COSTA, JIM (a Representative from California)

Appointments

Committee to escort the Speaker-elect to the Chair, H4 [3JA]

NATO Parliamentary Assembly, H1509 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy and protect health providers ability to provide reproductive services (see H.R. 2975), H7497 [9AU]

Agriculture: improve job opportunities, benefits, and security for undocumented alien farmworkers (see H.R. 641), H716 [17JA]

AID: strengthen implementation of policies that advance early childhood development internationally and provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries (see H.R. 4864), H9223 [3DE]

Air pollution: support U.S. clean vehicle emissions standards and defend authority of States under the Clean Air Act to protect the people of those States from harmful air pollution (see H. Con. Res. 65), H7835 [19SE]

Alcoholic beverages: recognize successful State-based alcohol regulation since the creation of an effective system of independent beer, wine, and spirits distribution (see H. Res. 285), H4168 [23MY]

——— reform taxation (see H.R. 1175), H5168 [25JN]

American Farm Bureau Federation: anniversary of national convention (see H. Res. 45), H1214 [24JA]

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 379), H7490 [2AU]

American Legion: anniversary (see H. Res. 539), H7708 [12SE]

Animals: outlaw practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (see H.R. 724), H5728 [11JY]

Armed Forces: authorize enlistment of certain aliens who entered the U.S. as children and are unlawfully present and provide a way for such aliens to be lawfully admitted to the U.S. through U.S. military service (see H.R. 3400), H5035 [21JN]

——— authorize location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor members that served on active duty in support of Global War on Terrorism (see H.R. 5046), H9257 [4DE]

——— authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 4807), H8910 [15NO]

——— oppose ban on transgender members, reject claims for basis of such ban, and urge Dept. of Defense to not reinstate the ban (see H. Res. 124), H2043 [19FE]

——— prohibit introduction into hostilities in Venezuela without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 1004), H2317 [28FE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H.J. Res. 37), H1351 [4FE]

——— review service of certain members during World War I to determine if such members should be awarded the Medal of Honor and authorize such award based on results of the review (see H.R. 2249), H7483 [30JY]

Armenia: commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage education and understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity (see H. Res. 296), H3128 [8AP]

——— reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and congratulate on peaceful and constitutional leadership transition and democratic parliamentary elections recognized as free and fair (see H. Res. 452), H5169 [25JN]

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. 190), H2584 [7MR]

Bahamas: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 4272), H7716 [16SE]

Bureau of Reclamation: require an infrastructure needs assessment report listing major repair and rehabilitation needs at water delivery system facilities (see H.R. 1268), H2043 [19FE]

Bureau of the Census: provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 732), H2505 [6MR]

California: designate certain Federal lands as wilderness (see H.R. 2199), H8082 [27SE]

CDC: award grants to develop programs to increase health care providers’ awareness of coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever) (see H.R. 5438), H10306 [16DE]

——— expand National Violent Death Reporting System and improve incidence of data collection on sexual orientation and gender identity (see H.R. 3280), H4695 [13JN]

——— reauthorize education campaign to increase young women’s knowledge of breast health and occurrence of breast cancer (see H.R. 4078), H10265 [14DE]

Central America: support people and strengthen U.S. national security by addressing root causes of migration from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (see H.R. 3524), H7755 [17SE]

Children and youth: call for elimination of sexual violence against girls through data-driven in-country reforms (see H. Res. 723), H9121 [20NO]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1968), H4121 [22MY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 7), H1331 [30JA]

Climate Action Rebate Fund: create to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide rebates to consumers, encourage innovation of clean energy technologies, and create new economic opportunities (see H.R. 4051), H8090 [1OC]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1257), H2273 [27FE]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture: establish (see H.R. 4132), H8960 [18NO]

Congress: rename Office of Technology Assessment as Congressional Office of Technology and revise functions and duties of the Office (see H.R. 4426), H12211 [18DE]

Copyrights: establish an alternative dispute resolution program for copyright small claims (see H.R. 2426), H7536 [6SE]

