H8883 [25SE]
——— impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers (see H.R. 4131), H584 [19JA]
U.S. Geological Survey: perform a nationwide survey of perfluorinated compounds (see H.R. 7284), H10169 [12DE]
Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of the Fall of Saigon (see H. Res. 848), H3708 [26AP]
Wildlife: support State and tribal efforts to implement management strategies on chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose and provide for research and response plans to reduce spread and prevalence of the disease (see H.R. 4454), H4210 [17MY]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5507 [21JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adopt certain strategies for preventive colorectal screenings for veterans (see H.R. 6581), H7722 [26JY]
——— improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary (see H.R. 5418), H3052 [29MR]
——— prohibit employees who have knowingly misused a departmental purchase card from serving as purchase card holders or approving officials (see H.R. 5215), H1500 [8MR]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: enact as law certain regulations relative to the taking of double-crested cormorants to reduce depredation at aquaculture facilities and protect public resources (see H.R. 6302), H5986 [3JY]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adopt certain strategies for preventive colorectal screenings for veterans (H.R. 6581), H7726 [26JY]
——— improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary (H.R. 5418), H3052 [29MR]
——— prohibit employees who have knowingly misused a departmental purchase card from serving as purchase card holders or approving officials (H.R. 5215), H1502 [8MR]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: enact as law certain regulations relative to the taking of double-crested cormorants to reduce depredation at aquaculture facilities and protect public resources (H.R. 6302), H5987 [3JY]
Remarks
Alpena, MI: tribute to Alpena Hockey Association girls’ hockey team, E462• [13AP]
Beaver Island, MI: tribute to Beaver Island Water Trail, E1209• [5SE]
Bessemer, MI: tribute to Michigan Economic Development Corp., Redevelopment Ready Communities program certification, E1367• [5OC]
Boyne City, MI: anniversary of Boyne District Library, E518• [24AP]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3183 [12AP]
Corey, Zachary J.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E960• [3JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4125 [16MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4295 [22MY]
——— express that continuing resolutions erode military readiness and pose a risk to national security and call for Congress to pass defense-related appropriations before the start of a new fiscal year, H6165 [12JY]
Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), H4045 [16MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), H5616 [25JN]
——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, H4045 [16MY]
——— improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary, H9800 [10DE]
——— improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary (H.R. 5418), H4257 [21MY]
——— improve provision of adult day health care services for veterans (S. 324), H1514 [13MR]
——— prohibit employees who have knowingly misused a departmental purchase card from serving as purchase card holders or approving officials, H9800 [10DE]
——— prohibit employees who have knowingly misused a departmental purchase card from serving as purchase card holders or approving officials (H.R. 5215), H4256 [21MY]
——— provide documents on oversight of Electronic Health Record Modernization Program to ensure medical records are available electronically and are easily transferrable between medical facilities, H9800 [10DE]
——— provide headstones and markers for graves of spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries (S. 2248), H9800 [10DE]
Eno, Susan: Michigan Bankers Association Banker of the Year award recipient, E464• [13AP]
GAO: study agricultural credit needs of farms, ranches, and related agricultural businesses that are owned or operated by Indian tribes on tribal lands, H4125 [16MY]
Hawes, Charles: Michigan Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year award recipient, E1159• [17AU]
Hawkins, Benjamin M.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E1306• [26SE]
Huff, Blake K.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E1306• [26SE]
Mallon, Karen M.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E960• [3JY]
March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H465 [17JA]
National Bible Week: observance, H9679 [28NO]
Petoskey, MI: anniversary of Nehemiah Project, E1161• [17AU]
Pickford, MI: Pickford Community Library winner of Scholastic Inc., Summer Reading Challenge, E1425• [19OC]
Religion: importance and impact of Bible on individuals and on development of American culture, H9679 [28NO]
Reserve Officers Association of the U.S.: anniversary of national headquarters building, E380• [29MR]
Sault Ste. Marie, MI: anniversary, E687• [18MY]
——— anniversary of International I-500 Snowmobile Race, E114• [30JA]
Smith, Marsha J.: Michigan Community Service Commission Lifetime Humanitarian Award recipient, E764• [5JN]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H465 [17JA]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H1430 [6MR]
Tippy Dam: anniversary, E962• [3JY]
Traverse City, MI: tribute to Cherry Capital Airport K-9, Piper, E53• [17JA]
Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy: accreditation by Land Trust Accreditation Commission, E1476• [30OC]
Votes: position on missed, E255• [5MR], E902• [22JN]
Wood, Elaine: Traverse City, MI, Area Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award recipient, E54• [17JA]
Tributes
Broz, Marko, E1082• [26JY]
Cookman, Torrey, E54• [17JA]
Emerson, Tom, E660• [16MY]
Farrington, James, E1392• [12OC]
Frykberg, Randy and Diane, E302• [13MR]
Graham, Randy, E441• [12AP]
Joyce, William K., E1510• [13NO]
Moehl, Richard L., E1202• [5SE]
Snyder, John, E1516• [13NO]
Sugrue, Dennis P., E1090• [26JY]
Valley, Lowell E., E664• [16MY]
Vidlund, Tristen, E54• [17JA]
Wunsch, Joshua, E663• [16MY]
BERGSMA, HEATHER
Remarks in House
Olympic Games: tribute to participation, H741 [5FE]
BERGSTEIN, LILLIAN
Remarks in House
Broward County, FL: tribute to Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductees, E473 [16AP]
BERKELEY, CA
Remarks in House
University of California, Berkeley: anniversary, E538 [25AP]
——— tribute to student analysis of impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provision relative to institutions of higher education tax-free tuition waivers and efforts to secure removal of such provision, E36 [11JA]
BERKHEIMER, RUSSELL
Remarks in House
Tribute, E628 [10MY]
BERKOVITZ, DAN M.
Remarks in Senate
CFTC: nomination, S6007 [28AU]
Reports filed
Nomination to the CFTC: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S5516 [31JY]
BERKS COUNTY, PA
Remarks in House
Reading (PA) Eagle: anniversary, H574 [19JA]
BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MA
Bills and resolutions
FCC: move Berkshire County, MA, from the Albany, NY, television market into the Springfield, MA, market in order to provide carriage of television stations covering Massachusetts news (see S. 3524), S6356 [27SE]
BERLIN, VT
Remarks in House
Wayside Restaurant: anniversary, E1058 [24JY]
BERNAL, ARIA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E233 [27FE]
BERNDT, RICHARD O.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S7082 [26NO]
BERNS, TOM
Remarks in House
Tribute, H1480 [8MR]
BERNSTEIN, BETSY
Remarks in House
Westchester, NY, Jewish Council: Anniversary Gala honoree, E388 [2AP]
BERNSTEIN, ROBIN S.
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S4402 [26JN]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Ambassador to Dominican Republic: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4402 [26JN]
BERRY, ADAM
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S7521 [12DE]
BERRY, ANTHONY
Remarks in House
Jackson Lee, Representative: tribute to staff, E525 [24AP]
BERRY, BRENT
Remarks in House
Harrisonburg, VA: tribute to Brent Berry Food Drive, E292 [9MR]
BERRY, CHARLES
Remarks in House
Tribute, H4290 [22MY]
BERRY, DEBBIE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1591 [3DE]
BERRY, ISAAC
Remarks in House
Yarmouth, MA: tribute to grave marking of Isaac Berry at Woodside Cemetery, E973 [6JY]
BERRY, RANDY W.
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S4874 [10JY]
BERTEAU, GLEN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1694 [20DE]
BERTONE, LORENCE M.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3597 [11JN]
BERTRAM, BENTON
Remarks in House
Tribute, H10191 [13DE]
BERTRAM, KENNETH A.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2068 [11AP]
BERTUZZI, STEFANO
Letters
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8784 [25SE]
BESCHLOSS, MICHAEL
Excerpts
‘‘Presidential Courage’’, H3753 [7MY]
BESKO, DONNA SAUERS
Remarks in House
Donna Sauers Besko Post Office, Lake Odessa, MI: designate (H.R. 1850), H10080 [11DE]
Remarks in Senate
Donna Sauers Besko Post Office, Lake Odessa, MI: designate (H.R. 1850), S7897 [19DE]
Texts of
H.R. 1850, Donna Sauers Besko Post Office, Lake Odessa, MI, H10080 [11DE]
BESPOKE GROUP, LLC
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1345 [28SE]
BESSEMER, MI
Remarks in House
Michigan Economic Development Corp.: tribute to Redevelopment Ready Communities program certification, E1367 [5OC]
BEST, LIANE
Remarks in House
Prince William County, VA: tribute to Prince William, VA, Chamber of Commerce Investigative Merit Award recipients, E966 [3JY]
BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL (organization)
Remarks in House
Katy, TX: tribute to Seven Lakes High School chapter, E1126 [7AU]
Miami, FL: tribute to Best Buddies International (organization) 5k walk, H1703 [20MR]
BETA SIGMA PHI SORORITY, INC.
Remarks in House
Salvation Army: Spirit of Christmas Award recipient, E588 [7MY], E717 [23MY]
BETHEL, AK
Remarks in Senate
Alaska: anniversary of Alaska Community Health Aide Program, S7986 [20DE]
BETHEL, ERIK
Reports filed
Nomination To Be International Bank for Reconstruction and Development U.S. Alternate Executive Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1844 [20MR]
BETHESDA, MD
Remarks in Senate
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: tribute to being named first ‘‘National Stop the Bleed Campus’’, S7045 [15NO]
BETHUNE, MARY McLEOD
Remarks in Senate
Florida: decision to place statue of Mary McLeod Bethune in the U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall, S1685 [13MR]
BETHUNE, SC
Bills and resolutions
Kershaw County, SC: National Civic League All-American City designee (see H. Res. 1002), H6463 [17JY]
BETRO, DOM
Remarks in House
Tribute, H5510 [22JN]
BETTER ACCESS TO TECHNICAL TRAINING, LEARNING, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (BATTLE) FOR SERVICEMEMBERS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2748), S2439 [25AP] (see H.R. 4954), H902 [6FE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4954), H787 [6FE]
BETTER DAYS 2020 (organization)
Bills and resolutions
Women: recognize centennial commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote, designate Salt Lake City, UT, as western center of commemoration, and commend Better Days 2020 (see H. Res. 1105), H9406 [28SE]
BETTER LIFE IN RECOVERY (nonprofit organization)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1211 [5SE]
BETTER PAIN MANAGEMENT THROUGH BETTER DATA ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 5473), H5030–H5032 [12JN]
Texts of
H.R. 5473, provisions, H5031 [12JN]
BETTER UTILIZATION OF INVESTMENTS LEADING TO DEVELOPMENT (BUILD) ACT
Letters
OPIC support for regional projects in the Caucasus that exclude Armenia from participation or benefit: Cameron S. Alford, OPIC, H6331 [17JY]
OPIC transfer of Environmental and Social Policy Statement to U.S. International Development Finance Corp., relative to greenhouse gas policy: Cameron S. Alford, OPIC, H6331 [17JY]
Provisions: Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6331 [17JY]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6330 [17JY]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 5105), H6320–H6333 [17JY], E1030 [18JY]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 5105) (H. Rept. 115–814), H6110 [11JY]
——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2463), S4512 [27JN]
Texts of
H.R. 5105, provisions, H6320–H6330 [17JY]
BETTICE, MIKE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1556 [27NO]
BETTY-OWENS, LIZ
Testimonies
Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival, H5195 [14JN]
BEVERLY, KENDRA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1131 [7AU]
BEVIER, MO
Bills and resolutions
SO2 Navy SEAL Adam Olin Smith Post Office: designate (see H.R. 5475), H3146 [11AP]
Remarks in House
SO2 Navy SEAL Adam Olin Smith Post Office: designate (H.R. 5475), H10080 [11DE]
Remarks in Senate
SO2 Navy SEAL Adam Olin Smith Post Office: designate (H.R. 5475), S7897 [19DE]
Texts of
H.R. 5475, SO2 Navy SEAL Adam Olin Smith Post Office, Bevier, MO, H10081 [11DE]
BEVILL, EDDIE
Prayers
House of Representatives, H4857 [7JN]
Remarks in House
Tribute, H4857 [7JN]
BEYER, DAVE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E646 [15MY]
BEYER, DONALD S., JR. (a Representative from Virginia)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4616 [23MY], H4706 [24MY]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6459, H6460 [17JY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4926, H4934 [7JN]
FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3670 [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), H3670 [26AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H3936 [11MY]
Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H3148 [11AP]
Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H10211 [13DE]
Appropriations: making continuing (see H.R. 4874), H624 [22JA]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9408 [28SE]
Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see H.R. 6635), H7724 [26JY]
Armed Forces: 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), H9432 [12OC] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9763 [3DE]
Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H3060 [5AP]
Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H4210 [17MY]
Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]
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]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1501 [8MR]
CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (see H.R. 1832), H1543 [13MR]
Classified information: limit access to classified information by Federal employees until such employees have obtained permanent security clearances (see H.R. 5057), H1342 [1MR]
Clean the Bay Day: support efforts and goals (see H. Res. 912), H4729 [24MY]
Climate: recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]
Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]
Courts: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (see H.R. 5013), H1177 [14FE]
——— eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see H.R. 4734), H9539 [15NO]
——— prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H8732 [17SE]
Credit: improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see H.R. 4999), H3444 [18AP]
Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H3060 [5AP]
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 Commerce: require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see H.R. 6874), H8883 [25SE]
Dept. of Defense: establish Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields (see H.R. 7307), H10210 [13DE]
Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8107 [10SE]
Dept. of HHS: establish the Transition to Independence demonstration program to provide bonuses to States that move people with disabilities out of segregated work settings and into competitive integrated employment (see H.R. 4931), H783 [5FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H19 [8JA]
Dept. of HUD: establish pass-through lease arrangements for uninhabitable dwelling units (see H.R. 5602), H4210 [17MY]
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), H733 [30JA]
——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H8886 [25SE]
——— 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), H1729 [20MR]
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), H405 [16JA]
——— 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]
Dept. of the Interior: provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H733 [30JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 4444), H133 [10JA]
Dept. of Transportation: authorize additional funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (see H.R. 4900), H731 [30JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 299), H3059 [5AP]
——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H975 [7FE]
——— provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (see H.R. 3605), H3576 [25AP]
Disasters: make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see H.R. 5474), H7743 [3AU]
Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H1729 [20MR]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4777 [5JN]
Drugs: limit application of Federal laws to distribution and consumption of marijuana (see H.R. 1227), H404 [16JA]
——— make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H625 [22JA]
Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]
Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H2043 [22MR]
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]
——— ensure Inspector General continues investigations into former Administrator, E. Scott Pruitt’s conduct and suspend any proposed rulemaking signed by Pruitt until those investigations are completed (see H.R. 6644), H7743 [3AU]
——— 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), H7743 [3AU]
——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1227 [23FE]
Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]
Executive Office of the President: require quarterly reports on security clearances for employees (see H.R. 5019), H1177 [14FE]
Eximbank: revise statutory quorum requirement for Board of Directors (see H.R. 4007), H170 [11JA]
Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]
FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]
——— revise sponsorship identification rules to require disclosure of significant donors to persons paying for broadcasts of political matters or matters involving issues of public importance (see H.R. 1439), H9574 [20NO]
Federal contracts: require sexual harassment training for employees of Federal contractors (see H.R. 5113), H1342 [1MR]
Federal employees: calculate cost-of-living adjustments for retirees under Federal Employee Retirement System in the same way as those for retirees under Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 7165), H9573 [20NO]
——— increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4775), H168 [11JA]
Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1884), H7688 [25JY]
Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H5814 [27JN]
——— provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H9467 [6NO]
Financial institutions: restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 790), H6464 [17JY]
Firearms: regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]
Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5760), H4850 [6JN]
——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see H.R. 6337), H6111 [11JY]
Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5507 [21JN]
Global Partnership for Education (organization): support U.S. role in promoting children’s access to quality education (see H. Res. 466), H478 [17JA]
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), H7729 [26JY]
——— provide an allowance to Members’ offices to compensate interns (see H.R. 6711), H7870 [5SE]
——— require States to conduct redistricting through independent commissions (see H.R. 1102), H9574 [20NO]
House Rules: prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H7943 [7SE]
Housing: expand Federal investments in affordable and accessible rental homes to help more low-income families who struggle to make ends meet (see H. Con. Res. 120), H3833 [8MY]
——— express that the ‘‘Brooke Rule’’ is essential to ensuring affordable rent levels for families receiving Federal rental assistance (see H. Res. 886), H4733 [25MY]
Immigration: 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]
——— provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6180), H5649 [25JN]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]
——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6594), H7722 [26JY]
Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (see H. Con. Res. 63), H173 [12JA]
Internet: protect consumers from deceptive practices by online hotel reservation booking sites and direct the FTC to simplify its complaint reporting system and study impact of fraud on consumers (see H.R. 2495), H9436 [16OC]
IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see H.J. Res. 145), H10338 [19DE]
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 officers: require uniformed Federal police officers to wear body cameras and have dashboard cameras in marked vehicles (see H.R. 7156), H9568 [16NO]
Medicare: count a period of receipt of outpatient observation services in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital stay requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 1421), H5094 [12JN]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H3059 [5AP]
Members of Congress: permit office of a Member of the House to employ a certain number of interns under the Members’ Representational Allowance without affecting number of other employees (see H.R. 6956), H9150 [27SE]
Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H9569 [16NO]
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 Infrastructure Development Bank: establish (see H.R. 547), H9691 [28NO]
National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]
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), H6264 [16JY]
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H1075 [8FE]
National Sea Grant College Program Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 4306), H3397 [17AP]
National Suicide Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 1067), H8726 [13SE]
Native Americans: protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see H.R. 7127), H10170 [12DE]
New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9449 [26OC]
OPM: extend complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage for all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (see H.R. 5765), H4733 [25MY]
Ouachita National Forest: designate additions to the Flatside Wilderness (see H.R. 5636), H3705 [26AP]
Peace Corps: allow former volunteers to use the seal, emblem, or name of Peace Corps on death announcements and grave stones (see H.R. 1295), H4981 [7JN]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]
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), H7752 [10AU]
——— require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (see H.R. 1057), H1543 [13MR]
Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H9408 [28SE]
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board: exclude privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements (see H.R. 6021), H8172 [12SE]
Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1651), H5094 [12JN]
Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]
Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]
——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5339), H3211 [12AP]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H3060 [5AP]
Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 6227), H5748 [26JN]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4777 [5JN]
Social Security: protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4777 [5JN]
Taxation: encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H7728 [26JY]
——— provide an employer credit for increasing wages (see H.R. 6648), H7734 [31JY]
Telecommunications: require phone, cable, and Internet providers to include all charges in the prices they advertise for service and provide remedies for consumers that have been wrongfully charged (see H.R. 6987), H9449 [26OC]
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]
——— prohibit funding to enforce Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees (see H.R. 4271), H9821 [10DE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: protect grizzly bear populations (see H.R. 3894), H629 [25JA]
Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of the Fall of Saigon (see H. Res. 848), H3575 [25AP]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H8172 [12SE]
Voting: protect, improve, and modernize (see H.R. 893), H10170 [12DE]
Walker, Wyatt T.: tribute (see H. Res. 742), H1217 [16FE]
Washington Capitals (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 935), H5093 [12JN]
Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1653 [15MR]
——— promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see H.R. 4198), H9443 [23OC]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4777 [5JN]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7871 [5SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Climate: cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see H.R. 4889), H676 [29JA]
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]
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]
Firearms: require every firearms seller to conduct background checks before selling a gun and prove the purchase was approved by the National Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 7274), H10169 [12DE]
Mount Cleator: designate (see H.R. 7367), H10510 [20DE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: establish National Wildlife Corridors Program and other initiatives to protect and restore native fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitats (see H.R. 7232), H9819 [10DE]
Constitutional authority statements
Climate: cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (H.R. 4889), H677 [29JA]
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 (H.R. 7124), H9526 [14NO]
Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (H.R. 4827), H554 [18JA]
——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (H.R. 4961), H975 [7FE]
——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (H.R. 5391), H2042 [22MR]
——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (H.R. 7368), H10511 [20DE]
Firearms: require every firearms seller to conduct background checks before selling a gun and prove the purchase was approved by the National Criminal Background Check System (H.R. 7274), H10170 [12DE]
Mount Cleator: designate (H.R. 7367), H10511 [20DE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: establish National Wildlife Corridors Program and other initiatives to protect and restore native fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitats (H.R. 7232), H9820 [10DE]
Remarks
Alexandria, VA: anniversary of Alexandria Harmonizers a cappella chorus, E1449• [23OC]
——— anniversary of Prince Hall Universal Lodge No. 1, Free and Accepted Masons, E146• [6FE]
Arlington County, VA: anniversary of Halls Hill Fire Station No. 8, E825• [12JN]
——— anniversary of Joe’s Place Pizza and Pasta (business), E455• [13AP]
Biomedical Engineering Society: recognize anniversary and role of Whitaker Foundation in its development, E1157• [17AU]
Carlson, Teresa: Institute for Excellence in Sales Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E827• [12JN]
Christian Relief Services, Inc.: tribute, E1287• [25SE]
Climate: effects of climate change, H31 [9JA]
Dept. of Energy: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) funding through reductions in fossil energy research and development funding, H4934, H4935, H4936 [7JN]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6459, H6460 [17JY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4926, H4927, H4928, H4934, H4935, H4936 [7JN]
EPA: funding, H1201 [15FE]
——— prohibit exemption from water quality permitting requirements for pollution discharges from agricultural, ranching, or forestry lands under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6459 [17JY]
——— require permit for certain discharges of dredged or fill material, H4926, H4927, H4928 [7JN]
FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3670 [26AP]
——— revise National Capital Region helicopter flight paths and issue new official helicopter paths at higher altitudes, H3670 [26AP]
Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of Hollin Hall Village neighborhood, E1160• [17AU]
MITRE Corp.: anniversary, E1716• [20DE]
Shull, Keri: Institute for Excellence in Sales Women in Sales Executive Leadership Award recipient, E827• [12JN]
Stracuzzi, Gina: Institute for Excellence in Sales Sales Member of the Year Award recipient, E827• [12JN]
Taxation: oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6485 [18JY]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), H9543, H9549 [16NO]
Votes: position on missed, H512• [18JA], H832•, H834• [6FE]
Water: prohibit repeal of Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6460 [17JY]
Tributes
Eggleston, Carl, H3751 [7MY]
Hamlin, Leonard L., Sr., E269• [7MR]
Manchio, Lawrence, E525• [24AP]
Prasad, Channavajjala M., E1213• [6SE]
Shank, Matthew D., E613• [9MY]
Stankiewicz, Robert G., E323• [15MR]
Thompson, David W., E671• [17MY]
Way, William W., E641• [15MY]
BHARGAVA, ANURIMA
Appointments
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, H10086 [11DE]
BHIMANI, BELLA
Addresses
Gun Control, E624 [10MY]
BHUTAN, KINGDOM OF
Remarks in House
Onondaga County, NY: anniversary of arrival of Bhutanese refugee community, E822 [12JN]
BIANCHI, EASTON
Remarks in House
Tribute, E844 [14JN]
BIBI, ASIA
Remarks in House
Pakistan: 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]
BICYCLES
Bills and resolutions
Wilderness areas: allow local Federal officials to determine the manner in which nonmotorized transportation methods may be used (see S. 2877), S2773 [17MY]
Remarks in House
Less Cancer (organization): tribute to ‘‘Split the Mitt’’ Bike Ride, E852 [15JN]
Mercy Pedalers, Inc.: anniversary, E1268 [20SE]
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity (organization): tribute to Journey of Hope cyclists, E1137 [10AU]
University of Arkansas at Little Rock: tribute to bike-sharing program, E1138 [10AU]
Reports filed
Permit Use of Bicycles, Wheelchairs, Strollers, and Game Carts in Wilderness Areas: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1349) (H. Rept. 115–1032), H9567 [16NO]
BIDDEFORD, ME
Remarks in Senate
Biddeford Regional Center of Technology: anniversary, S6494 [3OC]
Maine: anniversary of Biddeford Savings Bank, S1450 [7MR]
BIDDLE, CRAIG
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1520 [14NO]
BIDDLE, DON
Remarks in House
Tribute, E235 [27FE]
BIDEN, JOSEPH R., JR. (a former Vice President of the United States)
Articles and editorials
Foreign Dark Money Is Threatening American Democracy, S7463 [12DE]
BIEL, MARK
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6354 [27SE]
BIER, DAVID
Articles and editorials
House GOP Bill Cuts Legal Immigration by 1.4 Million Over 20 Years, H5486 [21JN]
BIERI, BETTINA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1346 [28SE]
BIG BEAR, CA
Remarks in House
Bremer, Carol and Don: Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Foundation Humanitarian Award recipients, E1182 [28AU]
BIG BEAR LAND EXCHANGE ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 5513), H9774, H9775 [10DE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5513) (H. Rept. 115–996), H9459 [30OC]
Texts of
H.R. 5513, provisions, H9774 [10DE]
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA (organization)
Remarks in House
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County (organization): tribute to mentorship programs, H1131 [14FE]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa (organization): anniversary, E1491 [2NO]
Tribute, H487 [18JA]
BIG HORN COUNTY, WY
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of the Interior: protect and ensure multiple use and public access to public lands in Wyoming per request of respective counties (see H.R. 6939), H9150 [27SE]
Reports filed
Restoring Local Input and Access to Public Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6939) (H. Rept. 115–1092), H10509 [20DE]
BIG LAKE, MN
Remarks in House
Monticello, MN: tribute to Monticello High School teachers and first responders for saving student’s life with automated external defibrillator, H3841 [9MY]
BIGGHAM, DWAYNE, JR.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5451 [30JY]
BIGGS, ANDY (a Representative from Arizona)
Amendments
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4195 [17MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4681 [23MY]
Dept. of HUD: set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), H5183 [14JN]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6434 [17JY]
FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3655 [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), H3655 [26AP]
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]
——— prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H478 [17JA]
——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see H.R. 4660), H738 [2FE]
——— prohibit Federal funding to entities that do not certify they will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, abortions (see H.R. 853), H733 [30JA]
——— prohibit soliciting or accepting donation of human fetal tissue for any purpose other than disposal of the tissue if the donation affects interstate commerce and the tissue is obtained pursuant to an abortion (see H.R. 524), H737 [2FE]
Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]
Bullhead City, AZ: authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange (see H.R. 6738), H7941 [7SE]
Census: require any questionnaire used in determining the decennial census of population shall contain an option for respondents to indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S. (see H.R. 3600), H173 [12JA]
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]
Congress: affirm constitutional power over the Nation’s debts (see H. Res. 564), H584 [19JA]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see H.J. Res. 122), H976 [7FE]
Courts: restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 586), H733 [30JA]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 692), H784 [5FE]
——— 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), H3395 [17AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: extend and modernize sugar program, extend and subsequently repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and extend and subsequently replace flexible marketing allotments for sugar (see H.R. 4265), H6112 [11JY]
Dept. of Commerce: provide civil space situational awareness services and information (see H.R. 6226), H5748 [26JN]
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), H1476 [7MR]
——— allow States to submit a State management decision and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 6259), H5973 [28JN]
Dept. of Energy: make transparent direct and indirect costs incurred by power marketing administrations for compliance with environmental laws impacting fish and wildlife conservation (see H.R. 5556), H3441 [18AP]
Dept. of HHS: condition receipt of certain grants and contracts on compliance with abortion prohibition (see H.R. 6613), H7723 [26JY]
——— prohibit certain research on human fetal tissue obtained pursuant to an abortion (see H.R. 1203), H733 [30JA]
——— prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 217), H733 [30JA]
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]
——— prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving Federal funds under State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 5617), H3574 [25AP]
——— 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. 970), H5816 [27JN]
Dept. of Labor: remove travel agencies from the partial list of establishments having no retail concept for purposes of exemptions from Federal overtime rules (see H.R. 2515), H5649 [25JN]
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: convey Federal reversionary interests to land owned by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ (see H.R. 6739), H7941 [7SE]