Corps of Engineers: repeal Presidential authority to terminate or defer civil works projects funding for national defense or emergencies (see H.R. 1137), H2036 [14FE]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see H.R. 1423), H7560 [9SE]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, reform political campaign finance system, and support statehood for the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1), H361 [9JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: prevent changing of regulations governing provision of waivers under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5349), H9346 [6DE]

——— reverse declining milk consumption in schools (see H.R. 3125), H4342 [5JN]

——— treat attendance at an institution of higher education the same as work in determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 4297), H7704 [12SE]

Dept. of Commerce: prepare and submit reports to Congress on role of telecommunications in hate crimes (see H.R. 1934), H5776 [12JY]

Dept. of Defense: carry out a program to enhance preparation of students in Junior ROTC for careers in computer science and cybersecurity (see H.R. 3266), H10263 [13DE]

Dept. of Education: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 943), H7755 [17SE]

——— make grants to institutions of higher education to pay costs of obtaining a U.S. passport for underserved students to participate in study abroad programs (see H.R. 3503), H7755 [17SE]

——— provide for long-term improvement of public school facilities (see H.R. 865), H1332 [30JA]

——— provide for refinancing and recalculation of certain Federal student loans (see H.R. 1899), H2884 [27MR]

——— require institutions of higher education to disclose hazing incidents (see H.R. 662), H8096 [4OC]

——— update postsecondary student data system to ensure students and families have access to accurate and complete information on student outcomes (see H.R. 1766), H9296 [5DE]

Dept. of Energy: establish Clean School Bus Grant Program (see H.R. 3973), H7463 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for housing programs that offer comprehensive services and intensive case management for homeless individuals and families (see H.R. 1978), H2916 [28MR]

——— authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 4550), H8080 [27SE]

——— authorize services to be provided to individuals under 60 with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder with neurological or organic brain dysfunction (see H.R. 1903), H5270 [2JY]

——— develop a national strategic action plan and program to assist health professionals in preparing for and responding to the public health effects of climate change (see H.R. 1243), H2919 [28MR]

——— 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. 647), H6001 [17JY]

——— issue grants to train students, teachers, and school personnel to understand, recognize, prevent, and respond to signs of human trafficking and exploitation in children and youth (see H.R. 4388), H9296 [5DE]

——— prohibit sale or distribution of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21 (see H.R. 2411), H9176 [22NO]

——— provide social service agencies with resources to provide services to meet urgent needs of Holocaust survivors to age in place with dignity, comfort, security, and quality of life (see H.R. 4077), H7526 [27AU]

——— reauthorize and modernize Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 1695), H2797 [25MR]

——— reauthorize autism-related research and programs (see H.R. 1058), H3926 [16MY]

——— reauthorize Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (see H.R. 776), H4167 [23MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: increase number of Agriculture Specialists and support staff in U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations (see H.R. 4482), H7901 [24SE]

——— notify State and local officials, Congress, and affected voters of credible evidence of an unauthorized intrusion into an election system and if it could have altered voter information (see H.R. 3529), H7708 [12SE]

——— prohibit funding to implement ‘‘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. 3222), H7506 [16AU]

——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection provision of initial health screenings, adequate medical care, water, nutrition, hygiene, sanitation, and living accommodations for detainees (see H.R. 3239), H4627 [12JN]

Dept. of Justice: allow use of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to develop court processes to allow family members to petition courts to block dangerous individuals from purchasing weapons (see H.R. 1236), H7597 [10SE]

——— condemn invalidation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions on preexisting conditions and other health coverage and reverse position in Texas v. U.S. (see H. Res. 271), H2988 [2AP]

——— extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 1327), H2099 [25FE]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit States and municipalities from adopting certain laws and ordinances relative to Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 3515), H5729 [11JY]

Dept. of State: ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals from entering the U.S. (see H.R. 3252), H4920 [19JN]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 1581), H12292 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish grant program to close gaps in access to safe drinking water (see H.R. 5347), H9346 [6DE]

——— permanently authorize Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (see H.R. 3043), H8228 [17OC]

——— provide financial assistance to California for nutria eradication and control (see H.R. 3399), H5035 [21JN]

——— support non-Federal investments in water infrastructure improvements in the Sacramento Valley (see H.R. 1435), H5168 [25JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide interest-free loans to Federal employees and District of Columbia employees affected by a Government shutdown (see H.R. 657), H717 [17JA]

Dept. of Transportation: ensure authorizations to foreign air carriers to operate in the U.S. comply with certain labor standards or labor-related rights and principles (see H.R. 3632), H9059 [19NO]

——— establish a grant program for installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure along National Highway System (see H.R. 2616), H7525 [27AU]

——— extend regulatory deadline for emergency relief transportation projects to advance to construction (see H.R. 3193), H4431 [11JN]

——— include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects (see H.R. 2692), H3926 [16MY]

——— require development of public transportation operations safety risk reduction programs to improve transit worker and pedestrian safety (see H.R. 1139), H12308 [3JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see H.R. 4305), H9180 [26NO]

——— classify veterans who participated in cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on the Marshall Islands as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities (see H.R. 1377), H2317 [28FE]

——— develop and implement a plan to hire medical center directors (see H.R. 1360), H2232 [26FE]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 95), H2505 [6MR]

——— enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 578), H601 [15JA]

——— 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), H4349 [6JN]

——— expand membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (see H.R. 3582), H7153 [18JY]

——— provide certain employees of Members of Congress and certain State or local government employees with access to case-tracking information (see H.R. 628), H676 [16JA]

——— provide for presumption of service connection for diseases associated with herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served offshore of Vietnam (see H.R. 299), H2505 [6MR]

——— provide hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for veterans discharged from the Armed Forces by reason of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 2931), H8299 [21OC]

——— provide permanent appropriations to award grants to veterans service organizations for transportation of highly rural veterans (see H.R. 4589), H8103 [8OC]

——— treat digitized records as originals for purposes of claims (see H.R. 4588), H8103 [8OC]

Depts. of Homeland Security and HHS: notify Congress, hold congressional hearings, and limit agency authority to invoke executive privilege to avoid testifying relative to deaths of foreign nationals in U.S. custody (see H.R. 3660), H5729 [11JY]

Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal Post Office Building, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 5317), H10611 [17DE]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 555), H4314 [4JN]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 5), H2714 [13MR]

Diseases and disorders: issue semipostal stamp to support diabetes prevention (see H.R. 4914), H8742 [8NO]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 51), H8459 [23OC]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H10306 [16DE]

Egypt: enact reforms to ensure Coptic Christians have the same rights and opportunities as other Egyptian citizens and take steps to end attacks on Christians (see H. Res. 49), H9123 [20NO]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (see H.R. 3501), H5826 [15JY]

EPA: alleviate ethanol blend wall under the renewable fuel program (see H.R. 2540), H3473 [7MY]

——— conduct research on wildfire smoke (see H.R. 4924), H8677 [30OC]

——— reauthorize diesel emissions reduction program (see H.R. 1768), H5913 [16JY]

FAA: provide funding from Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FAA activities in the event of a Government shutdown (see H.R. 1108), H9175 [22NO]

FCC: clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (see H.R. 3375), H7153 [18JY]

FDA: define the term natural cheese (see H.R. 4487), H8145 [15OC]

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. 2592), H3500 [8MY]

——— reduce number of members, revise method of selection and terms of service of members, and distribute the powers between the Chair and the remaining members (see H.R. 1272), H12211 [18DE]

Federal agencies and departments: provide for disclosure of cost, performance, and areas of duplication among Federal programs and leverage existing data to achieve a functional Federal program inventory (see H.R. 3830), H7598 [10SE]

——— require the White House and each agency to provide an official website in the most commonly used languages in the U.S. other than English and other languages deemed appropriate (see H.R. 4809), H8455 [23OC]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 67), H203 [3JA]

——— 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. 2478), H4629 [12JN]

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. 3463), H7560 [9SE]

——— provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 1154), H7559 [9SE]

FEMA: allow repair, expansion, and construction without elevation, of agricultural structures located in special flood hazard zones under the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 830), H1519 [11FE]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 1595), H4345 [5JN]