——— 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]
Dept. of the Treasury: abolish Federal Insurance Office (see H.R. 4483), H6264 [16JY]
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), H5094 [12JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 2327), H4850 [6JN]
——— establish Veterans Accountable Care Organization to furnish hospital care, medical services, and other health care to eligible veterans and provide veterans access to private health insurance (see H.R. 4457), H405 [16JA]
——— permit display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries (see H.R. 4312), H733 [30JA]
——— permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H4139 [16MY]
Depts. of Energy and Veterans Affairs: conduct collaborative research to improve health care services for veterans (see H.R. 6398), H6462 [17JY]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: improve the control and management of invasive species that threaten and harm Federal lands (see H.R. 1330), H1373 [5MR]
Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H3575 [25AP]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9569 [16NO]
Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]
Endangered species: provide for consideration of the totality of conservation measures in determining impact of proposed Federal agency action (see H.R. 6346), H6173 [12JY]
Endangered Species Act: require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened (see H.R. 3608), H6464 [17JY]
EPA: clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification under Clean Air Act provisions relative to air pollution from a stationary source (see H.R. 3128), H4285 [21MY]
——— exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification under Clean Air Act provisions relative to air pollution from a stationary source (see H.R. 3127), H4285 [21MY]
——— exclude vehicles used solely for competition from certain provisions of the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 350), H4584 [22MY]
——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]
FEC: expand ability of trade associations to solicit contributions from stockholders and executive or administrative personnel of their member corporations (see H.R. 2101), H6112 [11JY]
Foreign policy: 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), H5750 [26JN]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9758 [30NO]
Immigration: amend laws realtive to extension of a foreign state’s designation for purposes of temporary protected status (see H.R. 5496), H3209 [12AP]
——— 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]
——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9444 [23OC]
——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]
——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9415 [2OC]
Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see H.R. 6143), H8172 [12SE]
Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3931 [10MY]
IRS: prohibit employees from unionizing and entering into collective bargaining agreements (see H.R. 6268), H6175 [12JY]
——— prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns (see H.R. 4916), H1179 [14FE]
Israel: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel (see H.R. 2856), H7871 [5SE]
——— 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]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 785), H3978 [15MY]
Medicaid: allow for greater State flexibility relative to excluding providers who are involved in abortions (see H.R. 656), H733 [30JA]
Medicare: improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see H.R. 3635), H6042 [10JY]
——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 6144), H8172 [12SE]
——— prohibit prescription drug plan sponsors and Medicare Advantage prescription drug organizations from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies (see H.R. 1038), H6464 [17JY]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to prohibit receipt of compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect (see H.J. Res. 146), H10586 [21DE]
Motion pictures: exempt certain performances from copyright and trademark infringement to allow filtering of movies purchased or rented from streaming services (see H.R. 6816), H8725 [13SE]
Motor vehicles: promote awareness of, and encourage collaboration and communication to engage in efforts to end, motorcycle profiling (see H. Res. 318), H4584 [22MY]
——— repeal corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards (see H.R. 1593), H7735 [31JY]
NASA: authorize programs (see H.R. 5503), H3343 [16AP]
NIH: establish and fund Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative to expand, intensify, and coordinate fundamental, translational, and clinical research of opioid abuse and the understanding and treatment of pain (see H.R. 4733), H3743 [27AP]
NIST: authorize programs (see H.R. 6229), H5748 [26JN]
Patents: strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H10512 [20DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H1544 [13MR]
——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 3956), H629 [25JA]
Postal Service: provide authority to mail alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 4024), H1729 [20MR]
Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5854), H4138 [16MY]
——— help individuals receiving assistance under means-tested welfare programs obtain self-sufficiency, provide spending information and limits on such programs, and prohibit Federal funding of abortions (see H.R. 2832), H1217 [16FE]
Puerto Rico: require disclosure of connections to debtors, creditors, or parties of interest to debt restructuring by professionals involved in the process of such restructuring (see H.R. 7355), H10336 [19DE]
Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H6041 [10JY]
Renewable energy: provide support for production of algae (see H.R. 5373), H1754 [21MR]
Rosenstein, Rod J.: impeach (see H. Res. 1028), H7687 [25JY]
Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H1477 [7MR]
Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 6227), H5748 [26JN]
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), H9569 [16NO]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9569 [16NO]
Supreme Court: provide for original jurisdiction over certain immigration actions (see H.R. 5648), H6559 [18JY]
Taxation: exclude certain abortions from the definition of qualified medical expenses for purposes of distributions from health savings accounts (see H.R. 2019), H733 [30JA]
——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 2310), H7920 [6SE]
——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H1227 [23FE]
——— permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 172), H3148 [11AP]
——— permit high deductible health plans to provide chronic disease prevention services to plan enrollees prior to satisfying their plan deductible (see H.R. 4978), H5749 [26JN]
——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms (see H.R. 5006), H1126 [13FE]
——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 5067), H3887 [9MY]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 184), H5987 [3JY]
Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 564), H7943 [7SE]
U.N.: disapprove U.N. General Assembly resolution on U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel (see H. Res. 671), H173 [12JA]
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), H555 [18JA] (see H.R. 5447), H3094 [10AP]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: define endangered species petition backlogs and provide expedited means for discharging petitions during such a backlog (see H.R. 6355), H6173 [12JY]
——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6364), H6174 [12JY]
——— prohibit designation as critical habitat of certain areas in artificial water diversion or delivery facilities under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6354), H6173 [12JY]
——— provide for greater certainty and improved planning for incidental take permit holders under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6360), H6173 [12JY]
——— provide for greater county and State consultation relative to petitions under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6345), H6173 [12JY]
——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 6344), H6173 [12JY]
Unemployment: require substance abuse risk assessment and targeted drug testing as a condition for receipt of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3330), H478 [17JA]
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), H7754 [14AU]
Waters, Representative: censure and condemn relative to remarks about President Trump, members of his administration, and his supporters (see H. Res. 966), H5748 [26JN]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9569 [16NO]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Courts: protect the ‘‘gig economy’’ and small businesses that operate in large part through contractor services from the threat of costly class action litigation (see H.R. 5367), H1754 [21MR]
Dept. of HHS: abolish Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (see H.R. 7051), H9424 [9OC]
Dept. of HUD: establish a penalty for failure to enforce compliance with public housing community service and self-sufficiency requirements (see H.R. 6019), H4848 [6JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to improve ability of Members of Congress to assist constituents with veterans’ benefits within Phoenix, AZ, VA Health Care System (see H.R. 7013), H9413 [2OC]
Domestic Volunteer Service Act: repeal authority to establish certain volunteer programs (see H.R. 5931), H4692 [23MY]
EPA: direct program offices to carry out certain assessments relative to chemical toxicity (see H.R. 6399), H6462 [17JY] (see H.R. 6468), H6648 [23JY]
Immigration: create a fund for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border, redirect amounts from foreign aid penalties and certain fees to such fund, and increase Border Patrol salaries and overtime (see H.R. 6657), H7747 [7AU]
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]
Lobbyists: require disclosure of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering (see H.R. 7104), H9459 [30OC]
Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Arizona except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4797), H403 [16JA]
National Endowment for the Humanities: eliminate funding (see H.R. 5046), H1212 [15FE]
National Move Over Law Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1127), H9436 [16OC]
National School Choice Week: designate (see H. Res. 703), H553 [18JA]
Public debt: recognize the national debt as a threat to national security, commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process, and call for passage of a balanced budget (see H. Res. 919), H4776 [5JN]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 6356), H6173 [12JY]
Waters, Representative: condemn and censure relative to remarks about public treatment of members of the Trump administration (see H. Res. 962), H5648 [25JN]
Women: support access to comprehensive, convenient, compassionate, life-affirming, high-quality health care and recognize high standards established by Pro Women’s Healthcare Centers consortium (see H. Res. 1033), H7724 [26JY]
Constitutional authority statements
Courts: protect the ‘‘gig economy’’ and small businesses that operate in large part through contractor services from the threat of costly class action litigation (H.R. 5367), H1755 [21MR]
Dept. of HHS: abolish Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (H.R. 7051), H9425 [9OC]
Dept. of HUD: establish a penalty for failure to enforce compliance with public housing community service and self-sufficiency requirements (H.R. 6019), H4849 [6JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to improve ability of Members of Congress to assist constituents with veterans’ benefits within Phoenix, AZ, VA Health Care System (H.R. 7013), H9415 [2OC]
Domestic Volunteer Service Act: repeal authority to establish certain volunteer programs (H.R. 5931), H4693 [23MY]
EPA: direct program offices to carry out certain assessments relative to chemical toxicity (H.R. 6399), H6464 [17JY]
——— direct program offices to carry out certain assessments relative to chemical toxicity (H.R. 6468), H6649 [23JY]
Immigration: create a fund for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border, redirect amounts from foreign aid penalties and certain fees to such fund, and increase Border Patrol salaries and overtime (H.R. 6657), H7748 [7AU]
Lobbyists: require disclosure of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering (H.R. 7104), H9460 [30OC]
Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Arizona except by express authorization of Congress (H.R. 4797), H404 [16JA]
National Endowment for the Humanities: eliminate funding (H.R. 5046), H1213 [15FE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (H.R. 6356), H6174 [12JY]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H7779 [31AU]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H6474 [18JY]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H467 [17JA]
——— prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable (H.R. 490), H467 [17JA]
American College of Surgeons: tribute to ‘‘Stop the Bleed’’ training course, H32 [9JA]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3183 [12AP]
——— deficit, H1737 [21MR], H4859 [7JN]
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, H658 [29JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4195, H4196 [17MY]
——— repeal bioenergy subsidy programs, H4195, H4196 [17MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, H10326 [19DE]
Dept. of HUD: remove requirement to include recommendations for further continuation and expansion of the voucher program in a report to Congress, H5183 [14JN]
——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), H5183 [14JN]
Dept. of Justice: make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (S. 772), H1233, H1234 [26FE]
——— 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), H5828 [28JN]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6434 [17JY]
Dept. of Transportation: provide cost-benefit analysis to Congress on changes to baggage reporting requirements, H3657 [26AP]
Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), H1525 [13MR], H1745 [21MR]
Evans, Christopher: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation James Madison Fellowship recipient, H6475 [18JY]
FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3657 [26AP]
Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H4360, H4361 [22MY]
House of Representatives: moment of silence in honor of Alexander W. Conrad, H5185 [14JN]
Immigration: proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10326 [19DE]
Lopez, Humberto: Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association Hotelier of the Year Award recipient, H5106 [13JN]
Marc Community Resources, Inc.: tribute, H9702 [29NO]
March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H467 [17JA]
Mesa, AZ: expansion of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, H1106 [13FE]
National Park Service: maintenance backlog funding through reductions in BLM land acquisition funding, H6434 [17JY]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H467 [17JA]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H656 [29JA], H5085, H5086, H5087, H5088 [12JN]
Statements
Right To Try Act: Senator Johnson, H4360 [22MY]
Tributes
Barney, Denny, H765 [5FE]
Chucri, Steve, H492• [18JA]
Conrad, Alexander W., H5185 [14JN]
Ellen, Nora, H492• [18JA]
Harrison, Sally, H1232 [26FE]
Lewis, John W., H765 [5FE]
Nelson, James, E1347• [28SE]
Peterson, Brigette, H492• [18JA]
BILBRAUT, DESTINY
Remarks in House
Pawtucket, RI: tribute to Pawtucket Police Dept., H4207 [17MY]
BILBRAUT, HILARY
Remarks in House
Pawtucket, RI: tribute to Pawtucket Police Dept., H4207 [17MY]
BILIRAKIS, GUS M. (a Representative from Florida)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H478 [17JA]
AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H6589 [19JY]
Animals: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 1406), H478 [17JA]
Armed Forces: require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H8733 [17SE]
——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (see H.R. 5649), H3741 [27AP]
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), H584 [19JA]
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), H3444 [18AP] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]
Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]
Business and industry: require all gas stations offering self-service to meet certain accessibility standards for disabled individuals (see H.R. 2965), H6464 [17JY]
CBO: modernize scoring of preventive health legislation to assess long-term health savings (see H.R. 2953), H7728 [26JY]
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]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see H.R. 4957), H5977 [28JN]
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]
Colleges and universities: establish commission to develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies (see H.R. 1772), H1127 [13FE]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see H.J. Res. 122), H976 [7FE]
Courts: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (see H.R. 5013), H3576 [25AP]
——— modify prohibition on recognition by U.S. courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1450), H4285 [21MY]
Cyprus: repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List (see H.R. 5508), H3315 [13AP]
Dept. of Commerce: study and report on the state of the Internet-connected devices industry (see H.R. 6032), H5095 [12JN]
——— study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see H.R. 6031), H4979 [7JN]
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), H5286 [19JN]
Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 3545), H1227 [23FE] (see H.R. 5795), H4139 [16MY]
——— establish and operate recovery home certification programs (see H.R. 5100), H1332 [27FE]
——— establish Eye Bond Pilot Program to fund translational research and advance treatments and cures for blindness and other severe vision impairments (see H.R. 6421), H6557 [18JY]
——— finalize certain proposed provisions relative to Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under Medicare and Medicaid (see H.R. 6561), H7721 [26JY]
——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6378), H7157 [24JY]
Dept. of Justice: establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H584 [19JA]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1221 [20FE]
——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see H.R. 4471), H1699 [19MR]
Dept. of the Interior: extend moratorium on oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (see H.R. 5014), H1177 [14FE]
——— permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4770), H3211 [12AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 809), H1442 [6MR]
——— conduct a pilot program on post-traumatic growth (see H.R. 5986), H4736 [29MY]
——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H737 [2FE]
——— establish a center of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relative to exposure to burn pits (see H.R. 1279), H1698 [19MR]
——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws (see H.R. 5674), H3931 [10MY]
——— establish Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration (see H.R. 5644), H3706 [26AP]
——— increase number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans (see H.R. 4635), H1544 [13MR]
——— permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H3576 [25AP]
——— provide for a presumption of service connection for certain diseases in veterans who were exposed to burn pits (see H.R. 7288), H10169 [12DE]
——— provide for eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care (see H.R. 7287), H10169 [12DE]
——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H3452 [23AP]
Depts. of Energy and Veterans Affairs: conduct collaborative research to improve health care services for veterans (see H.R. 6398), H8887 [25SE]
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), H4733 [25MY]
Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H1699 [19MR]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7743 [3AU]
Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H405 [16JA]
Europe: 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), H7751 [10AU]
FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see H.R. 5701), H5286 [19JN]
Fair Labor Standards Act: align certain provisions with Federal disability laws and policies intended to remove societal and institutional barriers to employment opportunities for people with disabilities (see H.R. 1377), H4285 [21MY]
FCC: combat pirate radio by increasing fines, enhance liability for those who facilitate pirate operations, streamline enforcement process, and institute enforcement sweeps (see H.R. 5709), H3833 [8MY]
——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H1729 [20MR]
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), H1507 [9MR]
Fish and fishing: improve conservation of sharks (see H.R. 5248), H1542 [13MR]
Foreign policy: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1508 [9MR]
——— 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), H4695 [23MY]
FTC: issue rules to promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications (see H.R. 5472), H10609 [2JA]
George W. Whitehurst Federal Building, Fort Myers, FL: designate (see H.R. 6622), H9092 [26SE]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9569 [16NO]
Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H7943 [7SE]
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), H581 [19JA]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1847), H478 [17JA]
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), H1227 [23FE]
——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H903 [6FE]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H8886 [25SE]
Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 4575), H678 [29JA]
——— restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (see H.R. 762), H7776 [28AU]
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), H7754 [14AU]
——— condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see H. Res. 675), H18 [8JA]
Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1508 [9MR]
——— 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]
——— support right of self-defense and condemn Hamas (terrorist organization) violence in Gaza (see H.J. Res. 135), H4982 [7JN]
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), H3783 [7MY]
——— include complete, verifiable, and irreversible human rights improvements in U.S. strategy for denuclearization of Korean Peninsula and a free and open Indo-Pacific region (see H. Res. 976), H6465 [17JY]
Korean Peninsula: commend diplomatic negotiations on denuclearization (see H. Res. 861), H4140 [16MY]
Law enforcement: reform benefits for public service officers (see H.R. 5060), H3931 [10MY]
Major Andreas O’Keeffe Post Office Building, Tampa, FL: designate (see H.R. 6780), H8169 [12SE]
Medicaid: clarify authority of State Medicaid fraud and abuse control units to investigate and prosecute cases of patient abuse and neglect in any setting (see H.R. 3891), H5022 [8JN]
——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 7217), H9821 [10DE]
Medicare: establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H3316 [13AP]
——— extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H133 [10JA]
——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H1342 [1MR]
——— provide for a special enrollment period for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 5104), H1332 [27FE]
——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H18 [8JA]
Medicare/Medicaid: codify emergency preparedness final rule for skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities as conditions of participation (see H.R. 4704), H133 [10JA]
——— ensure prompt coverage of breakthrough devices (see H.R. 5997), H4775 [5JN]
Morrill, Justin Smith: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3034), H9574 [20NO]
Napoleon ‘Nap’ Ford Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 6591), H7722 [26JY]
NASA: support CubeSat Launch Initiative and recognize development of WeissSat–1 designed by the Weiss School team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (see H. Con. Res. 109), H1334 [27FE]
National Vitiligo Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 757), H1334 [27FE]
National Women Veterans Recognition Week: designate (see H. Res. 775), H1542 [13MR]
NOAA: reauthorize national harmful algal blooms and hypoxia program and require an assessment and action plan for reducing harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the Greater Everglades region (see H.R. 6645), H8172 [12SE]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (see H.R. 6774), H8728 [13SE]
Patents: strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H1727 [20MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 5963), H5581 [22JN]
Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1138), H9511 [13NO]
Political campaigns: limit time for the use of contributions or donations (see H.R. 1723), H1267 [26FE]
——— require each authorized committee or leadership political action committee of a candidate for Federal office to disburse all funds which remain unexpended after the date of the election (see H.R. 5409), H3053 [29MR]
Prisoners of Conscience Day: designate (see H. Res. 750), H1266 [26FE]
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), H7743 [3AU]
Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe Post Office Building, Oviedo, FL: designate (see H.R. 4840), H630 [25JA]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7743 [3AU]
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]
States: prohibit from suspending, revoking, or denying State-issued professional or driver’s licenses or issuing penalties due to student loan default (see H.R. 6156), H8172 [12SE]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7743 [3AU]
Taxation: impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers (see H.R. 4131), H405 [16JA]
——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H785 [5FE]
——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5978 [28JN]
Turkey: grant Ecumenical Patriarchate international recognition, ecclesiastic succession, and the right to train clergy and elect Holy Synod members from any nationality and call for respect of religious and human rights (see H. Res. 732), H974 [7FE]
——— limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (see H.R. 5863), H4209 [17MY]
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), H5021 [8JN]
United Kingdom: recognize the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory (see H. Res. 199), H4778 [5JN]
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 4492), H4139 [16MY]
Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1818), H7756 [17AU]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7743 [3AU]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H5201 [14JN]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H6650 [23JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security: establish (see H.R. 6837), H8732 [17SE]
DEA: restore ability to target pharmaceutical companies distributing opioids in certain communities by implementing a probable cause standard for intervention and striking the corrective action plan option (see H.R. 6702), H7870 [5SE]
Dept. of Defense: state U.S. policy relative to extended nuclear deterrence posture of the U.S. in support of NATO and provide a briefing on such posture (see H.R. 5840), H4137 [16MY] (see H.R. 5840), H4240 [18MY]
Dept. of HHS: provide the Dept. of Justice certain notifications of improper prescribing of controlled substances under the Medicare program (see H.R. 7369), H10510 [20DE]
——— require States to operate drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries (see H.R. 5808), H3976 [15MY]
Dept. of Justice: establish pilot program to make grants to local educational agencies for the hiring of school resource officers (see H.R. 6512), H7686 [25JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a demonstration program to provide expanded access to medical services through partnerships between departmental medical centers and federally qualified health centers (see H.R. 5047), H1212 [15FE]
——— disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (see H.R. 4830), H552 [18JA]
GAO: assess and make recommendations relative to disaster medical assistance teams (see H.R. 6357), H6173 [12JY]
Health care facilities: develop and identify indicators of potentially fraudulent and disreputable recovery housing operators (see H.R. 6092), H5152 [13JN]
Medicaid: promote access to life-saving therapies for enrollees by ensuring coverage of routine patient costs for items and services furnished in connection with participation in qualifying clinical trials (see H.R. 6836), H8731 [17SE]
Medicare: provide for transparency of secondary payer reporting information (see H.R. 5881), H4242 [18MY]
——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries (see H.R. 5675), H3749 [3MY]
National Public Safety Aviation Day: designate (see H. Res. 991), H6174 [12JY]
Telecommunications: call for coordination of Federal, State, and local taxes, fees, regulations, and permitting policies to maximize benefits of broadband investment (see H. Res. 687), H169 [11JA]
Veterans: establish presumptions of service connection for illnesses associated with open burn pits and direct GAO to establish Open Burn Pit Advisory Commission (see H.R. 6582), H7722 [26JY]
Constitutional authority statements
Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security: establish (H.R. 6837), H8732 [17SE]
DEA: restore ability to target pharmaceutical companies distributing opioids in certain communities by implementing a probable cause standard for intervention and striking the corrective action plan option (H.R. 6702), H7870 [5SE]
Dept. of Defense: state U.S. policy relative to extended nuclear deterrence posture of the U.S. in support of NATO and provide a briefing on such posture (H.R. 5840), H4138 [16MY]
Dept. of HHS: provide the Dept. of Justice certain notifications of improper prescribing of controlled substances under the Medicare program (H.R. 7369), H10511 [20DE]
——— require States to operate drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries (H.R. 5808), H3978 [15MY]
Dept. of Justice: establish pilot program to make grants to local educational agencies for the hiring of school resource officers (H.R. 6512), H7687 [25JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a demonstration program to provide expanded access to medical services through partnerships between departmental medical centers and federally qualified health centers (H.R. 5047), H1213 [15FE]
——— disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (H.R. 4830), H554 [18JA]
GAO: assess and make recommendations relative to disaster medical assistance teams (H.R. 6357), H6175 [12JY]
Health care facilities: develop and identify indicators of potentially fraudulent and disreputable recovery housing operators (H.R. 6092), H5153 [13JN]
Medicaid: promote access to life-saving therapies for enrollees by ensuring coverage of routine patient costs for items and services furnished in connection with participation in qualifying clinical trials (H.R. 6836), H8732 [17SE]
Medicare: provide for transparency of secondary payer reporting information (H.R. 5881), H4242 [18MY]
——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries (H.R. 5675), H3750 [3MY]
Veterans: establish presumptions of service connection for illnesses associated with open burn pits and direct GAO to establish Open Burn Pit Advisory Commission (H.R. 6582), H7726 [26JY]
Letters
Turkish aggression in the eastern Mediterranean region: Nick Larigakis, American Hellenic Institute, E307• [13MR]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H6591 [23JY]
Remarks
Appropriations: making continuing, H532 [18JA], H893 [6FE]
Aviation: provide for third-party testing of airport security screening technology (H.R. 4561), H37 [9JA]
CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (S. 2076), H10285 [19DE]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H7682 [25JY]
——— U.S. policy, H7681, H7684 [25JY]
Dept. of HHS: authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (H.R. 4684), H5038• [12JN]
——— coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), H1239 [26FE]
——— coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), Senate amendment, H10279, H10280• [19DE]
——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, H893 [6FE]
——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6378), H8780 [25SE]
Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), H4043 [16MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), H5616 [25JN]
——— disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment, H9800 [10DE]
——— disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (H.R. 4830), H4255 [21MY]
——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, H4043 [16MY]
——— provide headstones and markers for graves of spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries (S. 2248), H9800 [10DE]
Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5513 [22JN]
——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9247 [28SE]
FCC: combat pirate radio by increasing fines, enhance liability for those who facilitate pirate operations, streamline enforcement process, and institute enforcement sweeps (H.R. 5709), H6598 [23JY]
——— reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (H.R. 4986), H1411 [6MR]
——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (H.R. 2345), H6594 [23JY]
Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H893 [6FE]
Florida: tribute to Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inductees, E781• [6JN]
GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H532 [18JA]
Health: increase civil money penalties and criminal fines for Federal health care program fraud and abuse, H893 [6FE]
International Code Council: tribute to building safety campaign, H6591 [23JY]
John F. Kennedy (U.S.S.): anniversary of commissioning, E423• [10AP]
Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (H.R. 7217), H10051 [11DE]
Medicare: repeal therapy cap, H893 [6FE]
National Public Safety Aviation Day: designate (H. Res. 991), H7095 [24JY]
Palm Harbor, FL: tribute to Curlew Hills Memorial Gardens Palm Harbor 9/11 Memorial, E1166• [21AU]
Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H532 [18JA]
Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1293• [25SE]
Turkey: U.S. policy, E307• [13MR]
Votes: position on missed, H4761• [5JN], H4870• [7JN], H5076• [12JN], H5137• [13JN], E1002• [12JY]
Tributes
Catsimatidis, John, E1416• [16OC]
Gaspar, Jean, E425• [10AP]
Giannopoulos, Ioannis, E1498• [6NO]
Vick, Robert, H1275 [27FE]
BILL, GREGORY D.
Remarks in House
Kaye Tertzag Purple Sport Coat Award: recipient, E186 [14FE]
BILL, HILLARY & CHELSEA CLINTON FOUNDATION
Remarks in House
Dept. of Justice: call for investigation into Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. approval of the sale of Uranium One Inc., to Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corp., H1694 [19MR], H3310 [13AP], H3336 [16AP]
BILL EMERSON GOOD SAMARITAN FOOD DONATION ACT see Good Samaritan Food Donation Act
BILLA, JUSTIN
Remarks in House
Tribute, H1355 [5MR], H3984 [16MY]
BILLFISH CONSERVATION ACT
Letters
Marine fish conservation statutes technical amendments: several fish and wildlife organizations, H5622 [25JN]
Remarks in House
Fish and fishing: make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes (H.R. 4528), H5622, H5623 [25JN]
Remarks in Senate
Fish and fishing: make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes (H.R. 4528), S5437 [26JY]
Reports filed
Marine Fish Conservation Statutes Technical Amendments: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4528) (H. Rept. 115–775), H5580 [22JN]
Texts of
H.R. 4528, marine fish conservation statutes technical amendments, H5622 [25JN]
BILLINGS, MT
Remarks in House
Gonzalez, Miguel: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1642 [11DE]
Grudzinski, Chris: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1645 [11DE]
Paulson, Ladd: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1673 [13DE]
BILLINGTON, JAMES H.