Firearms: regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 1296), H2038 [15FE]

——— require a background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 8), H721 [17JA]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 737), H1350 [4FE]

Flags: designate a Purple Heart Flag (see H.R. 5237), H9181 [26NO]

——— require that the POW/MIA flag be displayed on all days that the flag of the U.S. is displayed on certain Federal property (see H.R. 1579), H3963 [17MY]

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. 2153), H8596 [29OC]

——— prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 1055), H9170 [21NO]

Foreign policy: emphasize importance of foreign alliances and partnerships in advancing U.S. interests and security (see H. Res. 222), H2888 [27MR]

——— reaffirm importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in U.S. foreign policy (see H. Res. 221), H2888 [27MR]

Foreign trade: prohibit commercial exports of certain nonlethal crowd control items and defense articles and services to the Hong Kong Disciplined Services (see H.R. 4270), H8098 [4OC]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 1450), H2719 [13MR]

GAO: provide for a joint session of House and Senate budget committees to receive a presentation on the audited financial statement of the Executive branch (see H. Con. Res. 68), H8054 [26SE]

Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS: tribute (see H. Res. 705), H8879 [14NO]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): commend work, affirm U.S. financial commitment, and urge donor and recipient countries to increase pledges and meet commitments (see H. Res. 517), H7526 [27AU]

Gold Star Father’s Day: designate (see H. Res. 706), H8909 [15NO]

Helen Fabela Chávez Memorial Post Office Building, Brawley, CA: designate (see H.R. 3825), H7149 [18JY]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see H. Res. 234), H8083 [27SE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 561), H7773 [18SE]

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. 307), H7525 [27AU]

Hmong New Year: observance (see H. Res. 573), H7866 [20SE]

Hong Kong: address political demonstrators’ demands, condemn use of force against demonstrators and characterization of protests as riots, and express concern relative to Chinese extradition bill (see H. Res. 543), H8098 [4OC]

——— issue certification of autonomy, identify human rights violators, protect U.S. citizens and businesses, assess enforcement of certain export regulations, and clarify admissability of visa applicants (see H.R. 3289), H8097 [4OC]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 693), H3963 [17MY]

House of Representatives: require States to conduct redistricting through independent commissions (see H.R. 3572), H5257 [27JN]

Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 527), H7467 [25JY]

Hunger: recognize importance of U.S. leadership to accelerate global progress against maternal and child malnutrition and support commitment of AID to global nutrition through its multi-sectoral nutrition strategy (see H. Res. 189), H7560 [9SE]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens known as Dreamers as well as for people covered by Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure (see H.R. 6), H2678 [12MR]

——— eliminate per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 1044), H1458 [7FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 541), H543 [14JA]

——— oppose threat to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border and blocking of funds to address root causes of migration and affirm asylum-seeking individuals have a right to due process and humane treatment (see H. Res. 287), H3102 [4AP]

——— protect health and safety of children in immigration detention (see H.R. 3918), H7241 [23JY]

——— provide that an alien may not be denied admission to the U.S. because of religion (see H.R. 590), H674 [16JA]

——— reform H–2A program for nonimmigrant agricultural workers to earn legal status and provide employer flexibility, and establish mandatory E-verify program for employment eligibility (see H.R. 4916), H8677 [30OC] (see H.R. 5038), H8783 [12NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1878), H5203 [26JN]

Information technology: create and implement an inter-agency strategy to secure fifth generation (5G) and future technology and infrastructure in the U.S. and with strategic allies (see H.R. 2881), H10259 [12DE]

Inter-American Foundation: anniversary (see H. Res. 649), H8742 [8NO]

International Day of Persons With Disabilities: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 738), H9222 [3DE]

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. 752), H10263 [13DE]

Iraq: support secure return of minority communities displaced by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and development of plan for stabilization and security of affected regions (see H. Res. 259), H7473 [25JY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 1837), H4434 [11JN]

——— condemn firing of rockets by terrorist groups, support right of self-defense, commend U.S. provision of military assistance, and express concern over humanitarian situation in Gaza (see H. Res. 727), H9349 [6DE]