Remarks in House
Tribute, H10167 [12DE]
BILLY, LISA JOHNSON
Appointments
Commission on Native Children, H4246 [21MY]
BILOXI, MS
Remarks in House
Keesler AFB, MS: tribute to 403d Wing 53d Weather Reconnaissance Squadron ‘‘Hurricane Hunters’’, E935 [27JN]
BILSTON, ROSA
Addresses
Gun Control, E943 [28JN]
Remarks in House
Tribute, E942 [28JN]
BIN LADEN, OSAMA
Remarks in House
Afridi, Shakil: recognize heroism and call for release from custody by Pakistan, H4702 [24MY]
BINDER, PATRICK
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5515 [31JY]
BINGHAMTON, NY
Remarks in House
O’Brien, Jennifer: American Mothers Inc., New York Mother of the Year award recipient, H3495 [24AP]
BINGHAMTON (NY) PRESS & SUN-BULLETIN
Obituaries
Giannetti, Anthony, Jr., E588 [7MY]
BINSTED, KIM
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S6773 [10OC]
BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS related term(s) Weapons
Bills and resolutions
Crime: make certain corrections relative to laws governing possession by a restricted person of biological agents or toxins (see S. 2), S7256 [3DE] (see H.R. 7326), H10269 [17DE]
Dept. of Defense: develop a plan for countering emerging and deliberate infectious disease threats (see H.R. 5482), H3209 [12AP]
Dept. of HHS: establish National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities in All-Hazards Emergencies (see H.R. 6201), H5580 [22JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 2852), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 6378), H6262 [16JY] (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program grants may be used to prepare high-risk State and local governments against weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 5399), H2041 [22MR]
——— establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (see H.R. 6198), H5580 [22JN] (see H.R. 7213), H9763 [3DE]
Federal agencies and departments: disclose incident report on false ballistic missile event in Hawaii, review current missile threat notification protocols, and strenthen public health readiness for various weapon attacks (see H.R. 4949), H901 [6FE]
Letters
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act: Kirstjen M. Nielsen, Sec. of Homeland Security, H8116 [12SE]
——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8116 [12SE], H9806 [10DE]
——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8116 [12SE], H9806 [10DE]
Dept. of HHS National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities in All-Hazards Emergencies establishment: Marcie Roth, Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (organization), H8782 [25SE]
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Chris Frech, Emergent Biosolutions, Inc., H8787 [25SE]
——— Christopher Healey, Grifols USA, LLC, H8787 [25SE]
——— Cletis Earle, College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and Erik Decker, Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Security (AEHIS), H8787 [25SE]
——— David B. Hoyt, American College of Surgeons (organization), H8778 [25SE]
——— David Burt, Genentech, Inc., H8787 [25SE]
——— Eileen Whalen and Jennifer Ward, Trauma Center Association of America, H8788 [25SE]
——— Jack Kingston, Alliance for Biosecurity and Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H8777 [25SE]
——— James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, H8785 [25SE]
——— Jennifer Nieto Carey, California Life Sciences Association, H8785 [25SE]
——— John Wiesman, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, H8784 [25SE]
——— Kathy Talkington, Pew Charitable Trusts (organization), H8783 [25SE]
——— Kelly Hoover Thompson, Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative, H8788 [25SE]
——— Laurence Corash, Cerus Corp., H8786 [25SE]
——— Linda Rouse O’Neill, Health Industry Distributors Association, H8781 [25SE]
——— Lisa Foster and Abby Bownas, Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, H8777 [25SE]
——— Lori Tremmel Freeman, National Association of County and City Health Officials, H8782 [25SE]
——— Mary Beth Bassett, American Association of Blood Banks, Kate Fry, America’s Blood Centers (organization), and James C. Hrouda, American Red Cross, H8777 [25SE]
——— Michael Fitzpatrick, Cellphire, Inc., H8785 [25SE]
——— Mike Ruley, Allied BioScience, Inc., H8777 [25SE]
——— Paul D. Kivela, American College of Emergency Physicians (organization), H8778 [25SE]
——— Paul G. Auwaerter, Infectious Disease Society of America, H8782 [25SE]
——— Rajeev Venkayya, Takeda Vaccines, Inc., H8788 [25SE]
——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8779 [25SE]
——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8779 [25SE]
——— Richard Hatchett, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, H8786 [25SE]
——— Russell C. Ring, Roche Diagnostics Corp., H8788 [25SE]
——— Stefano Bertuzzi and Allen D. Segal, American Society for Microbiology, H8784 [25SE]
——— William Banner, Jr., and Stephen Kaminski, American Association of Poison Control Centers, H8783 [25SE]
Remarks in House
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6378), H8759–H8789 [25SE]
——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 7328), H10366–H10393 [20DE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (H.R. 6198), H8113–H8117 [12SE]
——— establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (H.R. 7213), H9804–H9806 [10DE]
Remarks in Senate
Crime: make certain corrections relative to laws governing possession by a restricted person of biological agents or toxins (S. 2), S7820, S7821 [18DE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (H.R. 7213), S7822 [18DE]
Reports filed
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6198) (H. Rept. 115–923), H7940 [7SE]
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2852), S3982 [18JN]
Texts of
H.R. 6198, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, H8113–H8115 [12SE]
H.R. 6378, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8759–H8775 [25SE]
H.R. 7213, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, H9804–H9806 [10DE]
H.R. 7328, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H10366–H10391 [20DE]
S. 2, Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act, S7821 [18DE]
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING SOCIETY
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1157 [17AU]
Whitaker Foundation: recognize role in development, E1157 [17AU]
BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION
Letters
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8785 [25SE]
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E851 [15JN]
BIPARTISAN BUDGET ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 1892), S700, S709, S717, S724, S791 [7FE], S841, S842, S843 [8FE], H1002, H1072 [8FE]
——— consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 734), H1000 [8FE]
——— correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), S851, S852 [9FE]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (H.R. 1892): consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 734), H1074 [8FE]
——— correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 104), H902 [6FE]
FCC: prohibit debt collectors from making robocalls to individuals’ cell phones (see H.R. 5633), H3705 [26AP]
Cloture motions
Enact (H.R. 1892): House amendment, S699 [7FE], S849 [9FE]
Messages
Bipartisan Budget Act Emergency Funding Requirements: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]
Motions
Enact (H.R. 1892), S699, S700 [7FE], H1066 [8FE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1892): consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 734), H996–H1002 [8FE]
——— correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), H1072 [8FE]
——— Senate amendment, H978, H981, H1002–H1071 [8FE], H1078 [13FE], E177 [13FE], E208 [23FE]
Medicare: eliminate gap in coverage of prescription drug benefit, H1078 [13FE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 1892), S1731, S1732 [14MR]
——— correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), S852 [9FE]
——— House amendment, S671, S672, S680, S683–S688, S699 [7FE], S793–S797, S799, S804–S810, S812–S838 [8FE], S847–S850 [9FE], S887 [12FE]
——— unanimous-consent agreement, S849 [9FE]
——— unanimous-consent request, S816, S817, S827, S828, S829, S831, S833, S834 [8FE]
Reports filed
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1892, Provisions (H. Res. 734) (H. Rept. 115–551), H1074 [8FE]
Statements
Provisions: Executive Office of the President, H998 [8FE]
Tables
Social Security budget levels, S2513 [7MY]
Texts of
H. Res. 734, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 1892, provisions, H996 [8FE]
BIPARTISAN BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS REFORM ACT
Letters
Provisions: Representative Womack, Committee on the Budget (House), H10321 [19DE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 7191), H10321 [19DE]
BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT
Remarks in Senate
Supreme Court: impact of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech relative to bipartisanship in addressing climate change, S7347 [6DE]
BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL TRADE PRIORITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: permit the public to submit comments on trade agreement negotiations through the Internet (see S. 2310), S187 [16JA]
Trump, President: disapprove request for extension of certain trade authorities procedures to any implementing bill submitted relative to certain trade agreements (see H. Res. 957), H5580 [22JN]
BIPARTISAN HSA IMPROVEMENT ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6305) (H. Rept. 115–844), H6587 [19JY]
BIRD, HELEN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1141 [10AU]
BIRD, TERESA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E292 [9MR]
BIRDS related term(s) National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife
Amendments
Dept. of the Interior: develop a categorical exclusion for covered vegetative management activities to establish or improve the habitat of the greater sage grouse and mule deer (S. 1417), S6062, S6102 [6SE]
Appointments
Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, S2223 [17AP]
Bills and resolutions
Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels: implement (see H.R. 5763), H3929 [10MY]
Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]
American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 553), S4281 [20JN]
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: take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1177 [14FE]
Hunting and trapping: establish a Federal closing date for duck hunting season and establish special duck hunting days for youths, veterans, and active military personnel (see S. 2942), S2878 [23MY] (see H.R. 6013), H4848 [6JN]
National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (see S. Res. 671), S6770 [10OC] (see H. Res. 1088), H9090 [26SE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: enact as law certain regulations relative to the taking of double-crested cormorants to reduce depredation at aquaculture facilities and protect public resources (see H.R. 6302), H5986 [3JY]
——— establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see S. 3210), S4951 [12JY] (see H.R. 6362), H6173 [12JY]
——— establish National Wildlife Corridors Program and other initiatives to protect and restore native fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitats (see S. 3715), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7232), H9819 [10DE]
Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see S. 3605), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 5697), H3833 [8MY]
Remarks in House
Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories, H4149 [17MY], H4221–H4223 [18MY], H10112, H10146 [12DE]
Dept. of the Interior: allow issuance of depredation permits to livestock farmers authorizing taking of black vultures during calving season, H4224, H4225 [18MY]
EPA: take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (H.R. 5015), E186 [14FE]
Genoa, WI: opening of Great River Road Interpretive Center at Genoa National Fish Hatchery, E725 [24MY]
Hunting and trapping: establish a Federal closing date for duck hunting season and establish special duck hunting days for youths, veterans, and active military personnel (H.R. 6013), H8853, H8854 [25SE]
Lee, Gary: Adirondack Council Special Recognition Award recipient, E978 [6JY]
Maine: anniversary of Merrymeeting Bay Bald Eagle spotting trip, E1293 [25SE]
Migratory Bird Treaty Act: anniversary, E1195 [4SE], E1686 [19DE]
National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (H. Res. 1088), H9394 [28SE]
Republican Party: wildlife management policies, H5701 [26JN]
Traverse City, MI: tribute to Cherry Capital Airport K-9, Piper, E53 [17JA]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: prohibit funding to carry out any rulemaking on the status of the lesser prairie chicken, H6518, H6519 [18JY]
Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (H.R. 5697), H3786 [8MY]
Year of the Bird: observance, E1332 [28SE]
Remarks in Senate
American Eagle Day: designate (S. Res. 553), S4293 [20JN]
Audubon Greenwich (organization): anniversary, S6912 [13NO]
Climate: impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S1671 [13MR]
——— impact of climate change on wildlife, S6014–S6018 [4SE], S6486–S6488 [3OC]
Dept. of the Interior: develop a categorical exclusion for covered vegetative management activities to establish or improve the habitat of the greater sage grouse and mule deer (S. 1417), S6102 [6SE]
Endangered Species Act: reform, S5601 [15AU]
National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (S. Res. 671), S6773 [10OC]
Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (S. 3605), S6820 [11OC]
Reports filed
Clarify Treatment of Alaska Native Articles of Handicraft Containing Nonedible Migratory Bird Parts: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4069) (H. Rept. 115–675), H3975 [15MY]
Cormorant Relief Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6302) (H. Rept. 115–994), H9442 [23OC]
Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6013) (H. Rept. 115–969), H8882 [25SE]
Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1537), S6221 [18SE]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1537) (S. Rept. 115–350), S6924 [13NO]
Saving America’s Vulnerable and Endangered Species (SAVES) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2603) (H. Rept. 115–562), H1211 [15FE]
Texts of
H.R. 6013, Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act, H8853 [25SE]
S. Res. 553, American Eagle Day, S4284 [20JN]
S. Res. 671, National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day, S6772 [10OC]
BIRDWELL, HELENA CHASE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1531 [16NO]
BIRKHOLZ, PATTY
Remarks in House
Tribute, H3919 [10MY]
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Addresses
Tribute to Giles Perkins: Senator Jones, S7647 [17DE]
Remarks in House
Avery, Annie: Alabama Nursing Home Association Ms. Alabama Nursing Home award recipient, E1155 [17AU]
Lance Corporal Thomas E. Rivers, Jr., Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 4646), H1349, H1350 [5MR]
16th Street Baptist Church: anniversary of bombing, H8174 [13SE]
Remarks in Senate
Highlands Bar & Grill (business): James Beard Foundation Outstanding Restaurant Award recipient, S2990 [5JN]
Lance Corporal Thomas E. Rivers, Jr., Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 4646), S4807, S4808 [28JN]
Miles, Dolester: James Beard Foundation Outstanding Pastry Chef Award recipient, S2990 [5JN]
Reports filed
Lance Corporal Thomas E. Rivers, Jr., Post Office Building, Birmingham, AL: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4646), S3951 [14JN]
Texts of
H.R. 4646, Lance Corporal Thomas E. Rivers, Jr., Post Office Building, Birmingham, AL, H1349 [5MR]
BIRTH CONTROL
Bills and resolutions
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]
——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 2326), S348 [19JA]
Dept. of State: require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]
Women: oppose efforts to interfere with personal health care decisions or to prevent health care providers from offering their full medical recommendations to patients (see S. Res. 526), S2924 [24MY]
Remarks in House
Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H774–H780 [5FE], H1434–H1437 [6MR], H1536–H1540 [13MR], H1719 [20MR], H3732–H3738 [27AP], H3826–H3832 [8MY], H4273 [21MY]
——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 4660), H576 [19JA]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions, H575 [19JA]
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: fetal tissue research and women’s health care services funding, H501 [18JA]
——— provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services, H3404 [18AP]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H462–H469 [17JA], H480, H482, H491, H492, H493 [18JA], H561, H564, H572, H574–H581 [19JA], E72 [19JA]
Women: ensure protection of reproductive health rights, H564 [19JA]
Remarks in Senate
Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, S270–S275 [18JA]
Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA]
Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule on compliance with title X requirements by family planning project recipients in selecting subrecipients to provide services (H.J. Res. 43), S273 [18JA]
——— eliminate title X family planning grants, S6205 [18SE]
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: prohibit funding, S5891–S5893 [23AU], S6205 [18SE]
——— prohibit funding (S. 241), S273 [18JA]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, S274 [18JA], S322 [19JA], S442 [22JA]
——— decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt relative to Texas law restricting access to abortion services, S4485–S4488, S4493 [27JN]
——— impact of Roe v. Wade decision, S4486 [27JN], S5324–S5326 [25JY]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to women’s health issues, S1702–S1704 [14MR], S1786 [19MR]
Women: ensure protection of reproductive health rights, S2868 [23MY]
Texts of
S. Res. 526, oppose efforts to interfere with personal health care decisions or to prevent health care providers from offering their full medical recommendations to patients, S2938 [24MY]
BISCAYNE ENGINEERING CO., INC.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, H5751 [27JN]
BISCOGLIA, KYLE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E808 [8JN]
BISCOVEANU, ANDREA
Remarks in House
Dept. of State: Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]
BISGARD, RYAN
Remarks in House
National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists: Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E889 [21JN]
BISHOP, EMILY
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E298 [13MR]
BISHOP, JENNA
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5357 [25JY]
BISHOP, LEIGHA
Remarks in House
Fort Bend, TX, Independent School District: Elementary Teacher of the Year award recipient, E634 [11MY]
BISHOP, MIKE (a Representative from Michigan)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4576 [22MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H478 [17JA]
Ali, Muhammad: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 579), H9431 [12OC]
Animals: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (see H. Res. 401), H976 [7FE]
——— prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H3707 [26AP]
——— protect common household pets from harmful confinement (see H.R. 4941), H3507 [24AP]
——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 4693), H3707 [26AP]
Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 1419), H6041 [10JY]
Bearss, Edwin C.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1225), H9539 [15NO]
Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: designate Rayburn House Office Building room as the ‘‘Stephen D. Vermillion III, Room’’ (see H. Res. 624), H7735 [31JY]
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]
Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI: designate (see H.R. 6116), H5200 [14JN]
Congressional Office of Compliance: prohibit use of public funds for payment of a settlement or award in connection with a sexual harassment claim or other workplace disputes and release information on previous settlements (see H.R. 4494), H133 [10JA]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: bring into the regular appropriations process (see H.R. 2553), H3148 [11AP]
Credit: exempt small seller financers from certain licensing requirements (see H.R. 1360), H132 [10JA]
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), H5581 [22JN]
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), H1508 [9MR]
——— allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 719), H132 [10JA]
——— carry out a grant program to secure elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5107), H7728 [26JY]
——— increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers (see H.R. 949), H4285 [21MY]
——— provide for accreditation reform, require institutions of higher education to publish information on student success, and provide for fiscal and student loan accountability by institutions (see H.R. 4274), H83 [9JA]
Dept. of HHS: establish Eye Bond Pilot Program to fund translational research and advance treatments and cures for blindness and other severe vision impairments (see H.R. 6421), H9153 [27SE]
——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6378), H7157 [24JY]
——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H5977 [28JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: oppose detention and possible removal of Iraqi Chaldean Christians (see H. Res. 824), H3209 [12AP]
——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6264 [16JY]
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]
——— provide additional grants for school security for purchasing and installing metal detectors and encouraging limitation of entry and exit points (see H.R. 5135), H1508 [9MR]
——— provide Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to States that adopt red flag laws to remove guns from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others (see H.R. 6747), H9436 [16OC]
——— 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), H1507 [9MR]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1442 [6MR]
Dept. of Labor: award grants for promoting industry or sector partnerships to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see H.R. 4942), H1336 [27FE]
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), H9153 [27SE]
——— permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4770), H3211 [12AP]
Dept. of Transportation: modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H7824 [4SE]
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), H1217 [16FE]
——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H1221 [20FE]
——— establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 3666), H1609 [14MR]
——— hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (see H.R. 2147), H3750 [3MY]
——— improve scheduling of medical appointments, accountability of contractors for care scheduled on behalf of veterans, and payment of claims to providers (see H.R. 4783), H1076 [8FE]
——— increase number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans (see H.R. 4635), H976 [7FE]
——— provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (see H.R. 6409), H6559 [18JY]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6651 [23JY]
EPA: exempt from certain Clean Air Act requirements law enforcement agency incinerator units when used for the sole purpose of destroying contraband or household pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 6291), H7728 [26JY]
FCC: ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking of content, services, and devices and impairment of Internet traffic, limit authority to preempt State law, and consider Internet service to be an information service (see H.R. 4682), H1507 [9MR]
——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H5286 [19JN]
Federal agencies and departments: enter into or amend agreements with States for removal and remedial actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in water and land surface and subsurface strata (see H.R. 6835), H9420 [5OC]
——— prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H1653 [15MR]
——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (see H.R. 5415), H3453 [23AP]
Foreign policy: 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), H3453 [23AP]
Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7871 [5SE]
Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H1699 [19MR]
Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H1608 [14MR]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]
Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5977 [28JN]
Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H5094 [12JN]
House Rules: encourage consensus and increase accountability and transparency (see H. Res. 1090), H9151 [27SE]
Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6651 [23JY]
——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H478 [17JA]
——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6183), H5750 [26JN]
Information technology: preempt State and local encryption laws to ensure a uniform, national policy for the interstate issue of encryption technology (see H.R. 6044), H4980 [7JN]
Iran: 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), H7921 [6SE]
——— condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see H. Res. 675), H133 [10JA]
——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, entities controlled by Iranian armed forces, supporters of ballistic missile program, and violations of agreement relative to nuclear program (see H.R. 4821), H552 [18JA]
——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H4139 [16MY]
IRS: develop comprehensive customer service strategy (see H.R. 5375), H1754 [21MR]
——— make available an Internet platform for Form 1099 filings (see H.R. 5377), H1754 [21MR]
——— preserve taxpayers’ rights to administrative appeal of deficiency payments (see H.R. 3220), H1755 [21MR]
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]
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), H3750 [3MY]
Labor unions: allow question of representation affecting commerce when fewer than half of bargaining unit members had opportunity to vote in certification elections or no election was held (see H.R. 4327), H4243 [18MY]
Law enforcement officers: permit uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms in certain Federal facilities (see H.R. 2561), H1336 [27FE]
McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]
Medicare: ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (see H.R. 3415), H9408 [28SE]
——— extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H133 [10JA]
——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H1127 [13FE]
——— provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs (see H.R. 4841), H3444 [18AP]
——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H9449 [26OC]
——— restructure payment adjustment for non-emergency end-stage renal disease ambulance transports (see H.R. 6269), H9416 [2OC]
——— treat audiologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing services, improve access to audiology services available for coverage, and enable beneficiaries to have their choice of audiologists (see H.R. 2276), H9425 [9OC]
Meningitis B Awareness Day: observance (see H. Res. 842), H3506 [24AP]
National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H8728 [13SE]
National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 683), H630 [25JA]
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H975 [7FE]
NIST: improve assistance provided by Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relative to cybersecurity (see H.R. 5517), H4243 [18MY]
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), H7728 [26JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: 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]
——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 3956), H975 [7FE]
Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5861), H4209 [17MY]
Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H3743 [27AP]
Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H8727 [13SE]
Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H1609 [14MR]
Sports: improve integrity and safety of horseracing by requiring a uniform anti-doping and medication control program enforced by an independent Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority (see H.R. 2651), H4730 [24MY]
SSA: make on-line tools available to allow individuals to assess the impact of earnings on eligibility for, and amount of, disability benefits received through Federal and State programs (see H.R. 3309), H5817 [27JN]
——— provide certain individuals with information on employment support services (see H.R. 3310), H5817 [27JN]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: make permanent certain changes made to the child tax credit (see H.R. 5903), H4582 [22MY]
Taxation: amend shareholder ownership and passive income rules of the personal holding company tax provisions (see H.R. 4045), H903 [6FE]
——— encourage retirement and family savings (see H.R. 6757), H8106 [10SE]
——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H1608 [14MR]
——— establish a new phaseout of credit for electric cars (see H.R. 7065), H9435 [16OC]
——— exclude from definition of personal holding company income certain royalties and rents derived from active trade or business (see H.R. 5813), H3976 [15MY]
——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8107 [10SE]
——— promote new business innovation (see H.R. 6756), H8106 [10SE]
——— provide a safe harbor for income and employment tax purposes for determinations of worker classifications as independent contractors versus employees and increase reporting under such safe harbor (see H.R. 4165), H6589 [19JY]
——— provide for reporting and disclosure by State and local public employee retirement pension plans (see H.R. 6290), H7728 [26JY]
——— provide for treatment of certain direct primary care service arrangements and periodic provider fees (see H.R. 365), H5094 [12JN]
Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1818), H2043 [22MR]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H6650 [23JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H7941 [7SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H3935 [11MY]
Dept. of Education: require federally-funded colleges and universities to certify the school’s president and a member of the Board of Trustees have reviewed all reported incidents involving employee sexual misconduct (see H.R. 5157), H1372 [5MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure that certain medical centers have physical locations for disposal of controlled substances medications (see H.R. 6848), H8737 [20SE]
Federal agencies and departments: reduce size of Federal workforce through attrition (see H.R. 6938), H9150 [27SE]
Great Lakes Week: designate (see H. Res. 868), H3750 [3MY]
IRS: require tax refunds affiliated with electronically filed returns be made by electronic funds transfer, report on improper payments, and enhance protections against identity theft refund fraud (see H.R. 5368), H1754 [21MR]
Medicare: provide clarification about minimal self-adjustment for off-the-shelf orthotics (see H.R. 4772), H168 [11JA]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (see H.R. 6774), H8169 [12SE]
Pipelines: impose additional requirements on portions of petroleum pipelines that cross the waters of the Great Lakes (see H.R. 4787), H172 [12JA]
Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5835, 5836), H4137 [16MY]
Sergeant Donald Burgett Post Office Building, Howell, MI: designate (see H.R. 6020), H4848 [6JN]
SSA: provide for a single point of contact for individuals who are victims of identity theft (see H.R. 6084), H5151 [13JN]
Taxation: improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (see H.R. 5445), H3094 [10AP]
——— make permanent the deduction for qualified business income (see H.R. 6277), H5974 [28JN]
——— modify treatment of use of public infrastructure property for the private business use test for private activity bonds (see H.R. 6276), H5974 [28JN]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see H.R. 5788), H3975 [15MY]
Constitutional authority statements
Armed Forces: require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (H.R. 6734), H7942 [7SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (H.R. 5780), H3935 [11MY]
Dept. of Education: require federally-funded colleges and universities to certify the school’s president and a member of the Board of Trustees have reviewed all reported incidents involving employee sexual misconduct (H.R. 5157), H1373 [5MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure that certain medical centers have physical locations for disposal of controlled substances medications (H.R. 6848), H8738 [20SE]
Federal agencies and departments: reduce size of Federal workforce through attrition (H.R. 6938), H9152 [27SE]
IRS: require tax refunds affiliated with electronically filed returns be made by electronic funds transfer, report on improper payments, and enhance protections against identity theft refund fraud (H.R. 5368), H1755 [21MR]
Medicare: provide clarification about minimal self-adjustment for off-the-shelf orthotics (H.R. 4772), H169 [11JA]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (H.R. 6774), H8170 [12SE]
Pipelines: impose additional requirements on portions of petroleum pipelines that cross the waters of the Great Lakes (H.R. 4787), H173 [12JA]
Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 5835), H4138 [16MY]
——— amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 5836), H4138 [16MY]
Sergeant Donald Burgett Post Office Building, Howell, MI: designate (H.R. 6020), H4849 [6JN]
SSA: provide for a single point of contact for individuals who are victims of identity theft (H.R. 6084), H5153 [13JN]
Taxation: improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (H.R. 5445), H3095 [10AP]
——— make permanent the deduction for qualified business income (H.R. 6277), H5976 [28JN]
——— modify treatment of use of public infrastructure property for the private business use test for private activity bonds (H.R. 6276), H5976 [28JN]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), H3977 [15MY]
Letters
Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act: Christopher Detzler, National Council of Social Security Management Associations, H7114 [24JY]
——— Dan Weber, Association of Mature American Citizens, H7114 [24JY]
——— Joyce A. Rogers, AARP (organization), H7114 [24JY]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H7170 [25JY]
Proclamations
BreAnna I. Nixon Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Youth on the Move Award: by, E483• [17AP]
Cordell Henderson Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Frederick Douglass Award: by, E488• [17AP]
Martrell Jackson Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Youth on the Move Award: by, E480• [17AP]
Theresa Randleman Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Business Excellence Award: by, E490• [17AP]
Wayne Lynn Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Community Service Award: by, E486• [17AP]
Remarks
Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5521 [22JN]
——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9248 [28SE]
Frank Rewold and Son, Inc.: anniversary, E1330• [28SE]
Howell, MI: National Main Street Center, Inc., Great American Main Street Award recipient, E487• [17AP]
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: observance, H66 [9JA]
NATO: urge member countries to meet or exceed their gross domestic product percentage commitment to defense spending, H6179 [13JY]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (H.R. 6774), H8905 [26SE]
Pace, Kristi: Brighton, MI, Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E360• [22MR]
Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, H9248 [28SE]
Rochester College: tribute to men’s and women’s basketball teams, H3214 [13AP]
Sergeant Donald Burgett Post Office Building, Howell, MI: designate (H.R. 6020), H8248• [13SE]
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), H637 [29JA]
SSA: provide for a single point of contact for individuals who are victims of identity theft (H.R. 6084), H7113, H7115 [24JY]
Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1311• [26SE]
Tariff: modernize temporarily certain rates of duty (H.R. 4318), H185, H385, H386 [16JA]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H1427 [6MR]
Taxation: improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (H.R. 5445), H3427 [18AP]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), H5167, H5172 [14JN]
Tributes
Alberta, Richard, H32 [9JA]
Hack, David, H66 [9JA]
Martinico, Rosaria (Sara), H7170 [25JY]
Overall, Eric, H66 [9JA]
BISHOP, ROB (a Representative from Utah)
Analyses
Advancing Conservation and Education Act (H.R. 4257), H5611 [25JN]
California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act (H.R. 857), H5602 [25JN]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]
——— H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5788 [27JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H405 [16JA]
——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 681), H1178 [14FE]
Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H6113 [11JY]
BLM: clarify authorized categorical exclusions and authorize additional categorical exclusions to streamline the oil and gas permitting process (see H.R. 6106), H5199 [14JN]
——— clarify that permits are not required for oil and gas activities conducted on non-Federal surface estate to access subsurface mineral estate that is less than 50 percent federally owned (see H.R. 6107), H5199 [14JN]
——— simplify permitting process for drilling on Federal lands (see H.R. 6088), H5152 [13JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: modify Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work requirement applicable to able-bodied adults without dependents (see H.R. 2996), H625 [22JA]
Dept. of Defense: intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel (see H. Res. 129), H785 [5FE]
Dept. of Education: allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 719), H132 [10JA]
Dept. of HHS: improve recruitment and retention of employees and restore accountability in the Indian Health Service and improve Indian health services (see H.R. 5874), H4242 [18MY]
——— provide research on, and recommendations for, opioid prescribing practices for pregnant women (see H.R. 5646), H3741 [27AP]
——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H3444 [18AP]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize recovery of cost of processing administrative protests for oil and gas lease sales, applications for permits to drill, and right of way applications by issuing filing fees for such protests (see H.R. 6087), H5152 [13JN]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6651 [23JY]
Endangered species: provide for consideration of the totality of conservation measures in determining impact of proposed Federal agency action (see H.R. 6346), H6173 [12JY]
EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]
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]
——— 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), H7751 [10AU]
FDA: strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 2871), H7728 [26JY]
Federal agencies and departments: require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H404 [16JA]
Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H584 [19JA]
——— provide that civilian service as a temporary employee after a certain date may be creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 5389), H3097 [10AP]
Foreign policy: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1508 [9MR]
——— support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3979 [15MY]
FTC: issue rules to promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications (see H.R. 5472), H6196 [13JY]
Georgia (country): reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., support NATO membership, peaceful resolution of dispute with Russia, institutional reforms, and increased trade, and protect intellectual property rights (see H. Res. 576), H1443 [6MR]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]
Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6651 [23JY]
——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H625 [22JA]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H8739 [20SE]
Iran: 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), H9822 [10DE]
Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1508 [9MR]
Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act: improve (see H.R. 6105), H6264 [16JY]
Medgar Evers National Monument: establish (see H.R. 4895), H677 [29JA]
Moldova: reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms (see H. Res. 745), H7689 [25JY]
Motion pictures: exempt certain performances from copyright and trademark infringement to allow filtering of movies purchased or rented from streaming services (see H.R. 6816), H8725 [13SE]
National FFA Organization: update charter (see H.R. 5595), H7689 [25JY]
National Park Restoration Fund: establish from Federal land energy production revenues (see H.R. 5210), H3050 [26MR]
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), H1699 [19MR]
——— manage Point Reyes National Seashore with the intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property (see H.R. 6687), H7776 [28AU]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H1374 [5MR]
Postal Service: provide certain nonpostal property, products, and services on behalf of State, local, and tribal governments (see H.R. 7019), H9414 [2OC]
Public welfare programs: help individuals receiving assistance under means-tested welfare programs obtain self-sufficiency, provide spending information and limits on such programs, and prohibit Federal funding of abortions (see H.R. 2832), H404 [16JA]
Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]
——— require disclosure of connections to debtors, creditors, or parties of interest to debt restructuring by professionals involved in the process of such restructuring (see H.R. 7355), H10336 [19DE]
——— support businesses and extend child tax credits for families (see H.R. 5975), H4731 [25MY]
Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H4243 [18MY]
——— 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 chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship (see H. Res. 786), H3060 [5AP]
Taxation: repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 5422), H3397 [17AP]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: define endangered species petition backlogs and provide expedited means for discharging petitions during such a backlog (see H.R. 6355), H6173 [12JY]
——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6364), H6174 [12JY]
——— prohibit designation as critical habitat of certain areas in artificial water diversion or delivery facilities under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6354), H6173 [12JY]
——— provide for greater certainty and improved planning for incidental take permit holders under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6360), H6173 [12JY]
——— provide for greater county and State consultation relative to petitions under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6345), H6173 [12JY]
——— provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 6356), H6173 [12JY]
——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 6344), H6173 [12JY]
Utah: designate a mountain that protected Elk Ridge City, UT, from wildfire as ‘‘Miracle Mountain’’ (see H.R. 7090), H9448 [26OC]
Women: recognize centennial commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote, designate Salt Lake City, UT, as western center of commemoration, and commend Better Days 2020 (see H. Res. 1105), H9406 [28SE]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9539 [15NO]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9415 [2OC]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Bureau of Reclamation: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in Utah (see H.R. 6979), H9405 [28SE]
Bureau of the Census: provide for more accurate and complete enumeration of certain overseas Americans in the decennial census (see H.R. 5303), H1651 [15MR]
Dept. of the Interior: convey certain BLM land in Daggett County, UT, to Utah for public purposes (see H.R. 6968), H9404 [28SE]
——— convey certain lands and facilities of Big Sand Wash Project in Utah (see H.R. 6583), H7722 [26JY]
——— establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7685 [25JY]
Drugs: improve medical research on marijuana (see H.R. 4825), H552 [18JA]
Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5133), H1340 [1MR]
Golden Spike National Historical Park: designate (see H.R. 5751), H3928 [10MY]
Hunting and trapping: establish a Federal closing date for duck hunting season and establish special duck hunting days for youths, veterans, and active military personnel (see H.R. 6013), H4848 [6JN]
Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation, North Ogden, UT: designate (see H.R. 7163), H9573 [20NO]
National Park Service: establish Transcontinental Railroad Network (see H.R. 5751), H3928 [10MY]
Northern Mariana Islands: incentivize hiring U.S. workers (see H.R. 5956), H4728 [24MY]
Time: allow States to observe year-round daylight saving time (see H.R. 6331), H6110 [11JY]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: repeal desert terminal lakes assistance (see H.R. 5530), H3395 [17AP]
Utah: provide for increased recreation, conservation, economic use, and sound balanced management of lands in northern Utah (see H.R. 6843), H8737 [20SE]
Constitutional authority statements
Bureau of Reclamation: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in Utah (H.R. 6979), H9407 [28SE]
Bureau of the Census: provide for more accurate and complete enumeration of certain overseas Americans in the decennial census (H.R. 5303), H1652 [15MR]
Dept. of the Interior: convey certain BLM land in Daggett County, UT, to Utah for public purposes (H.R. 6968), H9406 [28SE]
——— convey certain lands and facilities of Big Sand Wash Project in Utah (H.R. 6583), H7726 [26JY]
——— 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 (H.R. 6510), H7687 [25JY]
Drugs: improve medical research on marijuana (H.R. 4825), H554 [18JA]
Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5133), H1341 [1MR]
Golden Spike National Historical Park: designate (H.R. 5751), H3930 [10MY]
Hunting and trapping: establish a Federal closing date for duck hunting season and establish special duck hunting days for youths, veterans, and active military personnel (H.R. 6013), H4849 [6JN]
Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation, North Ogden, UT: designate (H.R. 7163), H9574 [20NO]
National Park Service: establish Transcontinental Railroad Network (H.R. 5751), H3930 [10MY]
Northern Mariana Islands: incentivize hiring U.S. workers (H.R. 5956), H4729 [24MY]
Time: allow States to observe year-round daylight saving time (H.R. 6331), H6111 [11JY]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: repeal desert terminal lakes assistance (H.R. 5530), H3396 [17AP]
Utah: provide for increased recreation, conservation, economic use, and sound balanced management of lands in northern Utah (H.R. 6843), H8738 [20SE]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H3345 [17AP]
Letters
Agriculture and Nutrition Act: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]
Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion Act: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3952 [15MY]
——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H3952 [15MY]
Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology (CENOTE) Act: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H9792 [10DE]
Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4376 [22MY]
Every Kid Outdoors Act: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8139, H8140 [12SE]
FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3592 [26AP]
Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Annette Creekpaum, Mason County, WA, Public Utility District 3, H3556 [25AP]
——— Asotin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]
——— by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3557 [25AP]
——— Dena Diamond-Ott, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3556 [25AP]
——— Lewis County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]
——— Matthew Boast, Kittitas County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3557 [25AP]
——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council, H3556 [25AP]
——— Steven D. Kern, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]
Marine fish conservation statutes technical amendments: several fish and wildlife organizations, H5622 [25JN]
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment: Committee on Natural Resources (House), H9585 [27NO]
National Park Service temporary limited appointment regulations application modification: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8859 [25SE]
Nevada Lands Bill Technical Corrections Act: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8856 [25SE]
Nuclear Waste Policy Act amendments: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3891 [10MY]
Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8132 [12SE]
Save Our Seas Act: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), E1356 [2OC]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exemption of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H753 [5FE]
Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3754 [7MY]
Lists
Organizations supporting H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3555 [25AP]
Remarks
BLM: transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain lands to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for inclusion in the Black Hills National Cemetery (S. 35), H3951, H3952, H3953 [15MY]
California Desert Conservation Area: provide for conservation and enhanced recreation opportunities (H.R. 857), H5594, H5601, H5603 [25JN]
Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument: establish as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 5655), H4753, H4754 [5JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: transfer certain Federal land to facilitate scientific research supporting Federal space and defense programs (H.R. 1800), H1516 [13MR]
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5791, H5792 [27JN]
——— Tomahawk cruise missile funding, H5791, H5792 [27JN]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the George W. Bush Childhood Home, Midland, TX (H.R. 3008), H9776, H9777 [10DE]
——— designate at least one city in the U.S. annually as an ‘‘American World War II Heritage City’’ (H.R. 6118), H9777, H9778 [10DE]
——— recognize historical significance of Roberto Clemente’s place of death near Loiza, PR, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places (H. Res. 792), H9781, H9782 [10DE]
——— study suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 5005), H4752 [5JN]
Fish and fishing: make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes (H.R. 4528), H5622, H5623 [25JN]
——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6075 [11JY]
Golden Spike National Historical Park: designate (H.R. 5751), H5591, H5592 [25JN]
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, H9776 [10DE]
Hydroelectric power: allow sale of electric power generated by the Federal Columbia River Power System at the lowest possible rate consistent with sound business practices, H3559 [25AP]
——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3542, H3549, H3552, H3555, H3557 [25AP]
——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), motion to recommit, H3559 [25AP]
Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act: amend (S. 245), H9782, H9789• [10DE]
Louisiana: provide for stability of title to certain lands (H.R. 3392), H5603, H5604 [25JN]
Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation, North Ogden, UT: designate (H.R. 7163), H9578 [27NO]
Medgar Evers National Monument: establish (H.R. 4895), H3949, H3951 [15MY]
Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 1791), H5604, H5606, H5607 [25JN]
National Law Enforcement Museum: allow acquisition, receipt, possession, collection, shipment, transportation, importation, and display of firearms (H.R. 1417), H3954 [15MY]
National Park Service: establish Transcontinental Railroad Network (H.R. 5751), H5591, H5592 [25JN]
——— waive application fee for any special use permit for veterans demonstrations and special events at war memorials on Federal land (H.R. 3997), H4758, H4759 [5JN]
North Country National Scenic Trail: revise route to extend trail into Vermont to connect with Appalachian National Scenic Trail (H.R. 1026), H4748 [5JN]
Northern Mariana Islands: incentivize hiring U.S. workers (H.R. 5956), H4745, H4747, H4748 [5JN]
Oregon: allow certain Native American tribes to lease or transfer certain lands (S. 1285), H3953 [15MY]
Public lands: maximize land management efficiencies, promote land conservation, and generate education funding (H.R. 4257), H5607, H5611 [25JN]
Route 66 National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 801), H4754, H4755, H4757, H4758 [5JN]
San Bernardino National Forest: provide for a land exchange with San Bernardino County CA, to enhance land management (H.R. 5513), H9774, H9775 [10DE]
Susquehanna National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 2991), H4750, H4752 [5JN]
Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1355• [2OC]
——— recognize close relationship with the U.S., E1355• [2OC]
Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (H.R. 6665), H9778, H9779, H9781 [10DE]
Tulare, CA: convey and remove reversionary interest of the U.S. in certain lands (H.R. 805), H5593, H5594 [25JN]
Reports filed
Acadia National Park Boundary Clarification Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4266) (H. Rept. 115–526), H628 [25JA]
Activities During the 115th Congress: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Rept. 115–1128), H10612 [3JA]
Adams Memorial Commission Establishment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]
Alex Diekmann Peak Designation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 117) (H. Rept. 115–516), H403 [16JA]
Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1418) (H. Rept. 115–1058), H9757 [30NO]
Big Bear Land Exchange Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5513) (H. Rept. 115–996), H9459 [30OC]
Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 35) (H. Rept. 115–626), H3094 [10AP]
Bureau of Reclamation and BIA Water Project Streamlining Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4419) (H. Rept. 115–1001), H9462 [2NO]
Bureau of Reclamation Authorization of Early Repayment of Obligations Within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4689) (H. Rept. 115–700), H4582 [22MY]
Bureau of Reclamation Procedure for Conveyance of Certain Federal Land Around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6038) (H. Rept. 115–900), H7754 [14AU]
Bureau of Reclamation Procedure for Conveyance of Certain Federal Land Around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6039) (H. Rept. 115–901), H7754 [14AU]
Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5655) (H. Rept. 115–695), H4283 [21MY]
Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Redesignation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4134) (H. Rept. 115–581), H1265 [26FE]
Clarify Treatment of Alaska Native Articles of Handicraft Containing Nonedible Migratory Bird Parts: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4069) (H. Rept. 115–675), H3975 [15MY]
Claude Moore Farm Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6678) (H. Rept. 115–1053), H9667 [27NO]
Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 669) (H. Rept. 115–1059), H9762 [3DE]
Common Sense Permitting Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6106) (H. Rept. 115–955), H8737 [20SE]
Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6040) (H. Rept. 115–911), H7781 [31AU]
Cormorant Relief Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6302) (H. Rept. 115–994), H9442 [23OC]
Cottonwood Land Exchange Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6146) (H. Rept. 115–895), H7750 [10AU]
Dept. of the Interior Conveyance of Certain Facilities, Easements, and Rights-of-Way to Kennewick Irrigation District: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6652) (H. Rept. 115–1082), H10335 [19DE]
Dept. of the Interior Designation of at Least One City in the U.S. Annually as an ‘‘American World War II Heritage City’’: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6118) (H. Rept. 115–998), H9459 [30OC]
Dept. of the Interior Order Imposing a Moratorium on Federal Coal Leasing Shall Not Take Effect Unless a Joint Resolution of Approval Is Enacted: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1778) (H. Rept. 115–545), H782 [5FE]
Dept. of the Interior Study of Suitability and Feasibility of Establishing Birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a Unit of National Park System: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5005) (H. Rept. 115–644), H3504 [24AP]
Depts. of the Interior and Defense Provision for Indefinite Duration of Certain Military Land Withdrawals and Improve and Make Management of Lands More Transparent: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4299) (H. Rept. 115–542), H736 [2FE]
Desert Community Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2365) (H. Rept. 115–1013), H9470 [9NO]
Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Plan Expansion Act, Washington County, Utah: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5597) (H. Rept. 115–896), H7750 [10AU]
Devils Tower National Monument Designation of Mountain and Populated Place as Devils Tower: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 401) (H. Rept. 115–630), H3146 [11AP]
Domestic Offshore Energy Reinvestment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6771) (H. Rept. 115–1083), H10335 [19DE]
East Rosebud Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4645) (H. Rept. 115–666), H3884 [9MY]
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 146) (H. Rept. 115–584), H1340 [1MR]
Eastern Legacy Extension Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3045) (H. Rept. 115–840), H6556 [18JY]
Education and Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5859) (H. Rept. 115–1067), H9767 [6DE]
Emery County Public Land Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5727) (H. Rept. 115–1071), H9819 [10DE]
Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4465) (H. Rept. 115–567), H1217 [16FE]
Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3131) (H. Rept. 115–563), H1211 [15FE]
Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3608) (H. Rept. 115–1048), H9666 [27NO]
Ending Duplicative Permitting Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6107) (H. Rept. 115–1004), H9462 [2NO]
Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4568) (H. Rept. 115–502), H82 [9JA]
Ensuring Meaningful Petition Outreach While Enhancing Rights of States (EMPOWERS) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6345) (H. Rept. 115–1051), H9667 [27NO]
Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5556) (H. Rept. 115–954), H8737 [20SE]
Every Kid Outdoors Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3186) (H. Rept. 115–880), H7741 [3AU]
FDR Historic Preservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5420) (H. Rept. 115–970), H8883 [25SE]
Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 115–643), H3440 [18AP]
Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5133) (H. Rept. 115–625), H3063 [9AP]
Federally Integrated Species Health (FISH) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3916) (H. Rept. 115–838), H6556 [18JY]
Fees for Medical Services Provided in Units of the National Park System: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3607) (H. Rept. 115–565), H1211 [15FE]
Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5636) (H. Rept. 115–989), H9442 [23OC]
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Acreage Limit Modification in Order To Allow Donation of Private Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 835) (H. Rept. 115–580), H1265 [26FE]
Forest Service Maintenance or Replacement of Certain Facilities and Structures for Commercial Recreation Services at Smith Gulch, ID: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1482) (H. Rept. 115–833), H6462 [17JY]
Free Veterans From Fees Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3997) (H. Rept. 115–658), H3740 [27AP]
Gateway Arch National Park Designation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3058) (H. Rept. 115–534), H676 [29JA]
George W. Bush Childhood Home Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3008) (H. Rept. 115–616), H2040 [22MR]
Gila River Indian Community Federal Rights-of-Way, Easements and Boundary Clarification Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4032) (H. Rept. 115–817), H6195 [13JY]
Golden Spike 150th Anniversary Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5751) (H. Rept. 115–782), H5647 [25JN]
Grant States and Local Governments Easements and Rights-of-Way Within Gateway National Recreation Area for Control and Prevention of Flooding and Shoreline Erosion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6666) (H. Rept. 115–995), H9442 [23OC]
Gray Wolf State Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 424) (H. Rept. 115–487), H18 [8JA]
Hyde Park Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4264) (H. Rept. 115–527), H628 [25JA]
Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 221) (H. Rept. 115–736), H5092 [12JN]
Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 245) (H. Rept. 115–1057), H9757 [30NO]
Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 237) (H. Rept. 115–1038), H9573 [20NO]
James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 443) (H. Rept. 115–535), H676 [29JA]
Jobs for Tribes Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4506) (H. Rept. 115–1064), H9762 [3DE]
Juab County Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3777) (H. Rept. 115–803), H5986 [3JY]
Kaibab National Forest Mapping Error Clarification To Allow the Purchase of Certain Lands by Young Life (organization): Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 466) (H. Rept. 115–615), H2040 [22MR]
Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4851) (H. Rept. 115–612), H1697 [19MR]
Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3961) (H. Rept. 115–634), H3314 [13AP]
La Paz County Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2630) (H. Rept. 115–536), H676 [29JA]
Lake Bistineau Land Title Stability Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3392) (H. Rept. 115–768), H5361 [20JN]
Land and Water Conservation Fund Reauthorization and Fairness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 502) (H. Rept. 115–1091), H10509 [20DE]
Limit Imposition of Penalties Against a Person Fishing on a U.S. Flag Fishing Vessel in Areas of Pacific Ocean Based on a Report by an Observer on Such a Vessel: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5025) (H. Rept. 115–1104), H10586 [21DE]
Listing Reform Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 717) (H. Rept. 115–560), H1211 [15FE]
Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3764) (H. Rept. 115–928), H8106 [10SE]
Lyon County Economic Development and Environmental Remediation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5347) (H. Rept. 115–1002), H9462 [2NO]
Manage Our Wolves Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6784) (H. Rept. 115–1012), H9470 [9NO]
Marine Fish Conservation Statutes Technical Amendments: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4528) (H. Rept. 115–775), H5580 [22JN]
Maude Frazier Mountain: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 577) (H. Rept. 115–839), H6556 [18JY]
Measures To Combat Invasive Lionfish: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6255) (H. Rept. 115–1089), H10509 [20DE]
Medgar Evers Home National Monument Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4895) (H. Rept. 115–632), H3146 [11AP]
Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6013) (H. Rept. 115–969), H8882 [25SE]
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5979) (H. Rept. 115–855), H6647 [23JY]
Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2591) (H. Rept. 115–899), H7754 [14AU]
Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1791) (H. Rept. 115–709), H4738 [1JN]
Nancy Reagan Memorial Park, Arlington County, VA: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 553) (H. Rept. 115–1031), H9567 [16NO]
National Comedy Center Recognition Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6077) (H. Rept. 115–854), H6647 [23JY]
National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation Establishment of a Memorial in the District of Columbia and Its Environs: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1037) (H. Rept. 115–669), H3934 [11MY]
National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4033) (H. Rept. 115–515), H172 [12JA]
National Landslide Preparedness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1675) (H. Rept. 115–1035), H9567 [16NO]
National Law Enforcement Museum Exhibits Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1417) (H. Rept. 115–548), H1074 [8FE]
National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2711) (H. Rept. 115–533), H676 [29JA]
National Monument Creation and Protection (National Monument CAP) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3990) (H. Rept. 115–1081), H10335 [19DE]
National Nordic Museum Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 2857) (H. Rept. 115–931), H8106 [10SE]
National Park Service Management of Point Reyes National Seashore With the Intent To Maintain Working Dairies and Ranches on Agricultural Property: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6687) (H. Rept. 115–968), H8882 [25SE]
National Park Service Temporary Limited Appointment Regulations Application Modification: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6599) (H. Rept. 115–967), H8882 [25SE]
National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 520) (H. Rept. 115–631), H3146 [11AP]
National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4475) (H. Rept. 115–501), H82 [9JA]
Native American Business Incubators Program Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 607) (H. Rept. 115–1037), H9573 [20NO]
Native American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 210) (H. Rept. 115–993), H9442 [23OC]
Nevada Lands Bill Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6299) (H. Rept. 115–971), H8883 [25SE]
New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6602) (H. Rept. 115–1061), H9762 [3DE]
9/11 Memorial Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6287) (H. Rept. 115–930), H8106 [10SE]
NOAA Continued Use of James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Gateway National Recreation Area Promotion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6434) (H. Rept. 115–1006), H9462 [2NO]
North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1026) (H. Rept. 115–667), H3928 [10MY]
Offshore Renewable Energy for Territories Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6665) (H. Rept. 115–1029), H9567 [16NO]
Oil Region National Heritage Area Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6507) (H. Rept. 115–1062), H9762 [3DE]
Oregon Tribal Economic Development Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3225) (H. Rept. 115–564), H1211 [15FE]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 1285) (H. Rept. 115–507), H131 [10JA]
Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge Renaming as Congressman Lester Wolff National Wildlife Refuge: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6064) (H. Rept. 115–986), H9430 [12OC]
Palau Agreement With the U.S Approval: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2085) (H. Rept. 115–1039), H9573 [20NO]
Permit Use of Bicycles, Wheelchairs, Strollers, and Game Carts in Wilderness Areas: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1349) (H. Rept. 115–1032), H9567 [16NO]
Poarch Band of Creek Indians Land Reaffirmation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1532) (H. Rept. 115–513), H168 [11JA]
Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 224) (H. Rept. 115–735), H5092 [12JN]
Preserving America’s Battlefields Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6108) (H. Rept. 115–1040), H9573 [20NO]
Protection and Transparency for Adjacent Landowners Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6682) (H. Rept. 115–1060), H9762 [3DE]
Providing ESA Timing Improvements That Increase Opportunities for Nonlisting (PETITION) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6355) (H. Rept. 115–1105), H10586 [21DE]
Public Lands Telecommunications Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2425) (H. Rept. 115–1086), H10509 [20DE]
Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5613) (H. Rept. 115–856), H6648 [23JY]
Recognize Historical Significance of Roberto Clemente’s Place of Death Near Loiza, PR, by Adding It to the National Register of Historic Places: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Res. 792) (H. Rept. 115–988), H9430 [12OC]
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5532) (H. Rept. 115–927), H7940 [7SE]
Recreation Not Red-Tape Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3400) (H. Rept. 115–1063), H9762 [3DE]
Regionally Empowered Decision-Making for Snapper, Noting the Angling Public and the Preservation of an Exceptional Resource (RED SNAPPER) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3588) (H. Rept. 115–1047), H9666 [27NO]
Remove Certain Native American Blood Requirements for Members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma to Allow Heirs and Devisees to Title to Allotted Tribal Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2606) (H. Rept. 115–902), H7758 [21AU]
Remove Prohibition on Certain Alcohol Manufacturing on Indian Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5317) (H. Rept. 115–703), H4728 [24MY]
Removing Barriers to Energy Independence Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6087) (H. Rept. 115–1005), H9462 [2NO]
Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6510) (H. Rept. 115–1088), H10509 [20DE]
Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5874) (H. Rept. 115–1065), H9762 [3DE]
Restoring Local Input and Access to Public Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6939) (H. Rept. 115–1092), H10509 [20DE]
Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 801) (H. Rept. 115–633), H3314 [13AP]
Ruffey Rancheria Restoration Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3535) (H. Rept. 115–1087), H10509 [20DE]
Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4824) (H. Rept. 115–881), H7741 [3AU]
Saving America’s Vulnerable and Endangered Species (SAVES) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2603) (H. Rept. 115–562), H1211 [15FE]
Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3593) (H. Rept. 115–1070), H9819 [10DE]
Ski Area Fee Retention Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5171) (H. Rept. 115–990), H9442 [23OC]
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Land Transfer Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 825) (H. Rept. 115–619), H3058 [5AP]
State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1274) (H. Rept. 115–561), H1211 [15FE]
Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park Establishment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2888) (H. Rept. 115–540), H736 [2FE]
Streamlining Environmental Approvals (SEA) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3133) (H. Rept. 115–1030), H9567 [16NO]
Streamlining Permitting Efficiencies in Energy Development (SPEED) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6088) (H. Rept. 115–921), H7919 [6SE]
Strengthening Coastal Communities Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5787) (H. Rept. 115–997), H9459 [30OC]
Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 200) (H. Rept. 115–758), H5283 [19JN]
Strengthening the Economy With Critical Untapped Resources To Expand (SECURE) American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4239) (H. Rept. 115–1000), H9462 [2NO]
Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2991) (H. Rept. 115–670), H3934 [11MY]
Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 115–532), H676 [29JA]
Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 788) (H. Rept. 115–707), H4736 [29MY]
Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 115–999), H9462 [2NO]
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo Land Claims Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6365) (H. Rept. 115–1052), H9667 [27NO]
Tribal Recognition Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3744) (H. Rept. 115–953), H8737 [20SE]
Tulare Youth Recreation and Women’s History Enhancement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 805) (H. Rept. 115–579), H1265 [26FE]
21st Century Conservation Service Corps Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2987) (H. Rept. 115–1066), H9767 [6DE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Exemption of Sea Urchins and Sea Cucumbers From Certain Inspections Prior to Export: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2504) (H. Rept. 115–506), H131 [10JA]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Parity for U.S. Territories and District of Columbia and Technical Corrections to Certain Wildlife and Fishing Legislation: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5875) (H. Rept. 115–802), H5986 [3JY]
U.S. Interest in Certain Submerged Lands in the Area of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge Clarification: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1157) (H. Rept. 115–541), H736 [2FE]
Virgin Islands National Park Retained Use Estate for the Caneel Bay Resort in St. John, VI, Extension: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4731) (H. Rept. 115–1049), H9666 [27NO]
Walnut Grove Land Exchange Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5923) (H. Rept. 115–922), H7940 [7SE]
Weigh Habitats Offsetting Locational Effects (WHOLE) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6346) (H. Rept. 115–1050), H9666 [27NO]
West Fork Fire Station Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4609) (H. Rept. 115–624), H3063 [9AP]
World War II Pacific Sites Establishment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5706) (H. Rept. 115–991), H9442 [23OC]
Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4644) (H. Rept. 115–992), H9442 [23OC]
Summaries
Advancing Conservation and Education Act (H.R. 4257), H5610 [25JN]
California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act (H.R. 857), H5602 [25JN]
Tributes
Hansen, James V., H9552 [16NO]
Petersen, Brian D., E839• [14JN], E859• [19JN]
Taylor, Brent R., H9578 [27NO]
Wright, Doug, H4725 [24MY]
BISHOP, SANFORD D., JR. (a Representative from Georgia)
Amendments
Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4832 [6JN]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H7900 [6SE]
Articles and editorials
Influence of Peach Tarts, Jack Brinkley, E504• [18AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]
African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see H. Res. 974), H5975 [28JN]
AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H9408 [28SE]
Animals: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (see H. Res. 401), H3783 [7MY]
Armed Forces: require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H8172 [12SE]
Atlanta United FC (soccer team): tribute (see H. Res. 1179), H10210 [13DE]
Bankruptcy: allow full subrogation, including subrogation to the priority rights of the U.S., of claims for the payment of customs duties (see H.R. 4657), H170 [11JA]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]
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), H8739 [20SE]
CFTC: extend jurisdiction to include setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums (see H.R. 6927), H9432 [12OC]
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests: authorize sale of disconnected tracts of land (see H.R. 1434), H1335 [27FE]
Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]
Collector Car Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 980), H5987 [3JY]
Colleges and universities: establish commisson to develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies (see H.R. 1772), H733 [30JA]
——— prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain undocumented students on the basis of immigration status (see H.R. 6525), H9408 [28SE]
Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]
Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see H.R. 4734), H9539 [15NO]
Crime: specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]
——— 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]
Dept. of Agriculture: address deferred maintenance at schools of agriculture and Agricultural Research Service facilities (see H.R. 6474), H6648 [23JY]
——— grant farm numbers to individuals with certain documentation, include qualified intermediaries as recipients of farm ownership loans, and provide for a study of farmland tenure (see H.R. 6336), H6111 [11JY]
——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1333 [27FE]
——— reaffirm authority of Under Sec. of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics (see H.R. 7330), H10335 [19DE]
Dept. of Defense: increase minority student participation in Cyber Scholarship Program (see H.R. 5746), H3928 [10MY]
——— 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), H6112 [11JY]
——— submit study by the Defense Business Board on potential departmental cost savings and provide for expedited consideration of legislation to implement such savings (see H.R. 1326), H1127 [13FE]
Dept. of Education: permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6876), H8883 [25SE]
——— promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (see H.R. 3580), H7772 [24AU]
Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5795), H4850 [6JN]
——— establish Eye Bond Pilot Program to fund translational research and advance treatments and cures for blindness and other severe vision impairments (see H.R. 6421), H6557 [18JY]
——— promote child care and early learning (see H.R. 3773), H9420 [5OC]
Dept. of Homeland Security: provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H903 [6FE]
——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 6992), H9436 [16OC]
——— strengthen partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6772), H8169 [12SE]
Dept. of Justice: establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H738 [2FE]
——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H1227 [23FE]
Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H9152 [27SE]
Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7685 [25JY]
——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (see H.R. 4910), H732 [30JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 4444), H5649 [25JN]
Dept. of Transportation: adjust and provide flexibility in hours of service requirements relative to transportation of agricultural commodities, short-haul operations, and sleeper berths and reduce paperwork (see H.R. 6178), H5505 [21JN]
——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5286 [19JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to increase access to hepatitis C testing for Vietnam-era veterans (see H.R. 5922), H5201 [14JN]
——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H584 [19JA]
——— improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]
——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H9574 [20NO]
Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H3507 [24AP]
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]
Dunnigan, Alice Allison: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H9421 [5OC]
Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see H.R. 4884), H1127 [13FE]
——— protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H4694 [23MY]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H7689 [25JY]
——— make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 6417), H7921 [6SE]
EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]
——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]
FAA: establish grant program to improve preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields (see H.R. 6005), H4776 [5JN]
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), H9758 [30NO]
FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]
——— establish Office of Rural Telecommunications (see H.R. 5497), H5201 [14JN]
Federal agencies and departments: modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (see H.R. 4929), H783 [5FE]
Federal Railroad Administration: provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees (see H.R. 3148), H5286 [19JN]
Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]
Health: clarify that certain reimbursements for organ donation are not considered valuable consideration and, therefore, receipt of such reimbursements is not a criminal act (see H.R. 6448), H6587 [19JY]
——— 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), H5749 [26JN]
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), H5750 [26JN]
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]
——— prohibit Members from using congressional offices for personal overnight accommodations and allow a tax deduction for living expenses incurred by Members (see H.R. 5845), H4137 [16MY]
Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H7689 [25JY]
——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 6417), H7921 [6SE]
——— 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]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]
——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H976 [7FE]
Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 4575), H903 [6FE]
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), H4243 [18MY]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]
Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 2106), H9425 [9OC]
Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H9153 [27SE]
Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H9153 [27SE]
Law enforcement officers: establish grant program for States that establish standards for education and training programs concerning civilian and law enforcement encounters during traffic stops and other in-person encounters (see H.R. 7281), H10169 [12DE]
Medicare: provide coverage of FDA-approved qualifying colorectal cancer screening blood-based tests (see H.R. 6062), H9449 [26OC]
——— provide for a special enrollment period for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 5104), H1443 [6MR]
——— provide for coverage of cancer care planning and coordination (see H.R. 5160), H5817 [27JN]
Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H9569 [16NO]
National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 721), H785 [5FE]
National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 692), H172 [12JA]
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 Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]
National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H9153 [27SE]
National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]
National Vitiligo Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 757), H9416 [2OC]
National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]
NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H1076 [8FE]
Northern Mariana Islands: reform immigration policies (see H.R. 6578), H7754 [14AU]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H1267 [26FE]
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 (see H.R. 2259), H1477 [7MR]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H3742 [27AP]
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), H9444 [23OC]
Product safety: require Federal and State mandated information declarations and labeling requirements applicable to chemical composition of, and radiation emitted by, consumer products meet minimum scientific standards (see H.R. 6022), H5649 [25JN]
Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H7743 [3AU]
Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]
Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]
Taxation: extend earned income tax credit to caregivers and qualifying students and establish a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program (see H.R. 6873), H9092 [26SE]
——— permanently extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 1098), H8886 [25SE]
——— provide a special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber (see H.R. 4962), H974 [7FE]
——— provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see H.R. 1268), H3210 [12AP]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 5422), H3052 [29MR]
Terrorism: authorize domestic terrorism offices in the Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice and the FBI to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and take steps to prevent domestic terrorism (see H.R. 4918), H1076 [8FE]
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]
Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 3239), H3783 [7MY]