——— oppose global boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement, urge negotiated solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and support U.S.-Israel scientific and technological cooperation in civilian areas (see H. Res. 246), H2924 [29MR]

Jose Ramos Post Office Building, Whittier, CA: designate (see H.R. 3144), H4343 [5JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide permanent, dedicated funding (see H.R. 3195), H5261 [27JN]

LeMond, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3589), H5826 [15JY]

LGBTQ Equality Day: designate (see H. Res. 465), H5201 [26JN]

Liechtenstein: anniversary (see H. Res. 69), H10017 [10DE]

Marilyn Monroe Post Office, Van Nuys, CA: designate (see H.R. 1252), H2030 [14FE]

McAuliffe, Christa: mint commemorative coins with proceeds from sales going to For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics program (see H.R. 500), H2747 [14MR]

Medicaid: require a State child health plan to include certain lead screening coverage (see H.R. 3842), H12211 [18DE]

Medicare: coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 1530), H3926 [16MY]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1948), H9296 [5DE]

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 (see H.R. 129), H205 [3JA]

——— reduce rate of pay during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 211), H209 [3JA]

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. 1396), H4919 [19JN]

National and Community Service Administration: establish (see H.R. 3464), H5165 [25JN]

National Clean Energy Week: designate (see H. Res. 565), H7991 [25SE]

National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance (see H. Con. Res. 60), H7775 [18SE]

National Donate Life Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 315), H3264 [12AP]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 1865), H2795 [25MR]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 35), H1244 [28JA]

National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 682), H9296 [5DE]

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. 1225), H3503 [8MY]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1830), H2754 [18MR]

National security: recognize interdependence of diplomacy, development, and defense as critical to effective national security (see H. Res. 220), H2888 [27MR]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 556), H7705 [12SE]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see H. Res. 628), H8143 [15OC]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 171), H2367 [5MR]

National World War II Memorial: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 4681), H8143 [15OC]

Native American Heritage Day: observance (see H. Res. 682), H9296 [5DE]

Native Americans: reauthorize program to ensure survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages (see H.R. 912), H9388 [9DE]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment to transatlantic security and stability and recognize that U.S. leadership is vital to NATO’s core tasks of collective defense, crisis management, and cooperative security (see H. Res. 291), H3100 [4AP]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 501), H5999 [17JY]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see H. Res. 754), H9387 [9DE]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for continued advancement of partnership, reconciliation, and mutual trust and encourage continued respect for provisions (see H. Res. 585), H8542 [28OC]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish Improve Health Insurance Affordability Fund to provide for certain reinsurance payments to lower premiums in the individual health insurance market (see H.R. 1425), H2828 [26MR]

Paul Eaton Post Office Building, Montclair, CA: designate (see H.R. 3329), H4771 [18JN]

Peace Corps: reauthorize and provide new opportunities and benefits, increase monthly allowances and compensation, extend hiring preference, and update security for volunteers (see H.R. 3456), H5776 [12JY]

Petty Officer 2d Class (SEAL) Matthew G. Axelson Post Office Building, Cupertino, CA: designate (see H.R. 4672), H9171 [21NO]

Political campaigns: clarify obligation to report acts of foreign election influence and require implementation of compliance and reporting systems by Federal campaigns to detect and report such acts (see H.R. 4617), H8200 [16OC]

——— prohibit foreign nationals from purchasing a broadcast, cable, or satellite communication that mentions a clearly identified candidate for Federal office (see H.R. 2135), H7707 [12SE]

——— require reporting to the FEC and FBI of offers by foreign nationals to make prohibited contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements (see H.R. 2424), H7483 [30JY]

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. 3509), H7526 [27AU]

Portugal: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Portugal (see H.R. 565), H600 [15JA]

Portuguese National Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 457), H5076 [24JN]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 54), H3272 [15AP]

——— ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 23), H3220 [9AP]

——— ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 33), H721 [17JA]

——— provide authority to mail alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 2517), H4172 [24MY]

——— repeal requirement to prepay future retirement benefits (see H.R. 2382), H4434 [11JN]

——— restore preexisting service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 60), H2888 [27MR]

Presidents of the U.S.: require disclosure of Federal income tax returns by Presidents and Vice Presidents and candidates for such offices (see H.R. 273), H6000 [17JY]

Public Health Service: designate Chief Nurse Officer as National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1597), H2582 [7MR]

Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 20), H2748 [14MR]

Ray Chavez Post Office Building, Poway, CA: designate (see H.R. 3005), H5169 [25JN]

Refugees: reaffirm commitment to promote safety, health, education, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons and support individual and international efforts to provide assistance (see H. Res. 444), H4920 [19JN]

Ritchie Valens Post Office Building, Pacoima, CA: designate (see H.R. 1253), H2030 [14FE]

Riverside County Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Post Office, Murrieta, CA: designate (see H.R. 646), H716 [17JA]

Russia: reiterate support for sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, condemn aggressive actions and assaults on democracies, and oppose readmission into Group of Seven (see H. Res. 546), H7756 [17SE]

Saudi Arabia: condemn killing of Jamal Khashoggi, hold those responsible his death accountable, and condemn imprisonment and violence against journalists around the world (see H. Res. 472), H5258 [27JN]

SBA: submit report to Congress on Office of Rural Affairs (see H.R. 2633), H4697 [13JN]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: extend (see H.R. 3048), H8200 [16OC]

Sesame Street (television program): anniversary (see H. Res. 540), H9171 [21NO]

Sikhism: recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak’s birthday (see H. Res. 689), H8784 [12NO]

——— recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak’s birthday, contributions and sacrifices of Sikh Americans, and discrimination Sikh Americans have faced (see H. Res. 538), H7507 [16AU]

——— recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi (see H. Res. 321), H3270 [15AP]

Small business: require collection of small business loan data relative o LGBTQ-owned businesses (see H.R. 3374), H9058 [19NO]

——— require GAO report on access to credit for veteran-owned and controlled small business and SBA report on Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development (see H.R. 3734), H7904 [24SE]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H10306 [16DE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish a comprehensive women’s history museum (see H.R. 1980), H5728 [11JY]

——— establish National Museum of the American Latino (see H.R. 2420), H4920 [19JN]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1407), H9256 [4DE]

——— protect system and improve benefits (see H.R. 860), H4697 [13JN]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 141), H2505 [6MR]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H10306 [16DE]

Sudan: condemn attacks on peaceful protesters and support immediate peaceful transition to a civilian-led democratic government (see H. Res. 432), H4629 [12JN]

Syria: oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds (see H.J. Res. 77), H8201 [16OC]

Taxation: allow refunds of Federal motor fuel excise taxes on fuels used in mobile mammography vehicles (see H.R. 4745), H8258 [18OC]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2912), H6001 [17JY]

——— modify definition of income for purposes of determining the tax-exempt status of certain mutual or cooperative telephone or electric companies (see H.R. 2147), H8910 [15NO]

——— permanently extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 1680), H4066 [21MY]

——— permanently extend the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 510), H2756 [18MR]

——— provide refundable tax credit to landlords of veterans receiving HUD-VA Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH) rental assistance (see H.R. 2225), H6001 [17JY]

——— repeal limitation on deduction for State and local taxes and restore higher tax rates for upper income individuals (see H.R. 1142), H1517 [11FE]

——— restore incentives for investments in qualified improvement property (see H.R. 1869), H3963 [17MY]

Three Seas Initiative: support efforts to increase energy resilience and infrastructure connectivity in Central and Eastern Europe, reaffirm U.S. authority to finance projects, and condemn Russian efforts to weaponize energy (see H. Res. 672), H8718 [31OC]

Tibetan Policy Act: modify and reauthorize (see H.R. 4331), H9296 [5DE]

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. 1140), H10306 [16DE]

——— 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. 1171), H10124 [11DE]

——— provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 372), H10017 [10DE]

Trump, President: condemn racist comments directed at Members of Congress and support immigrants, new citizens, and legal immigration by those seeking asylum or refuge (see H. Res. 489), H5914 [16JY]

——— terminate declared national emergency to obtain funding for construction of a continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border (see H.J. Res. 46), H2046 [22FE]