White House Rural Council: establish (see H.R. 5217), H1500 [8MR]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9415 [2OC]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9420 [5OC]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office, Columbus, GA: designate (see H.R. 6719), H7919 [6SE]
Constitutional authority statements
Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office, Columbus, GA: designate (H.R. 6719), H7920 [6SE]
Papers
From Conflict to Compromise—The Normalization of Relations Between the United States of America and Vietnam: Catherine Kennedy, E834• [13JN]
Poems
‘‘Good Timber,’’ Douglas Malloch, H3880 [9MY]
Remarks
Albany, GA: anniversary of Second Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church, E878• [20JN]
Appropriations: making continuing, H10497 [20DE]
Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H4874 [7JN]
Camilla, GA: anniversary of Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church, E879• [20JN]
Columbus, GA: anniversary of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1507• [13NO]
Corps of Engineers: convey land parcels known as Earle May Recreational Area to Bainbridge, GA, H4832, H4833 [6JN]
——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4832, H4833 [6JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program funding, H4874 [7JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, H7707• [26JY]
——— Joint Surveillance Targeting and Attack Radar System (JSTARS) fleet funding, H7707• [26JY]
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, H10497 [20DE]
Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (H.R. 4910), H3754 [7MY]
Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H10497 [20DE]
Immigration: proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10497 [20DE]
Macon, GA: anniversary of Washington Avenue Presbyterian Church, E1510• [13NO]
Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office, Columbus, GA: designate (H.R. 6719), E1214• [6SE]
Stembridge, J. Warren: CIA Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal recipient, E270• [7MR]
Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1309• [26SE]
Votes: position on missed, E29• [10JA]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H16 [8JA], H1210 [15FE]
Tributes
Adkins, Grace Hatcher, E558• [27AP]
Cloud, Ernest, Jr. (Bobo), E182• [14FE]
Cooper, Glynn, E1013• [16JY]
Dellums, Ronald V., H7908• [6SE]
DuBose, Edward O., E1514• [13NO]
Gaines-Flakes, Robena, E1095• [26JY]
Gantt-Evans, Lillie R., E330• [15MR]
Green, Earnest, E62• [18JA]
Grimsley, Jerry C., E899• [22JN]
Hardman, Ann L., E362• [22MR]
Hurt, Robert H., E1204• [5SE]
Johnson, Leroy R., E1051• [24JY]
Lockett, Milton, Jr. (Davey), E983• [10JY]
Luthuli-Gcabashe, Thandeka, E1085• [26JY]
Miller, Zell, H3880 [9MY], E504• [18AP]
Mixon, Eunice L., E187• [14FE], E1572• [29NO]
Monson, Richard S., E683• [18MY]
Neal, Corey J., E134• [5FE]
Paige, Ralph, E987• [10JY]
Penson, Gozie E., E684• [18MY]
Porter, Kimberly A., E1553• [27NO]
Porter, Veola Dotson, E759• [5JN]
Powell, Jack M., E876• [20JN]
Randolph, Carolyn G., E1054• [24JY]
Ray, Robert F., E767• [5JN]
Samuels, Rita Jackson, E425• [10AP]
Shipman, Alberta L. Griffin, E688• [18MY]
Simpson, Gracie G., E1079• [26JY]
Stewart, Sarah, E1516• [13NO]
Tarver, Ollie W., E184• [14FE]
Tomlin, Elizabeth Moore, E215• [26FE]
Toney, Ronald G., Sr., E420• [10AP]
Ward, Paschal, E563• [27AP]
West, Togo D., Jr., E344• [20MR]
Williams, Earl, Jr., E154• [7FE]
BISHOPVILLE, SC
Remarks in Senate
American Legion Post 29: tribute for unveiling of James D. Heriot statue, S2070 [11AP]
BISMARCK, MO
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E963 [3JY]
BISOGNO, JANET
Remarks in Senate
Osceola County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2317 [19AP]
BISTARKEY, STEPHEN M., SR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E103 [29JA]
BISTRIAN, SAM
Remarks in House
Tribute, H10098 [11DE]
BITKOV, ANASTASIA
Remarks in House
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: hearing on International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala role in alleged persecution of Bitkov family by Russia, E577 [1MY]
BITKOV, IGOR AND IRINA
Remarks in House
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: hearing on International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala role in alleged persecution of Bitkov family by Russia, E577 [1MY]
BITKOV, VLADIMIR
Remarks in House
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: hearing on International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala role in alleged persecution of Bitkov family by Russia, E577 [1MY]
BITTICK, JOHN C.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2120 [12AP]
BIVENS, AUDREY
Remarks in House
Arc (organization) of Katy, TX: Hometown Heroes award recipient, E636 [11MY]
BJORKLUND, KAY
Remarks in Senate
AARP (organization): Andrus Award recipient for Wyoming, S6911 [13NO]
BJORNSEN, ERIK
Remarks in Senate
Olympic Games: tribute to Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Program participants, S517 [25JA]
BJORNSEN, SADIE
Remarks in Senate
Olympic Games: tribute to Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Program participants, S517 [25JA]
BLACHLY COUNTY, OR
Letters
Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Joe Jarvis, Blachly-Lane County Cooperative Electric Association, H3549 [25AP]
BLACHLY-LANE COUNTY COOPERATIVE ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION
Letters
Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3549 [25AP]
BLACK, BARRY C. (Chaplain of the Senate)
Prayers
Senate, S1 [3JA], S27 [4JA], S49 [8JA], S81 [9JA], S113 [10JA], S143 [11JA], S173 [16JA], S213 [17JA], S265 [18JA], S315 [19JA], S359 [20JA], S395 [21JA], S429 [22JA], S445 [23JA], S477 [24JA], S507 [25JA], S527 [29JA], S557 [30JA], S595 [5FE], S617 [6FE], S667 [7FE], S793 [8FE], S847 [9FE], S855 [12FE], S889 [13FE], S929 [14FE], S1131 [15FE], S1199 [26FE], S1257 [28FE], S1295 [1MR], S1325 [5MR], S1343 [6MR], S1405 [7MR], S1529 [8MR], S1617 [12MR], S1645 [13MR], S1695 [14MR], S1741 [15MR], S1773 [19MR], S1799 [20MR], S1849 [21MR], S1885 [22MR], S1993 [9AP], S2021 [10AP], S2047 [11AP], S2083 [12AP], S2131 [16AP], S2191 [17AP], S2227 [18AP], S2289 [19AP], S2333 [23AP], S2359 [24AP], S2399 [25AP], S2447 [26AP], S2505 [7MY], S2533 [8MY], S2557 [9MY], S2599 [10MY], S2633 [14MY], S2657 [15MY], S2687 [16MY], S2735 [17MY], S2781 [21MY], S2801 [22MY], S2843 [23MY], S2889 [24MY], S2953 [4JN], S2973 [5JN], S3001 [6JN], S3269 [7JN], S3395 [11JN], S3729 [12JN], S3863 [13JN], S3929 [14JN], S3961 [18JN], S4011 [19JN], S4253 [20JN], S4313 [21JN], S4353 [25JN], S4379 [26JN], S4459 [27JN], S4689 [28JN], S4829 [9JY], S4847 [10JY], S4881 [11JY], S4923 [12JY], S4957 [16JY], S4973 [17JY], S5027 [18JY], S5115 [23JY], S5227 [24JY], S5315 [25JY], S5393 [26JY], S5441 [30JY], S5463 [31JY], S5527 [1AU], S5599 [15AU], S5671 [16AU], S5705 [20AU], S5733 [21AU], S5791 [22AU], S5871 [23AU], S5941 [27AU], S5961 [28AU], S6011 [4SE], S6035 [5SE], S6041 [6SE], S6115 [12SE], S6159 [17SE], S6197 [18SE], S6265 [24SE], S6313 [26SE], S6351 [27SE], S6367 [28SE], S6401 [1OC], S6417 [2OC], S6455 [3OC], S6507 [4OC], S6559, S6679 [5OC], S6703 [9OC], S6735 [10OC], S6777 [11OC], S6903 [13NO], S6937 [14NO], S6969 [15NO], S7073 [26NO], S7103 [27NO], S7147 [28NO], S7197 [29NO], S7251 [3DE], S7259 [4DE], S7373 [10DE], S7389 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7531 [13DE], S7627 [17DE], S7737 [18DE], S7823 [19DE], S7957 [20DE], S8005 [21DE], S8021 [22DE], S8047 [27DE], S8051 [2JA]
BLACK, DIANE (a Representative from Tennessee)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H133 [10JA]
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), H3887 [9MY]
Armed Forces: remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H3783 [7MY]
Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]
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]
Dept. of Agriculture: modify Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work requirement applicable to able-bodied adults without dependents (see H.R. 2996), H784 [5FE]
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), H4210 [17MY]
——— provide for accreditation reform, require institutions of higher education to publish information on student success, and provide for fiscal and student loan accountability by institutions (see H.R. 4274), H83 [9JA]
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]
——— 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), H5153 [13JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: require certain nonimmigrant visa applicants to post a bond prior to entry into the U.S., with funds being forfeited if such aliens overstay their visas (see H.R. 6089), H5286 [19JN]
——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]
——— 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), H9416 [2OC]
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]
Dept. of Transportation: exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H6042 [10JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 299), H3397 [17AP]
——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H9415 [2OC]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H2043 [22MR]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]
Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H8172 [12SE]
English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H6650 [23JY]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]
Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H603 [20JA]
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), H1373 [5MR]
Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H3750 [3MY]
Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H8172 [12SE]
——— eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 392), H8742 [24SE]
——— end Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, focus family-sponsored immigration on spouses and children, and make mandatory and permanent requirements to use electronic employment eligibility verification system (see H.R. 4340), H3444 [18AP]
——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9439 [19OC]
——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H678 [29JA]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9152 [27SE]
Insurance: provide high deductible health plans with first dollar coverage flexibility (see H.R. 6301), H6042 [10JY]
IRS: make available an Internet platform for Form 1099 filings (see H.R. 5377), H1754 [21MR]
——— prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns (see H.R. 4916), H737 [2FE]
Judge Russell B. Sugarmon Post Office Building, Memphis, TN: designate (see H.R. 5349), H1727 [20MR]
Major Homer L. Pease Post Office, Johnson City, TN: designate (see H.R. 6621), H7723 [26JY]
Medicare: allow qualified group practices to furnish certain items and services at qualified skilled nursing facilities to individuals entitled to certain benefits to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations (see H.R. 6502), H7685 [25JY]
——— ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (see H.R. 3415), H9758 [30NO]
——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (see H.R. 1898), H8886 [25SE]
——— improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see H.R. 3635), H3444 [18AP]
——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 592), H5991 [6JY]
——— provide for a demonstration project to further examine benefits of providing coverage and payment for items and services necessary to administer intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) in the home (see H.R. 4724), H3979 [15MY]
——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see H.R. 5507), H3507 [24AP]
——— require reporting of certain data by providers and suppliers of air ambulance services for purposes of reforming reimbursements for such services (see H.R. 3378), H3576 [25AP]
Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see H. Res. 1065), H8733 [17SE]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]
National Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 5963), H6042 [10JY]
——— provide health insurance coverage statements to individuals only upon request (see H.R. 6718), H7919 [6SE]
——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H5817 [27JN]
Public debt: recognize the national debt as a threat to national security, commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process, and call for passage of a balanced budget (see H. Res. 919), H4776 [5JN]
Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H1127 [13FE]
Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H6464 [17JY]
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), H9539 [15NO]
SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (see H.R. 4547), H478 [17JA]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]
Taxation: allow qualified distributions from health savings account for certain home care expenses (see H.R. 6813), H9539 [15NO]
——— encourage retirement and family savings (see H.R. 6757), H8106 [10SE]
——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8107 [10SE]
——— make permanent the deduction for qualified business income (see H.R. 6277), H7871 [5SE]
——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5978 [28JN]
——— prohibit States from retroactively imposing a sales tax collection duty on a remote seller and implement procedures and guidelines on future collection of such taxes (see H.R. 6724), H8728 [13SE]
——— promote new business innovation (see H.R. 6756), H8106 [10SE]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9408 [28SE]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H5095 [12JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of the Treasury: accept public donations to fund construction of a barrier on the border between the U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 5876), H4242 [18MY]
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), H6040 [10JY]
Medicare: require Medicare Advantage and part D prescription drug plans to provide information on safe disposal of prescription drugs that are controlled substances to certain enrolled individuals (see H.R. 5714), H3884 [9MY]
——— revise certain measures used under the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey relating to pain management (see H.R. 5719), H3884 [9MY]
Taxation: establish a new phaseout of credit for electric cars (see H.R. 7065), H9435 [16OC]
——— permit high deductible health plans to provide chronic disease prevention services to plan enrollees prior to satisfying their plan deductible (see H.R. 4978), H1074 [8FE]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see H.R. 6263), H5973 [28JN]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of the Treasury: accept public donations to fund construction of a barrier on the border between the U.S. and Mexico (H.R. 5876), H4242 [18MY]
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 (H.R. 6318), H6041 [10JY]
Medicare: require Medicare Advantage and part D prescription drug plans to provide information on safe disposal of prescription drugs that are controlled substances to certain enrolled individuals (H.R. 5714), H3886 [9MY]
——— revise certain measures used under the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey relating to pain management (H.R. 5719), H3886 [9MY]
Taxation: establish a new phaseout of credit for electric cars (H.R. 7065), H9436 [16OC]
——— permit high deductible health plans to provide chronic disease prevention services to plan enrollees prior to satisfying their plan deductible (H.R. 4978), H1075 [8FE]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (H.R. 6263), H5976 [28JN]
Proclamations
Declaration of Mothers—A Proclamation and a Pledge for the Preservation of Liberty and Virtue: HomeMakers for America (organization), E123• [2FE]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H563 [19JA]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3184 [12AP]
Economy: status, H8165 [12SE]
Hendersonville, TN: anniversary of Rockland Baptist Church, E560• [27AP]
Memphis, TN: tribute to Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare nurses, E517• [24AP]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H8165 [12SE]
Votes: position on missed, H3111• [11AP], E146• [6FE], E170• [13FE], E512• [23AP], E530• [24AP], E553• [26AP], E722• [23MY], E736•, E743• [25MY], E862• [19JN], E966• [3JY], E1014• [16JY], E1042•, E1043• [23JY], E1089•, E1099•, E1100• [26JY]
Resignations
Committee on the Budget (House) chairmanship, H162 [11JA]
Tributes
Mason, Larry, E1625• [10DE]
Tatum, Jeremiah, H1735 [21MR]
Vaughn, Lalania S., E1273• [20SE]
BLACK, L. JOY GATES
Remarks in House
Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission: Woman of Achievement Award recipient, E393 [5AP]
BLACK, SAMUEL P., III (PAT)
Remarks in House
Black Family Foundation: anniversary, H7831 [5SE]
BLACK, SAMUEL P., JR.
Remarks in House
Black Family Foundation: anniversary, H7831 [5SE]
BLACK, TIMUEL
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S7273 [4DE]
BLACK, WILLIAM P., SR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E217 [26FE]
BLACK FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, INC.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E987 [10JY]
BLACK FAMILY FOUNDATION
Remarks in House
Anniversary, H7831 [5SE]
BLACK HILLS NATIONAL CEMETERY BOUNDARY EXPANSION ACT
Letters
Provisions: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3952 [15MY]
——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H3952 [15MY]
Remarks in House
Enact (S. 35), H3951–H3953 [15MY]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 35) (H. Rept. 115–626), H3094 [10AP]
Texts of
S. 35, provisions, H3951 [15MY]
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Bills and resolutions
Army: tribute to Women’s Army Corps 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebration of Black History Month (see S. Res. 412), S1165 [15FE]
Observance (see S. Res. 413), S1165 [15FE] (see H. Res. 755), H1334 [27FE]
Remarks in House
Observance, H780–H782 [5FE], H790, H898–H900 [6FE], H1174–H1176 [14FE], E124, E130 [2FE]
Remarks in Senate
Army: tribute to Women’s Army Corps 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebration of Black History Month (S. Res. 412), S6504 [3OC]
Observance, S1279 [28FE]
Observance (S. Res. 413), S1189 [15FE]
Texts of
S. Res. 412, tribute to Women’s Army Corps 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebration of Black History Month, S1169 [15FE]
S. Res. 413, observance, S1169 [15FE]
BLACK LESBIAN AND GAY PRIDE DAY, INC.
Remarks in House
District of Columbia: tribute to DC Black Pride festival, E693 [21MY]
BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK
Bills and resolutions
Observance (see S. Res. 459), S2075 [11AP] (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]
Remarks in House
Observance (H. Res. 818), H3159 [12AP]
Texts of
S. Res. 459, observance, S2077 [11AP]
BLACK MOUNTAIN RANGE AND BULLHEAD CITY LAND EXCHANGE ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 6738), H7941 [7SE]
BLACK WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
Bills and resolutions
Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 722), H737 [2FE]
BLACKBIRD, UGA’SHON C.W. (CURTIS)
Remarks in Senate
Federal employees: tribute to Federal and tribal law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2716 [16MY]
Nebraska: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2769 [17MY]
BLACKBURN, MARSHA (a Representative from Tennessee)
Amendments
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4951 [7JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 681), H3443 [18AP]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 2), H3097 [10AP]
Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]
CDC: carry out certain activities to prevent controlled substances overdoses (see H.R. 5812), H4210 [17MY]
——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (see H.R. 5353), H3931 [10MY]
Census: require any questionnaire used in determining the decennial census of population shall contain an option for respondents to indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S. (see H.R. 3600), H903 [6FE]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: provide for an action plan to prevent opioid addictions and enhance access to medication-assisted treatment (see H.R. 5590), H4210 [17MY]
China: impose duties on imported merchandise in an amount equivalent to estimated annual loss of revenue from violations of U.S. intellectual property rights (see H.R. 1048), H975 [7FE]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see H.J. Res. 122), H976 [7FE]
DEA: allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (see H.R. 5483), H3936 [11MY]
——— develop training materials covering circumstances when a pharmacist may decline to fill a prescription due to suspicion the prescription is fraudulent, forged, or indicative of abuse (see H.R. 4275), H3887 [9MY]
——— restore ability to target pharmaceutical companies distributing opioids in certain communities by implementing a probable cause standard for intervention and striking the corrective action plan option (see H.R. 6702), H7870 [5SE]
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), H1476 [7MR]
Dept. of HHS: appoint a Federal Coordinator to coordinate opioid abuse reduction programs, serve as a liaison to State and local opioid reduction activities, and establish an electronic database on opioid abuse information (see H.R. 4284), H3931 [10MY]
——— authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see H.R. 5102), H3887 [9MY]
——— authorize certain substance abuse recovery services grants to be used to establish regional technical assistance centers (see H.R. 5587), H4285 [21MY]
——— authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (see H.R. 4684), H4210 [17MY]
——— conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (see H.R. 5197), H3887 [9MY]
——— conduct a study and submit a report on barriers to accessing abuse-deterrent opioid formulations for certain Medicare enrollees (see H.R. 5582), H3936 [11MY]
——— ensure that federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based (see H.R. 5272), H3979 [15MY]
——— establish a grant program to create comprehensive opioid recovery centers (see H.R. 5327), H4285 [21MY]
——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce (see H.R. 5736), H3885 [9MY]
——— issue guidance relative to expedited approval of certain drugs (see H.R. 5806), H4243 [18MY]
——— promote testing of incentive payments for adoption and use of certified electronic health records technology by behavioral health providers (see H.R. 3331), H3931 [10MY]
——— provide coordinated care to patients who have experienced a non-fatal overdose after emergency room discharge (see H.R. 5176), H3887 [9MY]
——— provide for regional centers of excellence in substance use disorder education (see H.R. 5261), H3887 [9MY]
——— provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities (see H.R. 5009), H3936 [11MY]
——— provide grants for eligible entities to provide technical assistance to outlier prescribers of opioids (see H.R. 5796), H4210 [17MY]
——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H4584 [22MY]
——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (see H.R. 5329), H4210 [17MY]
——— require States to operate drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries (see H.R. 5808), H4210 [17MY]
——— update or issue one or more guidances addressing alternative methods for data collection on opioid sparing and inclusion of such data in product labeling (see H.R. 5473), H3887 [9MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: require certain nonimmigrant visa applicants to post a bond prior to entry into the U.S., with funds being forfeited if such aliens overstay their visas (see H.R. 6089), H5977 [28JN]
——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]
Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (see H.R. 4910), H1268 [26FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure each wheelchair, furnished to a veteran because of a service-connected disability, restores maximum achievable mobility in the activities of daily life, employment, and recreation (see H.R. 1943), H1502 [8MR]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7759 [21AU]
Drugs: authorize employees of a hospice program to handle controlled substances in the residence of a deceased hospice patient to assist in disposal (see H.R. 5041), H3936 [11MY]
——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]
——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (see H.R. 2851), H1267 [26FE]
——— provide for delivery of a controlled substance by a pharmacy to an administering practitioner (see H.R. 5202), H3887 [9MY]
——— require improved packaging and disposal methods with respect to certain drugs (see H.R. 5687), H3887 [9MY]
Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1142), H3930 [10MY]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H7921 [6SE]
FCC: combat pirate radio by increasing fines, enhance liability for those who facilitate pirate operations, streamline enforcement process, and institute enforcement sweeps (see H.R. 5709), H5286 [19JN]
——— establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (see H.R. 4881), H5507 [21JN]
——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H5286 [19JN]
FDA: amend policies relative to postapproval study requirements for certain controlled substances (see H.R. 5811), H4981 [7JN]
Federal employees: provide for an alternative removal for performance or misconduct (see H.R. 559), H902 [6FE]
Foreign policy: 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), H3747 [1MY]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]
Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H603 [20JA]
Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]
Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H7921 [6SE]
——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H584 [19JA]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9431 [12OC]
Insurance: prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (see H.R. 6733), H8728 [13SE]
International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (see H.R. 1697), H2043 [22MR]
Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1610 [14MR]
Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1653 [15MR]
——— support right of self-defense and condemn Hamas (terrorist organization) violence in Gaza (see H.J. Res. 135), H5022 [8JN]
Judge Russell B. Sugarmon Post Office Building, Memphis, TN: designate (see H.R. 5349), H1727 [20MR]
Major Homer L. Pease Post Office, Johnson City, TN: designate (see H.R. 6621), H7723 [26JY]
Medicaid: allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (see H.R. 5797), H4210 [17MY]
——— cover protections for pregnant and post-partum women while receiving inpatient treatment for a substance use disorder (see H.R. 5789), H4243 [18MY]
——— provide extension of enhanced Federal medical assistance percentage for health homes for individuals with substance use disorders (see H.R. 5810), H4694 [23MY]
——— provide for a demonstration project to increase substance use provider treatment capacity (see H.R. 5477), H4210 [17MY]
——— provide requirements relative to use of qualified prescription drug monitoring programs and prescribing of certain controlled substances (see H.R. 5801), H4243 [18MY]
——— require States to annually report on certain adult health quality measures (see H.R. 5583), H4243 [18MY]
Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission: conduct study and report on requirements applicable to, and practices of, mental institutions (see H.R. 5800), H4584 [22MY]
Medicare: encourage use of non-opioid analgesics for management of post-surgical pain (see H.R. 5809), H4733 [25MY]
——— establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H5649 [25JN]
——— expand eligibility for medication therapy management programs to include certain individuals who are at risk for prescription drug abuse (see H.R. 5684), H3931 [10MY]
——— identify and notify outlier prescribers of opioids (see H.R. 5716), H4584 [22MY]
——— provide educational resources regarding opioid use and pain management as part of the ‘‘Medicare & You’’ handbook (see H.R. 5685), H3887 [9MY]
——— provide for an opioid use disorder treatment demonstration program (see H.R. 5605), H4730 [24MY]
——— provide for certain program integrity transparency measures (see H.R. 5715), H4285 [21MY]
——— provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs (see H.R. 4841), H3931 [10MY]
——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see H.R. 5507), H3507 [24AP]
——— require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances (see H.R. 3528), H3887 [9MY]
——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries (see H.R. 5675), H3887 [9MY]
——— require prescription drug plans to include information on adverse effects of opioid overutilization and of coverage of nonpharmacological therapies and nonopioid medications or devices used to treat pain (see H.R. 5686), H3887 [9MY]
——— require review of current opioid prescriptions for chronic pain and screening for opioid use disorder be included in initial preventive physical examinations (see H.R. 5798), H4243 [18MY]
——— waive certain telehealth requirements in the case of certain treatment of an opioid use disorder or co-occurring mental health disorder (see H.R. 5603), H4243 [18MY]
Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]
NIH: expand unique research initiatives authority (see H.R. 5002), H3979 [15MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H6041 [10JY]
——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 3956), H1127 [13FE]
Public Health Service: report to Congress on effects on public health of increased rate of use of synthetic drugs (see H.R. 449), H3886 [9MY]
Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H5201 [14JN]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7759 [21AU]
Social Security: ensure access to mental health services for children and pregnant women under the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 3192), H4243 [18MY]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7759 [21AU]
Taxation: encourage retirement and family savings (see H.R. 6757), H8733 [17SE]
——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5153), H6112 [11JY]
——— exclude from gross income certain amounts realized on the disposition of property raised or produced by a student farmer (see H.R. 1626), H170 [11JA]
——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8733 [17SE]
——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H5649 [25JN]
——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5978 [28JN]
——— permit high deductible health plans to provide chronic disease prevention services to plan enrollees prior to satisfying their plan deductible (see H.R. 4978), H5507 [21JN]
——— promote new business innovation (see H.R. 6756), H8733 [17SE]
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. 5447), H3094 [10AP]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7759 [21AU]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see H.R. 6263), H6465 [17JY]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7871 [5SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (see H.R. 5311), H1651 [15MR]
Crime: prohibit awarding credit toward service of sentences for satisfactory behavior for certain drug offenses (see H.R. 6844), H8737 [20SE]
FCC: reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (see H.R. 4986), H1074 [8FE]
FDA: allow for detention, refusal, and destruction of certain drugs offered for importation (see H.R. 5752), H3928 [10MY]
Medicaid: require State plans have in place certain drug utilization review activities to receive full Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5799), H3975 [15MY]
Constitutional authority statements
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (H.R. 5311), H1653 [15MR]
Crime: prohibit awarding credit toward service of sentences for satisfactory behavior for certain drug offenses (H.R. 6844), H8738 [20SE]
FCC: reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (H.R. 4986), H1075 [8FE]
FDA: allow for detention, refusal, and destruction of certain drugs offered for importation (H.R. 5752), H3930 [10MY]
Medicaid: require State plans have in place certain drug utilization review activities to receive full Federal medical assistance percentage (H.R. 5799), H3977 [15MY]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H568 [19JA]
——— prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (H. Res. 694), H496, H497 [18JA]
Appropriations: making continuing, H894 [6FE]
Copyrights: provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date, H3538 [25AP]
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations, H894 [6FE]
Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding to sell transmission assets of Bonneville Power Administration, Southwestern Power Administration, Western Area Power Administration, and TVA, H4950 [7JN]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, H894 [6FE]
Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H4951 [7JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4950, H4951 [7JN]
EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), H1460 [7MR]
——— delay implementation of emission standards for new residential wood and pellet stoves, hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces, H1460 [7MR]
FCC: ensure the integrity of voice communications and prevent discrimination among areas in the delivery of such communications by requiring providers to register and comply with basic quality standards (S. 96), H991 [8FE]
——— reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (H.R. 4986), H1410 [6MR]
FDA: allow for detention, refusal, and destruction of certain drugs offered for importation (H.R. 5752), H5117, H5118, H5119 [13JN]
——— strengthen authorities to address counterfeit drugs, illegal and synthetic opioids, and opioid-like substances (H.R. 5228), H5118 [13JN]
Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H894 [6FE]
Medicare: improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (H.R. 1898), H6065 [11JY]
——— repeal therapy cap, H894 [6FE]
Telephones: require multi-line telephone systems to have a default configuration that permits users to directly call 9-1-1 without dialing any additional digits or codes (H.R. 582), Senate amendment, H993 [8FE]
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 (H.R. 5447), H3538 [25AP]
BLACKFEET COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S1161 [15FE]
BLACKFOOT, ID
Remarks in Senate
Bear Knuckles (company): tribute, S6337 [26SE]
BLACKMUN, SCOTT
Letters
Reporting of sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by recognized amateur sports organizations, H640 [29JA]
BLACKNALL, CHARLES T.
Remarks in House
Yonkers, NY: Messiah Baptist Church Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387 [2AP]
BLACKS see African Americans
BLACKSBURG, SC
Remarks in House
First Baptist Church of Blacksburg: tribute, H7164 [25JY]
BLACKSBURG, VA
Remarks in House
May Family Foundation: tribute to Virginia Tech University College of Engineering donations, E1022 [17JY]
BLACKWELL, CREOLA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1486 [2NO]
BLACKWELL, MATT
Remarks in House
Tribute, H7170 [25JY]
BLADENSBURG, MD
Remarks in House
Courts: decision in American Humanist Association v. Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission relative to government endorsement of religion, H1586 [14MR], H7171 [25JY]
BLAISDELL, ERIC
Articles and editorials
He Had an Arts Spirit—Famed Barre Sculptor Frank Gaylord Has Died, S2476 [26AP]
BLAKE, CARL
Letters
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, H5618 [25JN]
BLAKE, KRISTENE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1353 [2OC]
BLAKE, KRISTINE
Appointments
House of Representatives Child Care Center Advisory Board, H9445 [26OC]
BLAKELY, MICHAEL
Remarks in House
Tribute, H1447 [7MR]
BLAKELY, SARA
Remarks in House
Florida: tribute to Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inductees, E781 [6JN]
BLANCATO, ROBERT B.
Letters
Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act, S6819 [11OC]
BLANCETT, ERIN
Letters
Allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods, E1384 [9OC]
BLANCHARD, LYNDA C.
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S6221 [18SE]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Ambassador to Slovenia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6221 [18SE]
BLANCHARD, THOMAS, JR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E923 [26JN]
BLAND, JUDY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E248 [1MR]
BLANK, HELEN
Remarks in House
Coalition on Human Needs: Special Human Needs Hero award recipient, E1023 [17JY]
BLANK, ROSS
Remarks in House
Tribute, E986 [10JY]
BLANKENBUEHLER, ANDY
Addresses
Kennedy Center Honors: John J. Sullivan, S7910 [19DE]
BLANKENSTEIN, ERIC
Remarks in Senate
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: suitability to be Policy Director for Supervision, Enforcement, and Fair Lending relative to comments on race relations and hate crimes, S6410 [1OC]
BLANKS, RALPH E.
Eulogies
Fattah, David, Sr., E1726 [21DE]
BLANN, JERRY
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S868 [12FE]
BLAS, FRANCISCO C.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E785 [6JN]
BLAS, JOSEPHINE M.P.
Remarks in House
SBA: Guam Veterans Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E461 [13AP]
BLASDEL, JACQUELINE L.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E396 [5AP]
BLASH, CLEVELAND, JR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, H3195 [12AP]
BLATTIE, HAROLD
Remarks in House
Tribute, E534 [25AP]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S1836 [20MR]
BLAZEK, LOLA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E745 [25MY]
BLEA, DARLYNN
Remarks in House
Adams County, CO: Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E685 [18MY]
BLEW, JAMES
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Education: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, S4963 [16JY], S4980 [17JY]
——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, unanimous-consent agreement, S4364 [25JN]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]
BLEWETT, RUSSELL E.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E753 [1JN]
BLIND see Disabled
BLITMAN, BRUCE A.
Remarks in House
Broward County, FL: tribute to Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductees, E473 [16AP]
BLOCHER, SARAH
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1611 [6DE]
BLOCK, KITTY
Letters
Rescuing Animals With Rewards (RAWR) Act, H8156 [12SE]
BLOCK, TIMOTHY M.
Remarks in House
National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Fellows Program inductee, H420 [17JA], H485 [18JA]
BLOCK ALL NEW (BAN) OIL EXPORTS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2886), S2793 [21MY]
BLOCKING REGULATORY INTERFERENCE FROM CLOSING KILNS ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 1917): consideration (H. Res. 762), H1456 [7MR]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (H.R. 1917): consideration (see H. Res. 762), H1372 [5MR]
Letters
Provisions: Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H1463 [7MR]
——— Ross Eisenberg, National Association of Manufacturers, H1463 [7MR]
Motions
Enact (H.R. 1917), H1464 [7MR]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1917), H1458–H1466 [7MR]
——— consideration (H. Res. 762), H1451–H1458 [7MR]
——— motion to recommit, H1464 [7MR]
EPA: delay implementation of emission standards for new residential wood and pellet stoves, hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces, H1459–H1464 [7MR]
——— prohibit EPA Administrator from booking airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations, H1464 [7MR]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 1917, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 762) (H. Rept. 115–586), H1372 [5MR]
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1917) (H. Rept. 115–509), H131 [10JA]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2461), S6221 [18SE]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2461) (S. Rept. 115–407), S7274 [4DE]
Texts of
H. Res. 762, consideration of H.R. 1917, provisions, H1451 [7MR]
H.R. 1917, provisions, H1458 [7MR]
BLODGETT, JONATHAN
Letters
First Step Act, S7917 [19DE]
BLODGETT, RICHARD
Remarks in House
Tribute, E238 [27FE]
BLOHM, WINONA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1461 [26OC]
BLOIS, GLADYS AND DERALD
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1132 [7AU]
BLOME, DONALD A.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Ambassador to Tunisia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]
BLOOD DONORS see Health
BLOOM, A. RICKEY GOLDSTEIN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1192 [4SE]
BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK (publication)
Articles and editorials
Trouble With Short-Term Health Plans in the Age of Obamacare, S6742 [10OC]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ
Remarks in House
Bloomfield College: anniversary, E1461 [26OC]
BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1461 [26OC]
BLOOMINGDALE, IL
Remarks in House
Bloomingdale Veterans Memorial Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 4574), H3757 [7MY]
Remarks in Senate
Bloomingdale Veterans Memorial Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 4574), S4807, S4808 [28JN]
Reports filed
Bloomingdale Veterans Memorial Post Office Building, Bloomingdale, IL: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4574), S3951 [14JN]
Texts of
H.R. 4574, Bloomingdale Veterans Memorial Post Office Building, Bloomingdale, IL, H3757 [7MY]
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E877 [20JN]
BLOOMINGTON, IL
Amendments
Sgt. Josh Rodgers Post Office: designate (H.R. 4326), H9726 [29NO]
Remarks in House
Sgt. Josh Rodgers Post Office: designate (H.R. 4326), H9702, H9726 [29NO]
Remarks in Senate
Sgt. Josh Rodgers Post Office: designate (H.R. 4326), S7529 [12DE]
Texts of
H.R. 4326, Sgt. Josh Rodgers Post Office, Bloomington, IL, H9726 [29NO]
BLOOMINGTON, IN
Bills and resolutions
Indiana University: tribute to women’s basketball team (see S. Res. 494), S2485 [26AP]
Remarks in Senate
Indiana University: tribute to women’s basketball team (S. Res. 494), S2498 [26AP]
Texts of
S. Res. 494, tribute to Indiana University women’s basketball team, S2494 [26AP]
BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Remarks in House
Miller, Alexandra: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]
BLOUNT COUNTY, TN
Remarks in House
Dean Stone Bridge: designate (H.R. 3469), H1517 [13MR]
Texts of
H.R. 3469, Dean Stone Bridge, Blount County, TN, H1517 [13MR]
BLOUNTSTOWN, FL
Remarks in Senate
McGhee, Amanda: Calhoun County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]
BLOW, BAILEY
Essays
State of the Union, S605 [5FE]
BLR, INC.