Turkey: impose sanctions relative to military offensive in Syria (see H.R. 4695), H8261 [18OC]

U.N.: recognize anniversary of International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and reaffirm goals and ideals, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights (see H. Res. 688), H9349 [6DE]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: disapprove U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, commend supporters of the Agreement, and urge the President to reverse decision and maintain U.S. participation (see H. Res. 743), H9294 [5DE]

——— prohibit funding to advance withdrawal from Paris Agreement and require the President to develop a plan for the U.S. to meet its pollution reduction goals under such agreement (see H.R. 9), H3069 [3AP]

U.N. Population Fund: authorize contributions (see H.R. 4722), H8227 [17OC]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: consolidate protection of fish and regulation of waterways under Endangered Species Act into a single agency (see H.R. 548), H600 [15JA]

Ukraine: express full support to Ukrainian people in their aspiration to continue consolidating their democracy and rule of law (see H. Res. 487), H7153 [18JY]

Vietnamese Conflict: commend Korean and Korean-American veterans for service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 404), H4164 [23MY]

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. 556), H7705 [12SE]

——— encourage Congress to pass legislation to increase voting access and registration, protect voting rights, and improve election security (see H. Res. 556), H7705 [12SE]

——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 4), H2232 [26FE]

Water: promote water supply reliability and improved water management for rural communities (see H.R. 2473), H3438 [2MY]

Waterways: provide for restoration of original carrying capacity of canals impacted by land subsidence (see H.R. 5316), H9293 [5DE]

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. 1380), H7903 [24SE]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5267), H9179 [26NO]

——— mint and issue quarter dollars in commemoration of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution providing women with the right to vote (see H.R. 1923), H8388 [22OC]

——— mint coins in commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage (see H.R. 2423), H8056 [26SE]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 79), H8786 [12NO]

Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation: establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5068), H10017 [10DE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H10306 [16DE]

World War I: award a Congressional Gold Medal to female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as ‘‘Hello Girls’’ (see H.R. 1953), H7483 [30JY]

World War II: 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 H.R. 1773), H5260 [27JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to members of Women’s Army Corps assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the ‘‘Six Triple Eight’’ (see H.R. 3138), H7152 [18JY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to 23d Headquarters Special Troops known as the ‘‘Ghost Army’’ (see H.R. 2350), H5776 [12JY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 550), H2615 [8MR]

——— mint coins in honor of anniversary of end of war (see H.R. 3155), H4348 [6JN]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 413), H4180 [30MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Courts: strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions (see H.R. 4203), H7520 [23AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (see H.R. 4204), H7520 [23AU]

Food for Peace Act: recognize continued success and prioritization of funding (see H. Res. 742), H9294 [5DE]

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: designate (see H. Res. 615), H8095 [4OC]

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: observance (see H. Res. 90), H1336 [30JA]

Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue (U.S.-European Union Interparliamentary Group): authorize (see H.R. 4105), H7480 [30JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Courts: strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions (H.R. 4203), H7520 [23AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (H.R. 4204), H7520 [23AU]

Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue (U.S.-European Union Interparliamentary Group): authorize (H.R. 4105), H7482 [30JY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H2831 [27MR], H5307 [10JY]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 265), H393 [10JA]

Agriculture Improvement Act: implementation, H2687 [13MR]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), H1531 [13FE]

Armenia: commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage education and understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity (H. Res. 296), H8392 [23OC], H8564 [29OC]

——— reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and congratulate on peaceful and constitutional leadership transition and democratic parliamentary elections recognized as free and fair (H. Res. 452), H5086 [25JN]

Barton, Violet: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1074• [27AU]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (organization): anniversary of Central California chapter, E101• [29JA]

Borba, Mark: Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1423• [12NO]

Bowles Farming Co.: Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Business Award recipient, E1421• [12NO]

California State University, Fresno: inclusion in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Colleges’’ list, H7601 [11SE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 7), H5308 [10JY]

Climate: address climate change, H7768 [18SE]

Coderniz, Albert A.: Catholic Charities of Merced, CA (organization) Harvest of Hope honoree, E1053• [16AU]