Remarks in House
Aurora, CO: anniversary of BLR Elder Care, E1265 [17SE]
BLUE RIDGE, GA
Remarks in House
Mercier Orchards: anniversary, E151 [7FE]
BLUE SPRINGS, MO
Remarks in House
Rocheleau, Joey: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1419 [16OC]
BLUE WATER NAVY VIETNAM VETERANS ACT
Letters
Provisions: Carl Blake, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), H5618 [25JN]
——— Carlos U. Fuentes, VFW, H5618 [25JN]
——— Dana T. Atkins, Military Officers Association of America, H5618 [25JN]
——— Denise Rohan, American Legion, H5620 [25JN]
——— Garry J. Augustine, DAV, H5619 [25JN]
——— John B. Wells, Military-Veterans Advocacy, Inc., S7380 [10DE], H5619 [25JN]
——— John Rowan, Vietnam Veterans of America (organization), H5618 [25JN]
——— Keith Hall, CBO, S7383 [10DE]
——— Mike Yates and Michael J. Little, Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Association, H5619 [25JN]
——— Neil Van Ess, Military Order of the Purple Heart, H5619 [25JN]
——— Thomas J. Snee, Fleet Reserve Association, H5620 [25JN]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adjust certain limits on the guaranteed amount of a home loan under the home loan program, H5617 [25JN]
——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era, H5617 [25JN]
Enact (H.R. 299), H5611–H5621, H5635 [25JN], H5667 [26JN], E916 [26JN]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 299), S7380–S7383 [10DE], S7424 [11DE], S7553 [13DE], S7761 [18DE], S7835–S7837 [19DE]
——— unanimous-consent request, S7379, S7380 [10DE], S7835 [19DE]
Texts of
H.R. 299, provisions, H5611–H5614 [25JN]
BLUE WATER NAVY VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOCIATION
Letters
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, H5619 [25JN]
BLUEBONNET BELLE (aircraft)
Remarks in House
Aviation: crash of vintage C–47 Skytrain on way to Oshkosh Air Show, H7672 [25JY]
BLUFORD HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1327 [27SE]
BLUM, ROD (a Representative from Iowa)
Amendments
Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4833 [6JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Agriculture: prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 4879), H1127 [13FE]
Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 1419), H170 [11JA]
Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see H. Res. 730), H974 [7FE]
Colleges and universities: establish commisson to develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies (see H.R. 1772), H733 [30JA]
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]
Congress: eliminate partisan redistricting and gerrymandering (see H. Res. 283), H3936 [11MY]
Crime: require automatic sealing of certain minor nonviolent criminal records (see H.R. 6677), H7772 [24AU]
Dept. of Justice: provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see H.R. 5682), H4285 [21MY]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1442 [6MR]
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), H9416 [2OC]
Dept. of Transportation: adjust and provide flexibility in hours of service requirements relative to transportation of agricultural commodities, short-haul operations, and sleeper berths and reduce paperwork (see H.R. 6178), H6264 [16JY]
——— 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), H3444 [18AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H4139 [16MY]
Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 6043), H4979 [7JN]
——— prohibit Federal prosecution of residents who are acting in accordance with their State’s marijuana laws (see H.R. 975), H82 [9JA]
EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]
FCC: establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (see H.R. 4881), H1336 [27FE]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H1179 [14FE]
——— require procurement from the private sector the goods and services necessary for operations and management of certain Government agencies (see H.R. 1339), H733 [30JA]
Federal aid programs: recognize essential benefit of Medicare and Social Security programs to current enrollees and strengthen such programs for future generations (see H. Res. 1026), H7921 [6SE]
Foreign policy: 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), H4210 [17MY]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]
Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (see H.R. 878), H975 [7FE]
Health care professionals: provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities (see H.R. 2141), H9449 [26OC]
Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents (see H.R. 6190), H5649 [25JN]
——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]
Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions (see H.R. 6898), H9088 [26SE]
——— ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions and reinstate such coverage in the case of a court ruling that would hinder such coverage (see H. Res. 1066), H8726 [13SE]
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), H4243 [18MY]
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), H4140 [16MY]
Members of Congress: set annual rate of pay for a Member who has served 12 consecutive years at $1 and exclude service during any such annual pay period as creditable service for purposes of an annuity (see H.R. 5539), H3396 [17AP]
National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 692), H678 [29JA]
National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 840), H3506 [24AP]
National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 977), H5976 [28JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: extend moratorium on annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 4831), H1336 [27FE]
——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H3783 [7MY]
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), H9425 [9OC]
——— require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (see H.R. 1057), H3059 [5AP]
Public debt: recognize the national debt as a threat to national security, commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process, and call for passage of a balanced budget (see H. Res. 919), H4776 [5JN]
SBA: codify Boots to Business Program (see H.R. 5193), H1475 [7MR]
Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9510 [13NO]
Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H8886 [25SE]
Sound recording and reproducing: provide for direct payment of statutory sound recording performance royalties to record producers (see H.R. 881), H3342 [16AP]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: make permanent certain changes made to the child tax credit (see H.R. 5903), H4582 [22MY]
Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 1734), H902 [6FE]
——— eliminate requirement that the taxpayer’s basis in a building be reduced by the amount of the rehabilitation credit determined relative to such building (see H.R. 6081), H9420 [5OC]
——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H7824 [4SE]
——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H1127 [13FE]
——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 5067), H3746 [1MY]
——— reestablish 15 percent corporate rate bracket (see H.R. 7176), H9667 [27NO]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H4139 [16MY]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) known as ‘‘Merrill’s Marauders’’ for bravery and service in the jungles of Burma (see H.R. 667), H170 [11JA]
——— provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 1168), H9460 [30OC]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 99), H582 [19JA]
GAO: report on compliance of contracting agencies with subcontracting plans and subcontracting goals under the Small Business Act (see H.R. 5144), H1340 [1MR]
Medicare: provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy (see H.R. 6980), H9405 [28SE]
White House Conference on Small Business: reauthorize (see H.R. 6446), H6587 [19JY]
Constitutional authority statements
GAO: report on compliance of contracting agencies with subcontracting plans and subcontracting goals under the Small Business Act (H.R. 5144), H1341 [1MR]
Medicare: provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy (H.R. 6980), H9407 [28SE]
White House Conference on Small Business: reauthorize (H.R. 6446), H6589 [19JY]
Letters
Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1418 [6MR]
——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H1419 [6MR]
Remarks
Cedar Falls, IA: tribute to Cedar Falls High School rocket club, E673• [17MY]
Cook, Kaleb: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E990• [10JY]
Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4833 [6JN]
——— prioritize completion of Cedar River flood mitigation project in Cedar Rapids, IA, H4833 [6JN]
Federal agencies and departments: reauthorize and rename position of Whistleblower Ombudsman to Whistleblower Protection Coordinator in Federal inspector general offices (S. 1869), H4870 [7JN]
——— reauthorize whistleblower protection program in Federal inspector general offices (H.R. 4043), H1417, H1418 [6MR]
Federal employees: prohibit use of Federal funds for painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government (S. 188), H1418, H1419 [6MR]
——— provide a temporary prohibition on employment of political appointees in career civil service positions (H.R. 1132), H1414, H1415, H1416 [6MR]
——— provide for a study on use of social media in security clearance investigations (H.R. 3737), H1416, H1417 [6MR]
King, Jared: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E429• [11AP]
Kleman, Caleb: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E552• [26AP]
——— U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E494• [18AP]
Nesmith, Mallory M.: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E501• [18AP]
Roling, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E972• [6JY]
Schneider, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1036• [19JY]
Votes: position on missed, E175• [13FE], E710• [22MY], E891•, E893• [21JN], E1005• [12JY]
Wartburg College: tribute to wrestling team, E333• [19MR]
Tributes
Duncan, Hannah, E1129• [7AU]
Kolbe, Sherry, E440• [12AP]
Milroy, Grace, E510• [23AP]
Ruba, Sam, E614• [9MY]
Zehr, Caleb, E614• [9MY]
BLUMENAUER, EARL (a Representative from Oregon)
Amendments
FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3711 [27AP]
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), H3711 [27AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghan Allies Protection Act: amend (see H.R. 5694), H3782 [7MY]
Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels: implement (see H.R. 5763), H5286 [19JN]
Agriculture: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (see H.R. 6800), H9526 [14NO]
AID: modernize Food for Peace Program (see H.R. 5276), H1607 [14MR]
Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H7751 [10AU]
American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7157 [24JY]
Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8742 [24SE]
——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 6720), H7919 [6SE]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9408 [28SE]
Armed Forces: ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H1544 [13MR]
——— 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), H1755 [21MR]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9090 [26SE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]
ATF: require State and local law enforcement agencies to promptly report loss or theft of any firearm to the National Tracing Center (see H.R. 4786), H172 [12JA]
Bureau of the Census: prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in a decennial census (see H.R. 4906), H738 [2FE]
——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 5359), H3064 [9AP]
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), H1374 [5MR] (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), H3148 [11AP]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see H.R. 4957), H4694 [23MY]
Chetco River: make technical corrections to National Wild and Scenic Rivers System segment designations (see H.R. 6546), H7721 [26JY]
Children and youth: 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), H1729 [20MR]
Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H1214 [15FE]
——— cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see H.R. 4889), H676 [29JA]
——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]
Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain undocumented students on the basis of immigration status (see H.R. 6525), H7743 [3AU]
Commission To Study and Establish a Fair and Humane System of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]
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), H8733 [17SE]
Courts: permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 5043), H1211 [15FE]
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), H5987 [3JY]
Credit: improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see H.R. 4999), H1125 [13FE]
Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1699 [19MR]
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: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H4850 [6JN]
——— 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]
——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program (see H.R. 5627), H3705 [26AP]
——— improve food safety, encourage greater production of agricultural commodities for use in the locality in which produced, and reauthorize and expand support of these efforts (see H.R. 3941), H1507 [9MR]
Dept. of Commerce: require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see H.R. 6874), H8883 [25SE]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit research and development, production, and deployment of Trident D5 low-yield nuclear warhead (see H.R. 6840), H8732 [17SE]
——— prohibit use of funds for exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities (see H.R. 4980), H1074 [8FE]
Dept. of Education: allow students convicted of marijuana possession to retain financial aid eligibility if they complete a drug rehabilitation program and pass two unannounced drug tests (see H.R. 3252), H733 [30JA]
——— effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (see H.R. 6775), H9471 [9NO]
——— ensure needs of college students with disabilities are taken into account in campus efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault (see H.R. 5241), H6558 [18JY]
——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H9463 [2NO]
——— provide for a percentage of student loan forgiveness for public service employment (see H.R. 3026), H5977 [28JN]
——— provide States with option of using grant funds to supply menstrual hygiene products to students (see H.R. 6953), H9150 [27SE]
——— provide students with disabilities and their families with access to critical information needed to select the right college and succeed once enrolled (see H.R. 2782), H7728 [26JY]
——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7687 [25JY]
Dept. of HHS: amend laws relative to designation of general surgery shortage areas (see H.R. 2906), H5225 [15JN]
——— authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see H.R. 5102), H3887 [9MY]
——— authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (see H.R. 6174), H5505 [21JN]
——— conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (see H.R. 5197), H4981 [7JN]
——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 6082), H5151 [13JN]
——— enter into arrangement with National Academy of Sciences to conduct and update biennially study on effects of State legalized marijuana programs (see H.R. 6495), H7154 [24JY]
——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H733 [30JA]
——— finalize certain proposed provisions relative to Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under Medicare and Medicaid (see H.R. 6561), H7721 [26JY]
——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier (see H.R. 2999), H4739 [1JN]
——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (see H.R. 6586), H7722 [26JY]
——— protect information obtained relative to placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements (see H.R. 7030), H9414 [2OC]
——— provide for demonstration program to facilitate clinical adoption of pregnancy intention screening initiatives (see H.R. 4418), H7728 [26JY]
——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1639), H3936 [11MY]
——— reauthorize Healthy Start for Infants Program (see H.R. 3842), H3096 [10AP]
——— require reporting by drug manufacturers to increase transparency in drug pricing (see H.R. 4116), H554 [18JA]
——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 2913), H975 [7FE]
——— submit biennial plan to reduce rate of maternal mortality (see H.R. 5761), H4733 [25MY]
——— submit report on effects of inclusion of quality increases in the determination of blended benchmark amounts under Medicare part C (see H.R. 4952), H6042 [10JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify rights of all persons held or detained at a port of entry or detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 1006), H9152 [27SE]
——— enhance security of surface transportation assets (see H.R. 4474), H170 [11JA]
——— establish humane practices for repatriation of aliens at the border and effective standards for the treatment of certain detained aliens (see H.R. 2572), H5286 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9424 [9OC]
——— provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H976 [7FE]
——— require border patrol and immigration enforcement agents document all stops and searches of persons suspected of being in the U.S. illegally and make such information publicly available (see H.R. 5991), H4778 [5JN]
——— terminate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]
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]
——— develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 5710), H3833 [8MY]
——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H733 [30JA]
——— prohibit Federal prosecution of individuals using medical or recreational marijuana in States with legalized marijuana (see H.R. 5050), H1212 [15FE]
——— prohibit use of amounts from Asset Forfeiture Fund for DEA Domestic Cannabis Suppression/Eradication Program (see H.R. 4816), H477 [17JA]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1507 [9MR]
——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H4730 [24MY]
——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]
Dept. of Labor: report on gender pay gap in the teenage labor force (see H.R. 6284), H6175 [12JY]
Dept. of State: 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), H5580 [22JN]
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]
——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H2043 [22MR]
——— modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims (see H.R. 5753), H3928 [10MY]
——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H1127 [13FE]
——— study suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 5005), H1126 [13FE]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish additional fund to ensure consumers do not lose access to over-the-air broadcast television as a result of reorganization of broadcast television spectrum (see H.R. 3347), H1076 [8FE]
Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H9768 [6DE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal marijuana (see H.R. 5520), H3397 [17AP]
——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H2043 [22MR]
Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H4739 [1JN]
Drugs: acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy and apologize to individuals and communities victimized by this policy (see H. Res. 933), H5093 [12JN]
——— allow for more flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5807), H3976 [15MY]
——— allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 6043), H4979 [7JN]
——— establish additional registration requirements for prescribers of opioids (see H.R. 3964), H1127 [13FE]
——— exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 2273), H584 [19JA]
——— improve medical research on marijuana (see H.R. 4825), H552 [18JA]
——— 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]
——— make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H477 [17JA]
——— protect States and individuals in States that have laws which permit the use of marijuana (see H.R. 4779), H168 [11JA]
——— remove barriers to access to residential substance use disorder treatment services under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 2938), H1075 [8FE]
——— require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H4733 [25MY]
——— urge action to increase equity within the legal cannabis marketplace (see H. Res. 943), H5200 [14JN]
Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1342 [1MR]
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]
——— establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure (see H.R. 6944), H9150 [27SE]
——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see H.R. 4902), H731 [30JA]
——— 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), H7724 [26JY]
Families and domestic relations: ensure immigration status does not disqualify a parent or guardian for placement of a foster child and make policy changes to keep children of detained or deported parents with their families (see H.R. 5414), H4777 [5JN]
FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]
——— revise sponsorship identification rules to require disclosure of significant donors to persons paying for broadcasts of political matters or matters involving issues of public importance (see H.R. 1439), H5977 [28JN]
Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4775), H3148 [11AP]
——— 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]
——— remove limitations on Federal employment for individuals legally using marijuana according to laws of the State in which they reside (see H.R. 6589), H8733 [17SE]
FEMA: extend and reform National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6402), H6463 [17JY]
Firearms: ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers (see H.R. 6075), H5286 [19JN]
——— promote State laws that hold gun owners liable for negligent gun storage that leads to child access (see H.R. 5941), H4850 [6JN]
——— provide for a waiting period before a semiautomatic firearm, a silencer, armor piercing ammunition, or a large capacity ammunition magazine may be transferred (see H.R. 4268), H1179 [14FE]
——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]
Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H4243 [18MY]
GSA: incorporate bird-safe building materials and design features into public buildings (see H.R. 2542), H19 [8JA]
Health: provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among the South Asian population of the U.S. (see H.R. 3592), H6650 [23JY]
——— require ingredient list labels for menstrual hygiene products (see H.R. 2416), H5817 [27JN]
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), H7752 [10AU]
Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H5981 [29JN]
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), H5363 [20JN] (see H.R. 6527), H7686 [25JY]
——— assist certain Afghan and Iraqi special immigrants with resettlement in the U.S. (see H.R. 6667), H7750 [10AU]
——— eliminate annual numerical limitation on U visas and grant work authorization to certain aliens with a pending application for nonimmigrant status (see H.R. 5058), H1212 [15FE]
——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]
——— limit separation of families including an individual with a developmental disability at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6232), H5978 [28JN]
——— 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), H5581 [22JN]
——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H7688 [25JY]
——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see H.R. 5950), H5286 [19JN]
——— provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6180), H5505 [21JN]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]
——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H6042 [10JY]
——— temporarily restrict the removal of alien parents separated from their children (see H.R. 6326), H8732 [17SE]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9511 [13NO]
Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see H.R. 6143), H7824 [4SE]
Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 986), H6041 [10JY]
King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5001), H1214 [15FE]
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]
Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5581 [22JN]
Labor unions: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H6589 [19JY]
Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5581 [22JN]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H9511 [13NO]
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]
Make Music Day: designate (see H. Res. 956), H5506 [21JN]
Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see H.R. 6060), H9408 [28SE]
Medicaid: provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between ages of 22 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities (see H.R. 2687), H478 [17JA]
——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H7943 [7SE]
——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see H.R. 5977), H5507 [21JN]
Medicare: align physician supervision requirements for radiology services provided by advanced level radiographers with State requirements (see H.R. 1904), H5649 [25JN]
——— cover opioid treatment program services (see H.R. 5083), H1544 [13MR]
——— establish a smart card pilot program to combat fraud, waste, and abuse and to protect beneficiary identity (see H.R. 6690), H7776 [28AU]
——— permit occupational therapists to conduct initial assessment visits under a home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases (see H.R. 6225), H5817 [27JN]
——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 6144), H7824 [4SE]
——— provide for certain reforms relative to supplemental health insurance policies (see H.R. 6431), H6557 [18JY]
——— provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs (see H.R. 4841), H1729 [20MR]
——— provide for review and adjustment of payments under outpatient prospective payment system to avoid financial incentives to use opioids instead of non-opioid alternative treatments (see H.R. 6110), H5199 [14JN]
——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]
——— require drug manufacturers to pay a rebate for certain drugs if the price of such drugs increases faster than inflation (see H.R. 5150), H1544 [13MR]
——— suspend payments by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans pending investigation of credible allegations of fraud by pharmacies (see H.R. 5676), H3749 [3MY]
Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6256), H5816 [27JN]
Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]
Mental health: improve services (see H.R. 6498), H7155 [24JY]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H5286 [19JN]
Motor vehicles: recognize and support efforts to educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving (see H. Res. 493), H18 [8JA]
National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5506 [21JN]
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 760), H1341 [1MR]
National Donate Life Month: designate (see H. Res. 827), H3315 [13AP]
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 Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5581 [22JN]
National Orca Protection Month: observance (see H. Res. 959), H5580 [22JN]
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), H3397 [17AP]
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H5022 [8JN]
National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]
National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]
Native Americans: protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see H.R. 7127), H9525 [14NO]
NIH: establish and fund Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative to expand, intensify, and coordinate fundamental, translational, and clinical research of opioid abuse and the understanding and treatment of pain (see H.R. 4733), H1342 [1MR]
NOAA: establish an Ocean Acidification Advisory Board to study impacts of ocean acidification (see H.R. 6267), H7777 [28AU]
Oregon: designate Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Area and segments of Wasson and Franklin Creeks as wild or recreational rivers (see H.R. 6484), H7154 [24JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish and support State-based universal health care systems that provide comprehensive health benefits to State residents (see H.R. 6097), H7689 [25JY]
Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see H.R. 4117), H555 [18JA]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]
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), H7752 [10AU]
Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H6558 [18JY]
Presidents of the U.S.: require Presidential Inaugural Committees to disclose all committee expenditures, restrict use of funds raised to official inaugural activities, and mandate surplus funds are donated to charity (see H.R. 5008), H10337 [19DE]
Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons (see H.R. 4124), H19 [8JA]
Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H5987 [3JY]
Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]
Public welfare programs: provide grants for coordination of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program with career pathways (see H.R. 5888), H4283 [21MY]
Rail Safety Week: designate (see H. Res. 1081), H8884 [25SE]
Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]
——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5339), H3211 [12AP]
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), H5581 [22JN]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]
Social Security: improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 5457), H3095 [10AP]
——— protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]
Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4751), H1374 [5MR]
SSA: permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see H.R. 6251), H5978 [28JN]
Taxation: eliminate requirement that the taxpayer’s basis in a building be reduced by the amount of the rehabilitation credit determined relative to such building (see H.R. 6081), H5151 [13JN]
——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H7751 [10AU]
——— improve access to health care through modernized health savings accounts (see H.R. 5138), H1340 [1MR] (see H.R. 6305), H5987 [3JY]
——— increase age limits for ABLE account eligibility (see H.R. 1874), H6558 [18JY]
——— increase excise tax and special occupational tax relative to firearms and increase transfer tax on any other weapon (see H.R. 5103), H1332 [27FE]
——— permit high deductible health plans to provide chronic disease prevention services to plan enrollees prior to satisfying their plan deductible (see H.R. 4978), H1074 [8FE]
——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H9408 [28SE]
——— provide that direct primary care service arrangements do not disqualify deductible health savings account contributions (see H.R. 6317), H6040 [10JY]
——— reduce applicable percentage under the premium assistance tax credit for households with young adults (see H.R. 6432), H6557 [18JY]
——— repeal certain provisions applicable to foreign investment in U.S. real property (see H.R. 6726), H9471 [9NO]
Telecommunications: require phone, cable and Internet providers to include all charges in the prices they advertise for service and provide remedies for consumers that have been wrongfully charged (see H.R. 6987), H9436 [16OC]
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), H5649 [25JN]
——— ensure aviation security fees are used to finance costs of aviation security screening by repealing requirement that a portion of such fees be deposited into the Treasury (see H.R. 2514), H1075 [8FE]
——— provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 99), H5649 [25JN]
U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H5094 [12JN]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H4210 [17MY]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7754 [14AU]
Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]
——— establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 6880), H8884 [25SE]
——— promote innovation in voting, including in voting technology and voter registration technology, election security, and increased voter participation through a challenge prize competition (see H.R. 6564), H7721 [26JY]
——— require voting systems to produce a voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, require States to audit results of elections prior to certification, and provide grants to States to improve security (see H.R. 4276), H629 [25JA]
——— secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (see H.R. 6612), H7723 [26JY]
Wildlife: support State and tribal efforts to implement management strategies on chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose and provide for research and response plans to reduce spread and prevalence of the disease (see H.R. 4454), H8171 [12SE]
——— support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see H.R. 5697), H5225 [15JN]
Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H3507 [24AP]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7776 [28AU]
World Water Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 802), H2042 [22MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Alcoholic beverages: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (see H. Res. 766), H1476 [7MR]
Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5795), H3975 [15MY]
EPA: take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1177 [14FE]
GAO: study FEMA buyout practices (see H.R. 5846), H4138 [16MY]
Immigration: clarify admissibility and deportability of aliens acting in accordance with State and foreign marijuana laws (see H.R. 7275), H10169 [12DE]
Taxation: provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (see H.R. 4926), H783 [5FE]
Voting: require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (see H.R. 6093), H5152 [13JN]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 5795), H3977 [15MY]
EPA: take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (H.R. 5015), H1178 [14FE]
GAO: study FEMA buyout practices (H.R. 5846), H4139 [16MY]
Immigration: clarify admissibility and deportability of aliens acting in accordance with State and foreign marijuana laws (H.R. 7275), H10170 [12DE]
Taxation: provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (H.R. 4926), H784 [5FE]
Voting: require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (H.R. 6093), H5153 [13JN]
Remarks
Agriculture: prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate or foreign commerce, H3577 [26AP]
Alcoholic beverages: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (H. Res. 766), E274• [7MR]
American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), H7127 [24JY], E1071• [25JY]
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), H1192• [15FE]
Animals: outlaw the practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (H.R. 1494), H4287 [22MY]
——— prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories, H4222 [18MY], H4287 [22MY]
——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (H.R. 1406), H4287 [22MY]
Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, E371• [26MR]
——— making continuing, H415 [17JA], H612 [22JA], E96• [25JA]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3153, H3184 [12AP]
——— deficit, H7657 [25JY]
Congress: legislative priorities, H585 [20JA]
Crime: protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (H.R. 909), H4287 [22MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: extend and modernize sugar program, repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and establish tariff-rate quotas for sugar, H4176 [17MY]
——— Natural Resources Conservation Service programs funding, H4133 [16MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3349 [17AP], H3577 [26AP], H3983, H4133, H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4176 [17MY], H4222 [18MY], H4287 [22MY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10145 [12DE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10121 [12DE]
——— reform farm subsidy and conservation programs, encourage new farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition, support research, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems (H.R. 4425), H3984 [16MY]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3349 [17AP]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, H7705 [26JY]
Dept. of Energy: National Nuclear Security Administration defense nuclear nonproliferation funding through reduction of W76–2 warhead modification program funding, H4942 [7JN]
Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), H5329 [20JN]
Dept. of Justice: rescission of policy placing a low priority on Federal enforcement of marijuana laws in States with legalized marijuana, H21 [9JA]
Dept. of State: extend Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs, H7705 [26JY]
——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), Senate amendment, E371• [26MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (H.R. 2327), H4287 [22MY]
Drugs: end Federal ban of medical marijuana, allow importation of certain derivatives, enable medicinal research, and allow prescription to veterans, H3502 [24AP]
——— provide for legitimate use of medicinal marijuana in accordance with State laws, H21 [9JA]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4942 [7JN]
EPA: take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (H.R. 5015), E186• [14FE]
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), H156 [11JA]
FCC: reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (H.R. 4986), H1412 [6MR]
FEMA: extend and reform National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 6402), H7127 [24JY]
——— extend National Flood Insurance Program, H7127 [24JY], E1071• [25JY]
Firearms: gun control, H1656, H1657 [19MR]
Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (H.R. 1456), H4287 [22MY]
——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), H5703• [26JN]
GAO: study FEMA buyout practices (H.R. 5846), E1021• [17JY]
GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H612 [22JA], E96• [25JA]
Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3549 [25AP]
Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H415 [17JA], H612 [22JA]
——— 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, H5583 [25JN]
——— reform, H5583 [25JN]
Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, H156 [11JA]
IRS: modernize and improve (H.R. 5444), H3419, H3420 [18AP]
National Park Service: proposed rule allowing sport hunting of certain wildlife in national preserves in Alaska, H4287 [22MY]
National parks and recreation areas: modify boundary of Shiloh National Military Park and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as affiliated area of National Park System (H.R. 88), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1160), H9708 [29NO]
——— modify boundary of Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System (H.R. 88), Senate amendment, H10473 [20DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H7656 [25JY]
Political campaigns: establish nonpartisan redistricting commissions to draw congressional districts, H7089 [24JY]
Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, H156 [11JA]
Republican Party: anniversary of control of the House of Representatives, Senate, and Presidency, H585 [20JA]
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), E119• [30JA]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H85 [10JA], H9745 [30NO]
Taxation: extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H9708 [29NO], H10473 [20DE]
——— include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses (H.R. 6199), H7653, H7656, H7657 [25JY]
——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H9168 [28SE]
——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6485 [18JY]
——— provide that direct primary care service arrangements do not disqualify deductible health savings account contributions, H7653, H7657 [25JY]
Transportation: importance of investment in mass transit projects, H5654 [26JN]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H6119 [12JY], H7089 [24JY], H7159 [25JY]
——— proposal to increase nuclear stockpile, H790 [6FE]
U.N.: U.S. opposition to WHO resolution promoting breastfeeding, H6119 [12JY]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), H9548 [16NO]
Votes: position on missed, H1105• [13FE], H2028• [22MR], H6344• [17JY], H10584• [21DE], E115• [30JA], E127• [2FE], E265• [6MR], E434• [11AP], E885• [21JN], E963• [3JY], E1056• [24JY]
Resolutions by organizations
Gun control: Council of the Great City Schools, H1656 [19MR]
Tributes
Piro, Jim, E57• [18JA]
Sampsel, Roy, E99• [25JA]
Seraw, Mulugeta, E1508• [13NO]
Weller, Gerald K., E1037• [19JY]
BLUMENTHAL, RICHARD (a Senator from Connecticut)
Amendments
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4426, S4435, S4453 [26JN], S4515, S4639, S4640, S4665, S4670 [27JN], S4736 [28JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3226, S3231, S3232, S3255 [6JN], S3303, S3327, S3328, S3354, S3357, S3362, S3364, S3385 [7JN], S3615, S3623, S3628, S3629, S3638, S3691, S3722 [11JN], S3776 [12JN], S3919 [13JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5720, S5728, S5730, S5731 [20AU], S5767, S5777, S5782, S5787 [21AU], S5837, S5851, S5854 [22AU], S5901, S5902, S5903, S5904, S5933, S5934, S5936 [23AU]
Dept. of Justice: integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (H.R. 5075), S7363 [6DE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5280, S5297, S5298, S5307, S5310 [24JY], S5363, S5377, S5385, S5388 [25JY], S5430, S5434, S5436 [26JY], S5461 [30JY], S5499, S5501, S5503, S5520 [31JY]
Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1388 [6MR], S1468, S1469, S1475, S1485, S1493, S1502 [7MR], S1585, S1588, S1594, S1610 [8MR]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4051 [19JN], S4265 [20JN], S4350 [21JN]
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), S190, S195 [16JA]
GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S351 [19JA]
Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S1174 [15FE]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S4869 [10JY]
Articles and editorials
Here Are Handy Excuses for Nixon Backers, Art Buchwald (1973), S98 [9JA]
Trump Picks Top Koch Recipient for Secretary of State, Megan Janetsky and Matthew Kelly, OpenSecrets.org (Internet site), S2443 [25AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghan Allies Protection Act: amend (see S. 2793), S2517 [7MY]
Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]
Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S2924 [24MY]
Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]
Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see S. 3290), S5423 [26JY]
Armed Forces: exclude receipt of basic allowance for housing for members in determining eligibility for certain Federal benefits (see S. 2488), S1316 [1MR]
——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 54), S1736 [14MR]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 530), S2925 [24MY] (see S. Res. 546), S3906 [13JN]
Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see S. Res. 459), S2075 [11AP]
Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]
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 S. Res. 460), S2219 [17AP]
Boston Red Sox (baseball team): tribute (see S. Res. 687), S6964 [14NO]
Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S1165 [15FE]
Bureau of the Census: make clear that each decennial census shall tabulate the total number of persons in each State, and that no information regarding U.S. citizenship or immigration status may be elicited in any such census (see S. 2580), S1845 [20MR]
——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see S. 2578), S2014 [9AP]
Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]
Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]
Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]
CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see S. 2076), S1339 [5MR]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see S. 2387), S6542 [4OC]
Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]
China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see S. 3622), S6964 [14NO]
——— condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities (see S. Res. 667), S6542 [4OC]
Climate: recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (see S. Res. 708), S7133 [27NO]
Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see S. 2467), S1286 [28FE]
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 S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]
Corp. for National and Community Service: increase program opportunities, exclude AmeriCorps education awards from taxation, and provide information on national service programs and education for service opportunities (see S. 3665), S7190 [28NO]
Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see S. 2203), S2142 [16AP]
CPSC: adopt a certain California flammability standard as a Federal flammability standard to protect against risk of upholstered furniture flammability (see S. 3551), S6541 [4OC]
Credit: exclude from credit reports medical debt that is recently delinquent or has been paid, provide for a timetable for verification of medical debt, and increase efficiency of credit markets with more perfect information (see S. 3351), S5692 [16AU]
——— improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see S. 2417), S907 [13FE]
Crime: clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (see S. 2946), S2923 [24MY]
——— make certain changes to reporting requirements of certain service providers relative to child sexual exploitation visual depictions (see S. 3170), S5620 [15AU]
——— prohibit gay and trans panic defense (see S. 3188), S4875 [10JY]
——— reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (see S. 1917), S652 [6FE]
——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S4734 [28JN]
DEA: provide grants to certain States to increase participation in drug take-back programs (see S. 2645), S2075 [11AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: clarify and expand food donation by increasing liability protections, creating new ways to donate, and eliminating food waste (see S. 2787), S2794 [21MY]
Dept. of Commerce: require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see S. 3440), S6189 [17SE]
——— study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see S. 2835), S3952 [14JN]
Dept. of Defense: express gratitude to Sec. of Defense Mattis for his service, support for U.S. alliances, and concern over decision to withdraw Armed Forces from Syria (see S. Res. 741), S8028 [22DE]
——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1380 [6MR]
——— prohibit use of funds for exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities (see S. 2408), S840 [8FE]
——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see S. 3181), S4734 [28JN]
Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]
——— authorize grants to support new and expand existing voluntary community-driven strategies to increase diversity in schools (see S. 3413), S6058 [6SE]
——— award higher education institutions grants for teaching English learners (see S. 3408), S6038 [5SE]
——— create a Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months (see S. 3307), S5517 [31JY]
——— effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (see S. 3427), S6142 [12SE]
——— establish Advisory Commission on Serving and Supporting Students With Mental Health Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Education (see S. 3106), S4343 [21JN]
——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see S. 2598), S1947 [22MR]
——— extend temporarily the Federal Perkins Loan Program (see S. 1808), S704 [7FE]
——— increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools (see S. 2934), S2877 [23MY]
——— issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process (see S. 3435), S6278 [24SE]
——— make grants for pilot programs at institutions of higher education that support the use of open textbooks to achieve savings for students (see S. 1864), S1686 [13MR]
——— provide grants for repair, renovation, and construction of public elementary and secondary schools and establish a school infrastructure bond program (see S. 1674), S46 [4JA]
——— reinstate Federal Pell Grant Program eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions (see S. 2423), S907 [13FE]
——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 3762), S7656 [17DE]
——— simplify Federal student loan repayment process, increase usage of income-based repayment plan, reduce fees, target assistance to low-income borrowers, and limit aggressive debt collection practices (see S. 3584), S6815 [11OC]
——— simplify the college financial aid application process and increase income threshold to qualify for zero expected family contribution in determining Federal student aid eligibility (see S. 3353), S5692 [16AU]
——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see S. 3110), S4343 [21JN]
Dept. of HHS: authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (see S. 2678), S2141 [16AP]
——— clarify responsibilities for unaccompanied alien children relative to background checks for sponsors, monitoring care, appearance at immigration proceedings, and notifying States of placement of such children (see S. 3474), S6223 [18SE]
——— designate maternity care health professional shortage areas and distribute maternity care health professionals to such areas (see S. 783), S2774 [17MY]
——— ensure medications are affordable through increasing transparency, spurring innovation, and protecting competition (see S. 3411), S6038 [5SE]
——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see S. 1109), S2486 [26AP]
——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S1947 [22MR]
——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see S. 3363), S5831 [22AU]
——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see S. 2358), S4735 [28JN]
——— require mandatory reporting of child abuse or neglect to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies and provide training on what constitutes child abuse or neglect (see S. 982), S1220 [26FE]
——— require States and their designees receiving grants for suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to consult with Indian tribes and organizations (see S. 3460), S6223 [18SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure humane treatment of pregnant detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see S. 3225), S5003 [17JY]
——— establish an election security grant program (see S. 3116), S5268 [24JY]
——— protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see S. 2915), S2835 [22MY]
——— provide for enhanced protections for vulnerable unaccompanied alien children (see S. 3558), S6630 [5OC]
——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see S. 3112), S4343 [21JN]
——— reduce ability of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to engage in enforcement actions that harm unaccompanied alien children and ensure safety and welfare of such children (see S. 3624), S6964 [14NO]
Dept. of HUD: establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to residential structures with crumbling foundations due to pyrrhotite (see S. 2744), S2439 [25AP]
Dept. of Justice: integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (see S. 3714), S7356 [6DE]
——— provide a grant program for handgun licensing programs (see S. 2662), S2120 [12AP]
——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see S. 2345), S582 [30JA]
——— provide needed legal authorities to combat cybercrime, including state-sponsored cybercrime (see S. 3288), S5423 [26JY]
——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 2961), S6144 [12SE]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1338 [5MR]
——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see S. 2577), S5005 [17JY]
——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7089 [26NO]
——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see S. 2770), S2484 [26AP]
Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see S. 515), S168 [11JA]
——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see S. 3131), S4369 [25JN]
Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S3293 [7JN]
——— renegotiate agreement establishing date by which Iraqi Jewish Archive artifacts are meant to return to Iraq to ensure preservation and care of such artifacts (see S. Res. 577), S5066 [18JY]
Dept. of the Interior: codify Outer Continental Shelf blowout preventer systems and well control rule and Arctic drilling rule to protect employees and environment in oil and gas exploration and development (see S. 2720), S2321 [19AP]
——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (see S. 2298), S168 [11JA]
——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (see S. 2372), S2794 [21MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify role of podiatrists (see S. 1871), S1165 [15FE]
——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (see S. 3777), S7790 [18DE]
——— extend authority to prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for a disease with a positive association with exposure to a herbicide agent (see S. 3507), S6414 [1OC]
——— improve processing of veterans benefits, limit authority to recover overpayments and other amounts owed by veterans, and improve due process for veterans relative to such recovery (see S. 2341), S520 [25JA]
——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see S. 2105), S1317 [1MR]
——— provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation (see S. 2565), S1765 [15MR]
——— provide for treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on the Marshall Islands who are suffering from radiation-related illness (see S. 2821), S6305 [25SE]
——— review processes and requirements for scheduling health care appointments and conducting consultations (see S. 2357), S581 [30JA]
Disasters: ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters (see S. 3679), S7241 [29NO]
Diseases and disorders: issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see S. 2208), S6143 [12SE]
District of Columbia: statehood (see S. 1278), S4916 [11JY]
Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S3906 [13JN]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7926 [19DE]
Drugs: prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see S. 2789), S2837 [22MY]
——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see S. 2317), S1220 [26FE]
——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug (see S. 2157), S4282 [20JN]
Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 352), S6224 [18SE]
Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (see S. 1580), S4951 [12JY]
Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S5131 [23JY]
——— prohibit establishment of a corporation to conceal election contributions and donations by foreign nationals (see S. 2939), S2877 [23MY]
Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see S. 3615), S6964 [14NO]
——— provide for certain contracting requirements to promote fair and safe workplaces (see S. 3077), S3951 [14JN]
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 S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP]
——— reaffirm final determination relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles (see S. 2643), S2040 [10AP]
——— reduce human exposure to asbestos (see S. 2072), S6143 [12SE]
——— 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 S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU]
Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]
Every Kid Outdoors program: establish to provide free access to Federal land and waters to 4th grade students (see S. 1522), S5004 [17JY]
FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see S. 2506), S1452 [7MR]
——— modernize training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools (see S. 2792), S2517 [7MY]
FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE]
——— lengthen statute of limitations for enforcing robocall violations (see S. 2694), S2261 [18AP]
FDA: ban use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances (see S. 3155), S4733 [28JN]
——— hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (see S. 2691), S2322 [19AP]
——— impose additional restrictions on tobacco flavors for use in e-cigarettes (see S. 3319), S6818 [11OC]
——— require review of durations of use of approved indications of medically-important antibiotics labeled for use in animals (see S. 3099), S4281 [20JN]
——— require warning labels to be affixed to prescription opioid containers or packaging stating such drugs can cause dependence, addiction, and overdose (see S. 3428), S6965 [14NO]
FEC: require additional disclosures relative to donations to the Presidential Inaugural Committee (see S. 2695), S2261 [18AP]
Federal agencies and departments: address environmental justice through agency actions and permitting decisions and strengthen legal protections against environmental injustice for low-income and minority communities (see S. 1996), S2794 [21MY]
Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see S. 3151), S4512 [27JN]
FEMA: establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2880), S2773 [17MY]
——— make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2996), S2991 [5JN]
Firearms: ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers (see S. 3211), S4951 [12JY]
——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see S. 3304), S5517 [31JY]
Fish and fishing: phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (see S. 2773), S4344 [21JN]
Forest Service: provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System (see S. 3333), S5582 [1AU]
Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5955 [27AU]
Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution: observance (see S. Res. 387), S581 [30JA]
Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S6144 [12SE]
Freedom of the press: affirm that the press is not the enemy of the people, reaffirm important roles of a free media, condemn attacks on a free press, and require U.S. officials to defend and uphold the Constitution (see S. Res. 607), S5692 [16AU]
——— reaffirm importance, condemn rhetoric publicizing acts of aggression against the press, oppose withdrawal of Jim Acosta’s press credentials, and investigate death of Jamal Khashoggi (see S. Res. 691), S7051 [15NO]
FTC: eliminate common carrier exemption for telecommunications companies in order to allow investigation of companies that enable illegal robocalling (see S. 3668), S7190 [28NO]
——— establish privacy protections for customers of online edge providers (see S. 2639), S2040 [10AP]
——— extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see S. 2932), S2877 [23MY]
——— require operators that provide online and similar services to educational agencies or institutions to protect the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (see S. 2640), S2040 [10AP]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2486 [26AP]
Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S1948 [22MR]
Health: 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 S. 1112), S1686 [13MR]
Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see S. Res. 428), S1578 [8MR]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S2923 [24MY]
Human Rights Day: observance (see S. Res. 731), S7586 [13DE]
Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see S. 3033), S3293 [7JN]
——— pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 445), S1948 [22MR]
——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 641), S6224 [18SE] (see S. Res. 651), S6304 [25SE]
Immigration: designate foreign persons who improperly interfere in U.S. elections as inadmissible aliens (see S. 2785), S6144 [12SE]
——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3293 [7JN]
——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see S. 2937), S2877 [23MY]
——— provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children (see S. 2468), S1286 [28FE]
——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see S. 3227), S5004 [17JY]
Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 707), S7133 [27NO]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S2925 [24MY]
Insurance: cap prescription drug cost-sharing (see S. 3194), S4916 [11JY]
——— disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S5991 [28AU]
——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see S. 2554), S5456 [30JY]
——— provide standards for short-term limited duration health insurance policies (see S. 2494), S1338 [5MR]
Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S110 [9JA]
IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S6542 [4OC]
Israel: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see S. Res. 502), S2644 [14MY]
Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN]
Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]
Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]
Law enforcement: assist State and local jurisdictions with processing unidentified remains and resolving missing persons cases and expand rescue and apprehension capabilities along U.S.-Mexico border (see S. 3719), S7356 [6DE]
Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]
LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 563), S4734 [28JN]
Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see S. 3038), S5955 [27AU]
McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]
Medicaid: prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program (see S. 3702), S7358 [6DE]
——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see S. 2227), S6926 [13NO]
——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see S. 3776), S7790 [18DE]
——— remove lifetime limits on medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders (see S. 2898), S2835 [22MY]
Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see S. 1301), S4966 [16JY]
——— establish part E public health plans available to everyone (see S. 2708), S2262 [18AP]
——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (see S. 3160), S5131 [23JY]
——— improve access to mental health services (see S. 2613), S5619 [15AU]
——— include screening for potential substance use disorders and a review of any current opioid prescriptions as part of the initial preventive physical examination and the annual wellness visit (see S. 2900), S2835 [22MY]
——— reduce occurrence of diabetes in beneficiaries by extending coverage for medical nutrition therapy services to beneficiaries with pre-diabetes or with risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes (see S. 1299), S6770 [10OC]
Medicare/Medicaid: protect (see S. 3330), S5620 [15AU]
Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]
Mental health: strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits (see S. 2301), S168 [11JA]
Military Retiree Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 377), S1221 [26FE]
Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 3660), S7133 [27NO]
Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (see S. 3354), S5955 [27AU]
Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 3530), S6388 [28SE]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU]
National Breastfeeding Month: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]
National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico: establish (see S. 3076), S3951 [14JN]
National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance (see S. Con. Res. 45), S6059 [6SE]
National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S5456 [30JY]
National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 625), S6143 [12SE]
National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 642), S6224 [18SE]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 513), S2725 [16MY]
National Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 385), S614 [5FE]
National GIS Day: designate (see S. Res. 701), S7052 [15NO]
National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY]
National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: enhance reporting requirements for motor vehicle manufacturers on accidents involving fatalities or serious injuries and make vehicle safety information publicly available (see S. 3344), S5582 [1AU]
National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: designate (see S. Res. 664), S6413 [1OC]
National Labor Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]
National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S2970 [4JN]
National Lobster Day: designate (see S. Res. 599), S5455 [30JY]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 659), S6356 [27SE]
National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 478), S2321 [19AP]
National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]
National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 462), S2120 [12AP]
National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 528), S2924 [24MY]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]
National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (see S. Res. 385), S614 [5FE]
National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 632), S6306 [25SE]
NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, require advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate North Atlantic Treaty, and authorize Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate in opposition to withdrawal (see S.J. Res. 62), S5585 [1AU]
New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 3591), S6815 [11OC]
NIH: conduct or support further comprehensive research for creation of a universal influenza vaccine (see S. 2438), S1164 [15FE]
NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see S. 2810), S2879 [23MY]
NOAA: make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see S. 3087), S4035 [19JN]
Office for Locating and Reuniting Children With Parents: establish (see S. Res. 566), S4844 [9JY]
Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3757), S7586 [13DE]
Older Americans Month: designate (see S. Res. 517), S2793 [21MY]
Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]
Palestinian Authority: condition foreign aid on steps to end violence and terrorism against U.S. and Israeli citizens, condemn and investigate such acts, and terminate payments to those imprisoned or who died for such acts (see S. 1697), S1379 [6MR]
Park and Recreation Month: designate (see S. Res. 569), S4843 [9JY]
Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: expand eligibility to receive refundable tax credits for coverage under a qualified health plan (see S. 1307), S7319 [5DE]
——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see S. 58), S1244 [27FE]
Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN]
——— reform campaign finance system, establish nonpartisan redistricting commissions to draw congressional districts, establish automatic voter registration, and reduce certain conflicts of interest (see S. 1880), S5108 [19JY]
——— require donor disclosure for certain organizations accepting donations from foreign nationals (see S. 2966), S2924 [24MY]
Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6439 [2OC]
Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see S. 3029), S5067 [18JY]
Privacy: encourage companies to apply privacy protections included in European Union General Data Protection Regulation to U.S. citizens (see S. Res. 523), S2924 [24MY]
Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA]
Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 495), S2485 [26AP]
Public works: ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the U.S. (see S. 2865), S2724 [16MY]
Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 648), S6304 [25SE]
Railroads: require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see S. 2360), S841 [8FE]
Read Across America Day: observance (see S. Res. 422), S1316 [1MR]
Rivers: designate certain river segments within the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 3533), S6413 [1OC]
Russia: call for U.S. refusal to make available any current or former diplomat, Federal employee, political appointee, law enforcement official, or Armed Forces member for questioning by Russia (see S. Res. 584), S5108 [19JY]
——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7243 [29NO]
——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see S. Res. 402), S1221 [26FE]
Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 266), S967 [14FE]
Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]
Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (see S. Res. 613), S5955 [27AU]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR]
SEC: require disclosure of payments for settlements of disputes regarding sexual abuse and certain types of harassment and discrimination (see S. 2454), S1243 [27FE]
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY] (see S. Res. 734), S7926 [19DE]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7926 [19DE]
Social Security: improve Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers (see S. 3494), S6304 [25SE]
——— improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see S. 2637), S2040 [10AP]
——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 915), S300 [18JA]
——— require drug and medical device companies to include information on payments made to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other advance practice nurses in certain transparency reports (see S. 2891), S2834 [22MY]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7926 [19DE]
Taxation: allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer (see S. 3250), S5108 [19JY]
——— expand credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals (see S. 3459), S6342 [26SE]
——— extend the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to employer payments of qualified education loans (see S. 796), S6059 [6SE]
——— increase age limits for ABLE account eligibility (see S. 817), S5004 [17JY]
——— reform the low-income housing credit (see S. 548), S7657 [17DE]
——— require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3756), S7586 [13DE]
——— require tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S. 3284), S5423 [26JY]
Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S5267 [24JY]
Transportation Security Administration: ensure aviation security fees are used to finance costs of aviation security screening by repealing requirement that a portion of such fees be deposited into the Treasury (see S. 3418), S6059 [6SE]
Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 1023), S4410 [26JN]
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 S. 2334), S2322 [19AP] (see S. 2823), S2644 [14MY]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S6190 [17SE]
Ukraine: encourage U.S.-Ukraine cybersecurity cooperation and require a report on such cooperation (see S. 2455), S1631 [12MR]
——— 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 S. Res. 435), S1735 [14MR]
Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see S. Res. 731), S7586 [13DE]
Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 3089), S4035 [19JN]
Voting: require States to automatically register eligible voters (see S. 1353), S5108 [19JY]
——— require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (see S. 3049), S5719 [20AU]
Weichhand, Rebecca T.: tribute (see S. Res. 717), S7357 [6DE]
Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see S. 1101), S7386 [10DE]
——— oppose efforts to interfere with personal health care decisions or to prevent health care providers from offering their full medical recommendations to patients (see S. Res. 526), S2993 [5JN]
Women’s Health Research Day: designate (see S. Res. 383), S521 [25JA]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7926 [19DE]
World Breastfeeding Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]
World Refugee Day: observance (see S. Res. 552), S4281 [20JN]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see S. 3166), S6305 [25SE]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see S. 2500), S1846 [20MR]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S23 [3JA]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Army: anniversary of first delivery of Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter (see S. Res. 663), S6413 [1OC]
Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]
Crime: provide Federal penalties for assault against journalists (see S. 2967), S2924 [24MY]
Darwin Day: designate (see S. Res. 374), S300 [18JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: modify exception to work requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility by expanding employment opportunities, including certain veterans’ programs (see S. 2477), S1316 [1MR]
Dept. of Defense: recognize service of working dogs and soldier handlers in the Army tactical explosive detection dog program and prioritize adoption of such dogs to former tactical explosive detection dog handlers (see S. Con. Res. 58), S7357 [6DE]
Dept. of HHS: establish single, front-of-package labeling system for all foods required to bear nutrition labeling, eliminate deceptive claims, and update existing nutrition labels (see S. 2647), S2075 [11AP]
——— prohibit price gouging in the sale of drugs by requiring pharmaceutical companies to provide justification for price increases and penalize such companies if increases are deemed unreasonable (see S. 3754), S7586 [13DE]
Dept. of Justice: allow pursuit of Federal charges against individuals who hack voting systems used in Federal elections (see S. 3311), S5518 [31JY]
——— extend public safety officers’ death benefits to fire police officers (see S. 2871), S2725 [16MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure individuals may access documentation verifying the monthly housing stipend paid to the individual under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see S. 2294), S167 [11JA]
——— provide for presumption of service-connected disability for certain veterans who served in Palomares, Spain (see S. 3373), S5931 [23AU]
——— remove manifestation period needed for presumption of service connection for chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, and acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy associated with exposure to herbicides (see S. 3355), S5759 [21AU]
FCC: expand and clarify prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and require telephone service providers to offer technology to subscribers to reduce unwanted telephone calls (see S. 2705), S2261 [18AP]
FEMA: establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to small business, condominium association, and residential structures with crumbling foundations due to pyrrhotite (see S. 2745), S2439 [25AP]
——— provide disaster relief assistance to individuals for clearing fallen debris (see S. 3556), S6630 [5OC]
Firearms: authorize issuance of extreme risk protection orders to allow family or law enforcement to petition to have firearms temporarily removed from a person who may present a danger to others or themselves (see S. 2521), S1578 [8MR]
——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see S. 3300), S5517 [31JY]
——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see S. 2627), S1948 [22MR]
Freedom of the press: condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal (see S. Res. 601), S5583 [1AU]
FTC: issue rules to promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications (see S. 2651), S2075 [11AP]
——— prohibit circumvention of control measures used by Internet retailers to ensure equitable consumer access to products (see S. 3639), S7050 [15NO]
Immigration: increase transparency and modify reporting requirements for temporary nonimmigrant work visas to prevent human trafficking (see S. 2293), S167 [11JA]
Law enforcement officers: make it a criminal offense for Federal law enforcement officers to engage in sexual acts with individuals in their custody and encourage States to adopt similar laws (see S. 3688), S7241 [29NO]
Office of Government Ethics: reform (see S. 2919), S2835 [22MY]
Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see S. Con. Res. 59), S7385 [10DE]
Refugees: recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees (see S. Res. 388), S581 [30JA]
Sesquicentennial of Connecticut’s Navy Installation: designate (see S. Res. 452), S2012 [9AP] (see S. Res. 458), S2075 [11AP]
Social Security: protect system and improve benefits (see S. 2671), S2141 [16AP]
Taxation: allow a credit for qualified conservation contributions which include national scenic trails (see S. 2603), S1947 [22MR]
Terrorism: declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 597), S5455 [30JY] (see S. Res. 610), S5759 [21AU]
Wesleyan University: tribute to men’s lacrosse team (see S. Res. 538), S3293 [7JN]
Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see S. 2990), S2991 [5JN]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 549), S3952 [14JN]
Yale University: tribute to men’s lacrosse team (see S. Res. 537), S3293 [7JN]
Histories
Profile—Dana Baiocco, Partner, Jones Day (law firm), S2809 [22MY]
Letters
Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, S1829 [20MR]
——— Gina A. DeBoni, Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, S1851 [21MR]
——— several law enforcement organizations, S1829 [20MR]
Dept. of Defense operations under a continuing resolution: James N. Mattis, Sec. of Defense, S413 [21JA]
Dept. of Defense use of U.S. Cyber Command Cyber Mission Force to engage Russian cyber operators and disrupt their clandestine influence operations that could interfere in U.S. elections: by, S1399 [6MR]
Nomination of Brett M. Kavanaugh to be Supreme Court Justice: Emily Malloy, S6374 [28SE]
——— Lindsey Jones, S6373 [28SE]
——— sexual assault survivor, S6374 [28SE]
Special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials: several former Senators, S7654 [17DE]
Privilege of the floor
Anderson, Collin, S2731 [16MY]
Monte, Alexander, S3958 [14JN]
Schwartz, Charlotte, S3925 [13JN]
Remarks
Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S536 [29JA]
Appropriations: making continuing, S392 [20JA], S412, S414 [21JA]
Armed Forces: issue ‘‘Gold Star Families Forever Stamp’’ to honor sacrifices of families who have lost a loved one in combat, S3937 [14JN]
——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown, S414 [21JA]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7126 [27NO], S7500 [12DE]
Audubon Greenwich (organization): anniversary, S6912• [13NO]
Baiocco, Dana: nomination to the CPSC, S2809–S2811 [22MY]
Bounds, Ryan W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5011 [17JY]
Comey, James B., Jr.: anniversary of termination as FBI Director, S2565 [9MY]
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, S572, S574 [30JA]
Congress: importance of bipartisanship, S7744 [18DE]
Connecticut: tribute to refugee support agencies and constituents for efforts to assist refugees, S4269 [20JN]
Connecticut Chiropractic Association, Inc.: anniversary, S6299• [25SE]
Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities: anniversary, S6912• [13NO]
Courts: impact of judicial vacancies, S4498 [27JN]
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 (H.R. 1865), S85 [9JA], S1850, S1852, S1871 [21MR]
——— 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 (S. 1693), S85 [9JA]
——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1829, S1830 [20MR]
——— clarify that efforts of interactive computer service providers or users to identify, restrict access to, or remove objectionable online material shall not be considered in determining liability of the provider or user, S1829 [20MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4498 [27JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3937 [14JN]
——— making appropriations, S412 [21JA]
——— prohibit funding to revise, rebuild, or renovate military bases to house undocumented and unaccompanied minors, S3938 [14JN]
Dept. of Justice: incentivize hate crime reporting, provide grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, and establish private rights of action for victims and additional penalties for certain hate crime convictions (S. 662), S3871 [13JN]
——— investigation and prosecution of website operators that criminally facilitate sex trafficking or sexual exploitation of children funding, S1829 [20MR], S1851 [21MR]
——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7744 [18DE]
——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 1735), S99 [9JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), S7382 [10DE], S7836, S7837 [19DE]
——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), unanimous-consent request, S7835 [19DE]
Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6177 [17SE]
Duncan, Stuart K. (Kyle): nomination to be circuit judge, S2370 [24AP]
——— suitability to be circuit judge relative to views on sexual orientation or gender identity, S2370 [24AP]
Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, S98, S99 [9JA], S572, S574 [30JA], S643 [6FE], S1369 [6MR]
FAA: reauthorize programs, S6466 [3OC]
——— require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems, S6466 [3OC]
Farr, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S7126 [27NO]
——— suitability to be district judge relative to legal defense of discriminatory voting laws and redistricting plans, S7126 [27NO]
FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S2701 [16MY]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment, S3938 [14JN]
Firearms: ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (S. 3300), S5470 [31JY]
——— gun control, S1698 [14MR], S3869 [13JN]
——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (S. 3304), S5470 [31JY]
——— tribute to victims of gun violence, S1698 [14MR]
Goodwin, Charles B.: nomination to be district judge, S5981 [28AU]
GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S392 [20JA], S412, S414 [21JA]
Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), House amendment, S6466 [3OC]
Hurricanes: provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (S. 2165), S30 [4JA]
Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S132 [10JA], S392 [20JA], S698 [7FE]
——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S954 [14FE]
——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (S. 3036), S4269 [20JN]
——— 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, S4268, S4301 [20JN], S4498–S4500 [27JN]
Jackson, Ronny L.: nomination to be Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S2445 [25AP]
Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S4897 [11JY], S5444 [30JY], S6371, S6374 [28SE], S6583, S6584, S6621 [5OC]
——— request for complete records relative to nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S5444 [30JY]
——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6371, S6374 [28SE], S6583, S6584, S6622 [5OC]
Lumsden, Carolyn: Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi Award recipient, S2433• [25AP]
Marcus, Kenneth L.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Civil Rights, S3289 [7JN]
Mulvaney, Mick: characterization of American Bankers Association address relative to lobbyists, S2444 [25AP]
National Stop the Bleed Day: observance, S1941 [22MR]
Nautilus (U.S.S.): anniversary of submerged transit of the North Pole, S5450 [30JY]
New York University: anniversary of Glucksman Ireland House of NYU, S869• [12FE]
NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), House amendment, S7744 [18DE]
Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, S3869 [13JN]
Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S954 [14FE]
Political campaigns: impact and influence of money and corporations in elections, S2443, S2444 [25AP]
Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2443, S2444 [25AP]
Presidential appointments: use of Senate blue-slip courtesy relative to confirmation of judicial nominees, S5011 [17JY]
Pruitt, E. Scott: assessment of tenure as EPA Administrator, S2445 [25AP]
Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S7500 [12DE]
Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S954 [14FE]
Terrorism: declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (S. Res. 610), S6316, S6317 [26SE]
——— declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (S. Res. 610), unanimous-consent agreement, S6317 [26SE]
Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4990 [17JY]
——— evaluation of administration relative to comments on law enforcement agencies and personnel, S2565–S2567 [9MY]
——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, S4301 [20JN]
——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4990 [17JY]
Votes: position on missed, S3289 [7JN]
World Refugee Day: observance, S4269 [20JN]
Summaries
Dept. of Defense Operations Under a Continuing Resolution, S413 [21JA]
Tributes
Bollard, Greg, S5579• [1AU]
Calabresi, Guido, S6136• [12SE]
Grimsey, Fred, S5514• [31JY]
Lee, Margaret Soong Meow, S464• [23JA]
Martin, Thaddeus J., S4503• [27JN]
Owens, Howard T., Jr., S2011• [9AP]
Oyola-Alvarez, Restituto (Tuto), S5512 [31JY]
Rodriguez, Carmen, S1626• [12MR]
BLUNT, ROY (a Senator from Missouri)
Amendments
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4414, S4419, S4438 [26JN], S4653, S4670 [27JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3232, S3240 [6JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5699 [16AU], S5850 [22AU], S5902, S5904 [23AU]
Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), S7438, S7450 [11DE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5302 [24JY], S5363, S5378 [25JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned care teams at departmental medical centers (S. 1873), S525 [25JA]
Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1381 [6MR], S1465, S1498 [7MR]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4041 [19JN], S4335, S4350 [21JN]
Appointments
Acting President pro tempore, S1131 [15FE], S1885 [22MR], S1989 [2AP], S6401 [1OC]
Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform (Joint, Select), S1254 [27FE]
Committee to escort French President Emmanuel Macron into the House Chamber, H3509 [25AP]
Committee to escort the President, H726 [30JA]
Conferee: H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education and related agencies and continuing appropriations, S6101 [6SE]
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees, S6348 [26SE]
Articles and editorials
How Billy Graham Changed My Life, George W. Bush, Wall Street Journal, S1264 [28FE]
Our View—FEMA Aid for Churches, Joplin (MO) Globe, S43 [4JA]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]
Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]
Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]
Arla W. Harrell Post Office, Macon, MO: designate (see S. 3442), S6771 [10OC]
Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see S. 2430), S2342 [23AP]
——— provide that activities relative to training and readiness of Reserve components during a lapse in appropriations shall constitute voluntary services that may be accepted by the U.S. (see S. 2398), S1221 [26FE]
Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]
Bureau of Prisons: provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (see S. 1084), S5518 [31JY]
Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]
Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (see S. Con. Res. 35), S1244 [27FE]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see S. 2387), S6542 [4OC]
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 S. 2952), S2923 [24MY] (see S. 3749), S7586 [13DE]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S1948 [22MR]
Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: update Biotechnology and Agricultural Trade Program (see S. 3103), S4343 [21JN]
Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see S. 2835), S2643 [14MY]
Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S2644 [14MY]
Dept. of HHS: build a stronger health care workforce (see S. 3095), S4281 [20JN]
——— develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (see S. 382), S1165 [15FE]
——— include an act of unregulated custody transfer or ‘‘rehoming’’ in the definition of child abuse and neglect (see S. 3173), S4734 [28JN]
——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S1947 [22MR]
——— require States to adopt a centralized system to expedite placement of children in foster care or guardianship, or for adoption, across State lines, and provide grants to States to develop such a system (see S. 1257), S582 [30JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4916 [11JY]
Dept. of HUD: carry out a housing choice voucher mobility demonstration to encourage families receiving such voucher assistance to move to lower-poverty areas and expand access to opportunity areas (see S. 2945), S5109 [19JY]
Dept. of Justice: improve tracking of data on, and benefits paid to, public safety officers who are killed or disabled in the line of duty (see S. 2878), S2970 [4JN]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) on the Beat grant program (see S. 2774), S2554 [8MY]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1579 [8MR]
Dept. of State: establish Intercountry Adoption Advisory Committee (see S. 3396), S5991 [28AU]
——— require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (see S. 3163), S4734 [28JN]
Dept. of the Interior: enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (see S. 1095), S3982 [18JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see S. 2105), S4876 [10JY]
——— provide health, rehabilitation, and monetary benefits to children with spina bifida whose parents were exposed to herbicides while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see S. 3175), S4734 [28JN]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 339), S2517 [7MY]
District of Columbia: recognize opening of Museum of the Bible (see S. Res. 747), S8059 [2JA]
Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S6817 [11OC]
EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S1221 [26FE]
Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]
Families and domestic relations: prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see S. 2525), S1578 [8MR]
FCC: establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (see S. 2343), S1380 [6MR]
——— reform Mobility Phase II challenge process relative to mobile voice and wireless broadband coverage (see S. 2955), S2993 [5JN]
——— require telecommunications carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies (see S. 2973), S2924 [24MY]
Federal agencies and departments: increase access to agency guidance documents (see S. 2296), S1579 [8MR]
——— prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see S. 2391), S4344 [21JN]
Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 490), S2485 [26AP]
Firearms: improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (see S. 2135), S1244 [27FE]
Flags: provide for display of National League of Families POW/MIA flag at World War I Memorials (see S. 2758), S2440 [25AP]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 46), S1288 [28FE]
Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S6388 [28SE]
Freedom of religion: affirm importance as a fundamental human right and observe anniversary of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (see S. Con. Res. 32), S187 [16JA]
Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]
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 S. 3505), S6341 [26SE]
Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4345 [21JN]
——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see S. 3091), S4035 [19JN]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S4875 [10JY]
International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (see S. 720), S1735 [14MR]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn intercontinental ballistic missile development, implement sanctions to force weapon dismantlement, and plan for military contingencies to defend U.S. and regional security (see S. Res. 361), S653 [6FE]
Law enforcement officers: grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties (see S. 367), S2342 [23AP]
Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]
McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]
Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]
Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU]
National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: congratulate on achieving 200 member institutions (see S. Res. 620), S5991 [28AU]
National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see S. Res. 744), S8059 [2JA]
National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S5268 [24JY]
National Employee Ownership Month: designate (see S. Res. 665), S6732 [9OC]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 513), S2725 [16MY]
National Park Restoration Fund: establish from Federal land energy production revenues (see S. 2509), S2775 [17MY]
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 S. 3172), S4876 [10JY]
National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 645), S6277 [24SE]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 397), S841 [8FE]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]
National Travel and Tourism Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 534), S2991 [5JN]
National Voter Registration Day: designate (see S. Res. 640), S6224 [18SE]
NIH: study health and developmental effects of technology and media on infants, children, and adolescents (see S. 3286), S5423 [26JY]
Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see S. 3063), S6342 [26SE]
Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]
Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6223 [18SE]
——— improve operations, service, and transparency (see S. 2629), S3907 [13JN]
——— require mailing addresses to correspond with the physical address at which the mail will be delivered (see S. 2285), S2725 [16MY]
Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see S. 811), S1244 [27FE]
Research: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see S. 2956), S2923 [24MY]
Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7192 [28NO]
Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]
Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S1452 [7MR]
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 S. Con. Res. 38), S3294 [7JN]
SSA: enhance pre- and post-adoptive support services to help prevent children from entering the foster care system (see S. 3666), S7190 [28NO]
Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see S. 732), S840 [8FE]
——— allow limited 529 college savings programs funds to be used for elementary and secondary education, including homeschooling (see S. 3102), S4343 [21JN]
——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see S. 3332), S5832 [22AU]
——— extend the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to employer payments of qualified education loans (see S. 796), S5955 [27AU]
——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms (see S. 2420), S907 [13FE]
——— provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see S. 1042), S5955 [27AU]
——— reduce estate, gift, and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 3638), S7386 [10DE]
Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S6145 [12SE]
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 S. 2334), S2518 [7MY] (see S. 2823), S2623 [10MY]
U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5424 [26JY]
Weichhand, Rebecca T.: tribute (see S. Res. 717), S7357 [6DE]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see S. 2127), S5832 [22AU]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Alcoholic beverages: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (see S. Res. 649), S6304 [25SE]
Australia: commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation (see S. Con. Res. 41), S4875 [10JY]
Bush, George: authorize printing of commemorative document in memory (see S. Con. Res. 57), S7275 [4DE]
——— authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (see S. Con. Res. 56), S7256 [3DE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of George Bush (see S. Con. Res. 55), S7256 [3DE]
——— permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of John McCain (see S. Con. Res. 44), S5954 [27AU]
Citizenship: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see S. 2522), S1578 [8MR]
Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (see S. Con. Res. 54), S7242 [29NO]
——— authorize use of official Senate office funds to purchase pocket version (see S. Res. 712), S7242 [29NO]
Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 2961), S2924 [24MY]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize to accept certain properties in Missouri (see S. 3646), S7051 [15NO]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3158), S4733 [28JN]
Legislative branch of the Government: amend removal and transfer procedures for the inspectors general of the Library of Congress, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, and GPO (see S. 3748), S7509 [12DE]
McCain, John: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (see S. Con. Res. 43), S5954 [27AU]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]
National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S2724 [16MY]
National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 576), S5066 [18JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see S. 2670), S2141 [16AP]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see S. Res. 480), S2342 [23AP]
Taxation: provide families with more discretion in the use of, and contributions to, flexible spending accounts for health care services (see S. 2802), S2552 [8MY]
University of Central Missouri: tribute to women’s basketball team (see S. Res. 461), S2120 [12AP]
Cloture motions
Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]
Baiocco, Dana: nomination to the CPSC, S2761 [17MY], S2787 [21MY]
Boom, Claria Horn: nomination to be district judge, S1980 [22MR], S1999 [9AP]
Bounds, Ryan W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4934 [12JY], S5044 [18JY]
Branch, Elizabeth L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1149 [15FE], S1208 [26FE]
Broomes, John W.: nomination to be district judge, S1981 [22MR], S2110 [12AP]
Clarida, Richard: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman, S5818 [22AU], S5965 [28AU]
——— nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S5818 [22AU]
Clark, Jeffrey B.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S6698 [5OC], S6748 [10OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3756, S3757 [12JN], S3933, S3934, S3943 [14JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5412 [26JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5755 [21AU], S5875 [23AU]
Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2111 [12AP], S2137 [16AP], S2240 [18AP], S6803 [11OC], S6908 [13NO]
——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), S2761 [17MY], S2815 [22MY]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5411 [26JY], S5469 [31JY]
Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), S6697 [5OC], S6714 [9OC]
Dreiband, Eric S.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S6698 [5OC], S6789 [11OC]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3930 [14JN], S3973 [18JN]
Engelhardt, Kurt D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2464 [26AP], S2510 [7MY]
Evans, James R.: nomination to be Ambassador to Luxembourg, S2762 [17MY], S2897 [24MY]
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), S154 [11JA], S180 [16JA]
Feldman, Peter A.: nomination to the CPSC, S6209 [18SE], S6270 [24SE], S6292 [25SE]
Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S699 [7FE], S849 [9FE]
GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S305 [18JA], S351, S354 [19JA], S431 [22JA]
Grant, Britt Cagle: nomination to be circuit judge, S5411 [26JY], S5446 [30JY]
Grenell, Richard A.: nomination to be Ambassador to Germany, S2372 [24AP]
Haspel, Gina: nomination to be CIA Director, S2735, S2760 [17MY]
Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6399 [28SE], S6409 [1OC]
Hunt, Joseph H.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, S5818 [22AU]
Jennings, Rebecca Grady: nomination to be district judge, S1981 [22MR], S2111 [12AP]
Johnson, Lynn A.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Family Support, S5818 [22AU], S5948 [27AU]
Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6506 [3OC], S6564 [5OC]
Kelley, Karen Dunn: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Commerce, S7035 [15NO], S7112 [27NO]
McAleenan, Kevin K.: nomination to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, S1565 [8MR], S1731 [14MR]
McNamee, Bernard L.: nomination to FERC, S7222 [29NO], S7304 [5DE]
Ney, Paul C., Jr.: nomination to be Dept. of Defense General Counsel, S4720 [28JN], S4896 [11JY]
Oldham, Andrew S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4933 [12JY], S4983 [17JY]
Patelunas, Isabel M. Keenan: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Intelligence and Analysis, S5819 [22AU]
Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2372 [24AP], S2460 [26AP]
Quarles, Randal: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S4933 [12JY], S4981 [17JY]
Quattlebaum, A. Marvin, Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5611 [15AU]
Rettig, Charles P.: nomination to be IRS Commissioner, S6051 [6SE], S6132 [12SE]
Richardson, Julius N.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5682 [16AU]
Rodriguez, Fernando, Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2978 [5JN]
Roisman, Elad L.: nomination to the SEC, S6005 [28AU], S6021 [4SE]
Scudder, Michael Y.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP]
St. Eve, Amy J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP]
Stewart, James N.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S6699 [5OC]
Stras, David R.: nomination to be circuit judge, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]
Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), motion to proceed, S850 [9FE], S867 [12FE]
Vaden, Stephen A.: nomination to be Dept. of Agriculture General Counsel, S7035 [15NO], S7078 [26NO]
Vought, Russell: nomination to be OMB Deputy Director, S1149 [15FE], S1233 [27FE]
Wheeler, Andrew: nomination to be EPA Deputy Administrator, S1980 [22MR], S2084 [12AP]
Wier, Robert E.: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2957 [4JN]
Pledge of Allegiance
Senate, S1131 [15FE], S1885 [22MR], S6401 [1OC]
Privilege of the floor
House, Aaron, S7322 [5DE]
Ivanauskas, Robert, S7322 [5DE]
Remarks
Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, S272 [18JA]
——— prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), S272 [18JA], S541 [29JA]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), S272 [18JA]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S541 [29JA]
Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, S1760 [15MR], S1922 [22MR]
——— making continuing, S411 [21JA], S6201 [18SE], S7845 [19DE]
Armed Forces: provide flexibility in housing treatment of families of members undergoing a permanent change of station by allowing them to leave early or remain at their current duty station for up to six months (S. 1154), S2860 [23MY]
Branson, MO: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Table Rock Lake boat sinking, S5238 [24JY]
Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S7845–S7847 [19DE]
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 (S. 2952), S2899, S2906, S2907 [24MY]
——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 3749), S7540 [13DE]
Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1759 [15MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4481 [27JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3885 [13JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5549–S5551 [1AU], S5608 [15AU]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5608 [15AU], S5739, S5740 [21AU], S5874, S5879, S5905, S5906 [23AU]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, S6201 [18SE]
Dept. of Education: increase maximum discretionary Federal Pell Grants award, S5905 [23AU]
Dept. of HHS: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Suicide Prevention Lifeline funding, S5739 [21AU]
Dept. of HUD: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency, S1415 [7MR]
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), House amendment, S7845 [19DE]
Dept. of Labor: create a tiered awards program recognizing meaningful and verifiable efforts by employers to recruit, employ, and retain veterans (S. 438), S2860 [23MY]
——— promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment, S5879 [23AU]
Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), House amendment, S1922 [22MR]
Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), House amendment, S2860 [23MY]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5336 [25JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned care teams at departmental medical centers (S. 1873), S2860 [23MY]
——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, S2860 [23MY]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5739, S5740 [21AU], S5874, S5879, S5905, S5906 [23AU], S6201 [18SE]
——— making appropriations (S. 3158), S5049 [18JY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S5336 [25JY]
Diseases and disorders: Alzheimer’s disease research funding, S5874, S5879 [23AU]
Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, S5049 [18JY]
——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, S146 [11JA]
Economy: impact of Government regulations, S2062 [11AP]
——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1415 [7MR]
Excellence in Mental Health Act: impact, S7395 [11DE]
FAA: reauthorize programs, S6779 [11OC]
FDA: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), S5341 [25JY]
——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), unanimous-consent request, S5340 [25JY]
FEMA: clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities (S. 1823), S43 [4JA]
GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S411 [21JA]
Graham, Billy: tribute (S.J. Res. 53), S1264, S1265 [28FE]
Haspel, Gina: nomination to be CIA Director, S2578 [9MY]
Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), House amendment, S6779 [11OC]
Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S411 [21JA]
——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S943 [14FE]
Iran: condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system, S42 [4JA]
James, R.D.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works, S492 [24JA]
Kansas City, MO: tribute to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, S5048 [18JY]
Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S4898 [11JY], S6043 [6SE], S6475 [3OC], S6576 [5OC]
——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6475 [3OC], S6576 [5OC]
Law enforcement officers: provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers (S. 867), S2663 [15MY]
March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, S272 [18JA]
Missouri: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2662 [15MY]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 704), S7151 [28NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 704), S7151 [28NO]
National Correctional Officers Week: observance, S2591 [9MY]
National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening, S2663 [15MY]
National Police Week: observance, S2662 [15MY]
Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2407 [25AP]
Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2577 [9MY]
——— Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S2578 [9MY]
Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, S7150 [28NO]
Senate Rules: improve procedures for consideration of nominations (S. Res. 355), S2408 [25AP]
Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S411 [21JA]
Sports: tribute to Negro leagues baseball, S5048, S5049 [18JY]
Supreme Court: nominee selection process, S6576 [5OC]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S677 [7FE], S2061 [11AP], S3013 [6JN], S4264 [20JN]
Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S943 [14FE]
Reports filed
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3158) (S. Rept. 115–289), S4731 [28JN]
Nomination of Benjamin Hovland to the Election Assistance Commission: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S7318 [5DE]
Nomination of Donald L. Palmer to the Election Assistance Commission: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S7318 [5DE]
Senate Rules Procedures for Consideration of Nominations Improvement: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 355), S2552 [8MY]
Texts of
S. 3748, Improving the Inspector General Process for Legislative Branch Instrumentalities Act, S7510 [12DE]
Tributes
Arsht, Adrienne, S6275• [24SE]
Bush, George, S7266 [4DE]
Cochran, Senator, S1896 [22MR]
House, Aaron, S7304 [5DE]
McCain, John, S5979 [28AU]
McCain, Senator, S5549 [1AU]
McCaskill, Senator, S7557 [13DE]
McConnell, Senator, S3885 [13JN]
Pollard, Matthew, S2458 [26AP]
Schoendienst, Albert F. (Red), S3290• [7JN]
Van Der Meid, Theodore, S2408 [25AP]
BLUNT ROCHESTER, LISA (a Representative from Delaware)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4673 [23MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]
AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H733 [30JA]
American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7735 [31JY]
American Heart Month: observance (see H. Res. 752), H1334 [27FE]
Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see H.R. 4202), H1076 [8FE]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9408 [28SE]
Armed Forces: 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]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]
Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3445 [18AP]
Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (see H.R. 3613), H1267 [26FE]
Buy American Act: standardize and extend certain provisions (see H.R. 5137), H1340 [1MR]
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), H5749 [26JN]
Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]
Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H903 [6FE]
Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]
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]
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: reauthorize and expand Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program to encourage purchase of fruits and vegetables under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5563), H3441 [18AP]
——— remove certain limitations relative to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs (see H.R. 3738), H3783 [7MY]
Dept. of Commerce: provide trade adjustment assistance to certain firms adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see H.R. 6396), H7729 [26JY]
Dept. of Education: improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7720 [26JY]
——— 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]
Dept. of HHS: authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (see H.R. 6174), H5649 [25JN]
——— establish and operate recovery home certification programs (see H.R. 5100), H3576 [25AP]
——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see H.R. 959), H3506 [24AP]
——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H733 [30JA]
——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (see H.R. 6586), H7722 [26JY]
——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H4694 [23MY]
——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H7728 [26JY]
——— submit biennial plan to reduce rate of maternal mortality (see H.R. 5761), H3929 [10MY]
Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8886 [25SE]
Dept. of the Interior: provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H676 [29JA]
Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H8886 [25SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H784 [5FE]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H784 [5FE]
Drugs: ensure equitable distribution of resources to address opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 5109), H1333 [27FE]
——— 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), H5981 [29JN]
Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]
Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see H.R. 4884), H1214 [15FE]
——— protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H6112 [11JY]
Employment: 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: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]
——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see H.R. 4902), H2043 [22MR]
——— 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), H7743 [3AU]
Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H4848 [6JN]
FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]
——— revise sponsorship identification rules to require disclosure of significant donors to persons paying for broadcasts of political matters or matters involving issues of public importance (see H.R. 1439), H4694 [23MY]
Federal agencies and departments: improve reporting about animal testing and alternative test method use by Federal agencies (see H.R. 816), H1267 [26FE]
Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H625 [22JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]
FEMA: reauthorize Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6609), H7723 [26JY]
Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (see H.R. 4240), H1336 [27FE]
——— increase age at which a rifle or shotgun may be acquired from a federally licensed firearms dealer (see H.R. 5398), H3050 [26MR]
——— prohibit a Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5090), H1266 [26FE]
——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H1336 [27FE]
——— prohibit transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer (see H.R. 6654), H10104 [11DE]
——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]
Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7943 [7SE]
Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]
Government: prioritize obligations and appropriate emergency funding for continued pay for the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers if statutory debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap (see H.R. 1536), H629 [25JA]
Health: recognize cardiovascular disease as leading cause of preventable death and disability and as a global public health crisis (see H. Res. 752), H1334 [27FE]
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), H7729 [26JY]
——— prohibit Members from using congressional offices for personal overnight accommodations and allow a tax deduction for living expenses incurred by Members (see H.R. 5845), H4137 [16MY]
Immigration: 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), H5978 [28JN]
——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]
——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2902), H3750 [3MY]
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), H1654 [15MR]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]
Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 2106), H2043 [22MR]
Law enforcement officers: establish grant program for States that establish standards for education and training programs concerning civilian and law enforcement encounters during traffic stops and other in-person encounters (see H.R. 7281), H10338 [19DE]
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]
Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H6112 [11JY]
Medicare: codify and permanently extend hospital wage index imputed rural floor (see H.R. 6855), H9153 [27SE]
——— provide for a special enrollment period for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 5104), H1443 [6MR]
——— provide for patient protection by establishing safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare providers (see H.R. 5052), H5749 [26JN]
Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H1221 [20FE]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4778 [5JN]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H9821 [10DE]
National Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]
National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]
National Senior Corps Week: designate (see H. Res. 859), H3835 [8MY]
National Vitiligo Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 757), H1334 [27FE]
National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]
National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]
Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 455), H6465 [17JY]
NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H3507 [24AP]
NOAA: make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see H.R. 4525), H405 [16JA]
Patents: strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H4243 [18MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H1374 [5MR]
——— guarantee funding for navigator programs to provide assistance in choosing health plans and increase outreach and education about plan options and financial support availability (see H.R. 7102), H9459 [30OC]
——— provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 4784), H169 [11JA]
Philadelphia Eagles (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 735), H1075 [8FE]
Phillips, Velvalea H. Rodgers: tribute (see H. Res. 863), H3742 [27AP]
Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic corporations (see H.R. 1615), H4694 [23MY]
——— 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), H4850 [6JN]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 15), H4778 [5JN]
——— 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]
Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H8172 [12SE]
Russia: impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]
Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]
Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]
——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H1608 [14MR]
——— expand credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals (see H.R. 5536), H3396 [17AP]
——— increase low-income housing credit (see H.R. 6542), H7735 [31JY]
Technology: promote a 21st century artificial intelligence workforce (see H.R. 4829), H552 [18JA]
Transportation Security Administration: ensure aviation security fees are used to finance costs of aviation security screening by repealing requirement that a portion of such fees be deposited into the Treasury (see H.R. 2514), H1075 [8FE]
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]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (see H.R. 5787), H3975 [15MY]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]
Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]
Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1818), H4584 [22MY]
Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 53), H3053 [29MR]
Workers’ Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 850), H3706 [26AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Crime: require automatic sealing of certain minor nonviolent criminal records (see H.R. 6669), H7754 [14AU] (see H.R. 6677), H7772 [24AU]
Delaware: revise boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (see H.R. 4880), H629 [25JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see H.R. 6483), H7154 [24JY]
Constitutional authority statements
Crime: require automatic sealing of certain minor nonviolent criminal records (H.R. 6669), H7754 [14AU]
——— require automatic sealing of certain minor nonviolent criminal records (H.R. 6677), H7772 [24AU]
Delaware: revise boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (H.R. 4880), H629 [25JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (H.R. 6483), H7155 [24JY]
Letters
Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform: by, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4000 [16MY]
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), H1188 [15FE]
Austin, Steve: Congressional Fire Services Institute Mason Lankford Fire Leadership Award recipient, E469• [16AP], E479• [17AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work-capable requirements and use E-verify system to assure recipients of training are legal immigrants, H4188 [17MY]
——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program, H7938 [7SE]
——— provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (H.R. 6483), H7692 [26JY]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4055 [16MY], H4181, H4188 [17MY], H5369 [21JN], H7938 [7SE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10146 [12DE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4000 [16MY]
——— retain science-based nutrition standards in Federal school meals programs, H4181 [17MY]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H4000, H4055 [16MY], H5369 [21JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4676 [23MY]
——— recognize importance of Dover AFB, DE, H4676 [23MY]
Employment: strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (S. 2994), H6562 [19JY]
Labor unions: importance, H667 [29JA]
McMichael, William (Mike): National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Emergency Medical Services Advocate of the Year Award recipient, E457• [13AP]
Supreme Court: hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, H667 [29JA]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (H.R. 5787), H9478 [13NO]
Votes: position on missed, H5221• [15JN], E187• [14FE]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H3970 [15MY]
Tributes
Elkins, Steve, E409• [10AP]
Fennell, Drewry N., E272• [7MR]
Kimmel, Morton, E369• [26MR]
Wolfe, Jamie, E1288• [25SE]
Wright, George C., Jr., E11• [8JA]
BLYTHEVILLE, AR
Remarks in Senate
Jones, Matt: American Optometric Association Young Optometrist of the Year award recipient, S3759 [12JN]
BOARDMAN, SANDRA
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S104 [9JA]
BOAST, MATTHEW
Letters
Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3557 [25AP]
BOATS see Ships and Vessels
BOBBITT, McKENZIE
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S1219 [26FE]
BOCA RATON, FL
Remarks in House
Rotary Club of Boca Raton: tribute to Opal Award recipients, E77 [19JA]
——— tribute to Teacher of the Year Award recipients, E445 [12AP]
BOCHCO, STEVEN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E410 [10AP]
BOCHER, GORDON L. (BOX)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E790 [7JN]
BODEN, PAUL
Testimonies
Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival, H5190 [14JN]
BODIN, ZACH
Remarks in House
National Association of Students Against Gun Violence: tribute, E571 [27AP]
BOECKERS, CHRIS
Remarks in House
Minnesota: tribute to FBI Director’s Award for Excellence recipients, H8180 [13SE]
BOEHNER, JOHN (a former Representative from Ohio)
Remarks in House relative to
House of Representatives: process to elect Speaker of the House in 2015, H3137–H3139 [11AP]
BOEING CO.
Remarks in Senate
North Charleston, SC: decision of Boeing Co., factory employees to unionize, S2959 [4JN]
BOEY, VALERIE
Remarks in House
Tribute, H4691 [23MY]
BOISE, ID
Remarks in House
Naerebout, Bob: Catholic Diocese of Boise, ID, Bishop Michael Driscoll Award recipient, E612 [9MY]
Remarks in Senate
Micron Technology, Inc.: anniversary, S6435 [2OC]
BOKO HARAM (terrorist organization)
Bills and resolutions
Terrorism: 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 S. Res. 460), S2120 [12AP] (see H. Res. 896), H3977 [15MY]
Remarks in House
Terrorism: role of women in terrorist activities, E234 [27FE]
Remarks in Senate
Terrorism: 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 (S. Res. 460), S2474 [26AP]
Texts of
S. Res. 460, condemn Boko Haram (terrorist organization), 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, S2125 [12AP]
BOLDEN, CAROLYN E.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S7428 [11DE]
BOLGER-WITHERSPOON, HAWTHORN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E423 [10AP]
BOLING, JOHN
Letters
Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act, S7225 [29NO]
BOLIVIA, PLURINATIONAL STATE OF
Remarks in House
Human rights: violations, H6468 [18JY]
BOLLARD, GREG
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5579 [1AU]
BOLOGNINI, MICHAEL
Letters
Nuclear Waste Policy Act amendments, H3895 [10MY]
BOLTON, JOHN R.
Remarks in House
Executive Office of the President: elimination of position of special assistant to the President and Cybersecurity Coordinator, H3957 [15MY]
BOLTON, NY
Remarks in House
Bolton Volunteer Fire Co.: anniversary, E1391 [12OC]
BOLTON LANDING, NY
Remarks in House
Lake George Land Conservancy (organization): anniversary, E1159 [17AU]
BOLYARD, TIMOTHY A.
Remarks in House
Tribute, H7925 [7SE]
BOMBINGS see Terrorism
BONAMICI, SUZANNE (a Representative from Oregon)
Amendments
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4930 [7JN]
FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3653 [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), H3653 [26AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Ahmad, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor: tribute (see H. Res. 1125), H10171 [12DE]
Air pollution: establish a cost of climate pollution from greenhouse gases for carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide to be used by Federal agencies (see H.R. 3981), H9526 [14NO]
——— preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H3060 [5AP]
Alcoholic beverages: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (see H. Res. 766), H1503 [8MR]
Animals: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (see H. Res. 401), H3979 [15MY]
——— 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: 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), H4694 [23MY]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9449 [26OC] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]
Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H1729 [20MR]
Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]
Bureau of the Census: making appropriations (see H.R. 4013), H678 [29JA]
——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 5359), H3064 [9AP]
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), H3052 [29MR] (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), H4210 [17MY]
Chetco River: make technical corrections to National Wild and Scenic Rivers System segment designations (see H.R. 6546), H7721 [26JY]
Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 2095), H4694 [23MY]
Climate: cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see H.R. 4889), H3316 [13AP]
——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]
Coastal zones: require research in coastal sustainability and resilience to ensure continued Federal implementation and advancement of coastal resiliency efforts (see H.R. 6288), H6042 [10JY]
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (see H.R. 6207), H9092 [26SE]
Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 2567), H1477 [7MR]
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 356), H1478 [7MR]
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]
Crime: expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see H.R. 398), H7758 [21AU]
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: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H5022 [8JN]
——— expand eligibility of students to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 3875), H10104 [11DE]
——— prevent changing of regulations governing provision of waivers under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 7372), H10587 [21DE]
——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see H.R. 5485), H4584 [22MY]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit research and development, production, and deployment of Trident D5 low-yield nuclear warhead (see H.R. 6840), H9574 [20NO]
——— prohibit use of funds for exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities (see H.R. 4980), H7728 [26JY]
Dept. of Education: establish work-based learning opportunities pilot grant program for eligible institutions of higher education (see H.R. 7376), H10510 [20DE]
——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7720 [26JY]
——— 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), H10587 [21DE]
Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see H.R. 5102), H3444 [18AP]
——— award grants to States to establish comprehensive resources for prescribers to consult when helping patients manage pain and identifying signs of substance use disorders (see H.R. 1375), H3342 [16AP]
——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (see H.R. 5889), H5022 [8JN]
——— ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 3545), H3343 [16AP] (see H.R. 5795), H4139 [16MY]
——— ensure that federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based (see H.R. 5272), H3343 [16AP]
——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]
——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (see H.R. 5890), H5022 [8JN]
——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H731 [30JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9424 [9OC]
——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H5749 [26JN]
Dept. of HUD: meet the needs of homeless children, youth, and families, and honor assessments and priorities of local communities (see H.R. 1511), H3397 [17AP]
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), H1544 [13MR]
——— make grants to nonprofit organizations to offer legal assistance to certain aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients, and refugees (see H.R. 858), H404 [16JA]
——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1544 [13MR]
——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H6589 [19JY]
——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]
——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see H.R. 5551), H6264 [16JY]
Dept. of Labor: issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 7141), H9567 [16NO]
——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H478 [17JA]
Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8732 [17SE]
Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7685 [25JY]
——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H133 [10JA]
——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H738 [2FE]
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), H4730 [24MY]
——— require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 103), H3397 [17AP]
Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 6043), H7921 [6SE]
——— establish an interagency task force to improve Federal response to families impacted by substance abuse disorders (see H.R. 5891), H5022 [8JN]
——— protect States and individuals in States that have laws which permit the use of cannabis (see H.R. 4779), H478 [17JA]
Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]
Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H10512 [20DE]
Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]
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]
——— publish maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin (see H.R. 7078), H9438 [19OC]
——— 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), H7724 [26JY]
Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]
Families and domestic relations: ensure immigration status does not disqualify a parent or guardian for placement of a foster child and make policy changes to keep children of detained or deported parents with their families (see H.R. 5414), H4584 [22MY]
FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]
Federal agencies and departments: address environmental justice through agency actions and permitting decisions and strengthen legal protections against environmental injustice for low-income and minority communities (see H.R. 4114), H6175 [12JY]
——— guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4875), H630 [25JA]
——— requi