Congress: accomplishments of the 116th Congress, H7248 [24JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: proposed rule limiting broad-based categorical eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, H7248 [24JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish Fair Price Negotiation Program to reduce drug prices, penalize companies that refuse to negotiate, and prevent excessive price increases and establish out-of-pocket caps for Medicare (H.R. 3), H10025 [11DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require U.S. Customs and Border Protection provision of initial health screenings, adequate medical care, water, nutrition, hygiene, sanitation, and living accommodations for detainees (H.R. 3239), H5589 [11JY], H7249 [24JY]

Dept. of Justice: condemn invalidation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions on preexisting conditions and other health coverage and reverse position in Texas v. U.S. (H. Res. 271), H2946 [2AP]

Dept. of the Interior: provide financial assistance to California for nutria eradication and control (H.R. 3399), H5086 [25JN]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2157), H3481 [8MY]

Firearms: gun control, H8911 [18NO]

——— require a background check for every firearm sale (H.R. 8), H7601 [11SE], H8912 [18NO]

——— strengthen background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee (H.R. 1112), H7601 [11SE]

Food for Peace Act: recognize continued success and prioritization of funding (H. Res. 742), E1547• [5DE]

Forest Service: wildfire suppression and prevention funding, H3480 [8MY]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of St. Rest Baptist Church, E1095• [6SE]

——— condemn shooting at family gathering and express condolences to families and victims, H8911 [18NO]

Fresno Pacific University: anniversary, E1424•, E1425• [12NO]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H393 [10JA], H608 [16JA], H985, H986, H987 [22JA], H1531 [13FE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, H7994 [26SE]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens known as Dreamers as well as for people covered by Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure (H.R. 6), H4227 [4JN]

——— making supplemental appropriations for border security and necessary expenses associated with significant rise in unaccompanied alien children (H.R. 3401), H5086 [25JN]

——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H608 [16JA], H985, H986, H987 [22JA]

——— reform H–2A program for nonimmigrant agricultural workers to earn legal status and provide employer flexibility, and establish mandatory E-verify program for employment eligibility (H.R. 5038), H10025, H10073 [11DE]

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, H1531 [13FE]

Journal: question of approval, H2945 [2AP]

Madera, CA: tribute to Madera High School robotics team, H3349 [1MY]

Merced, CA: anniversary of Concerned Men Cook competition to raise funds for local scholarships, E520• [1MY]

——— anniversary of Merced Irrigation District, E1405• [8NO]

Merced County, CA: tribute to Merced County Nut Festival, E1343• [28OC]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, E263• [7MR]

National Agriculture Day: observance, H2687 [13MR]

National Rural Health Day: observance, H9158 [21NO]

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: observance, H1254 [29JA]

National Women’s History Month: observance, H2834 [27MR]

NATO: anniversary, H2687 [13MR]

Natural resources: improve management of public lands, forests, national parks, sportsmen’s access, and water and power resources and reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund (S. 47), E237• [4MR]

Nelsen, Joel: Sequoia Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E53• [16JA]

Parnagian family: Fresno State Ag One Foundation Community Salute honorees, E1510• [26NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H9158 [21NO]

——— revoke certain guidance relative to waivers for State innovation that weaken protections for individuals with preexisting conditions (H.R. 986), H3480 [8MY]

Political campaigns: clarify obligation to report acts of foreign election influence and require implementation of compliance and reporting systems by Federal campaigns to detect and report such acts (H.R. 4617), H8393 [23OC]

Portugal: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Portugal (H.R. 565), H2687 [13MR], H9227 [4DE]

Portuguese National Heritage Month: designate (H. Res. 457), H5086 [25JN]

Reading and Beyond (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E331• [21MR]

Serrano family: Catholic Charities of Merced, CA (organization) Harvest of Hope honorees, E1056• [16AU]

Sikhism: recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak’s birthday, contributions and sacrifices of Sikh Americans, and discrimination Sikh Americans have faced, H8147 [16OC]

——— recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi, H2834 [27MR]

Supreme Court: hearing of arguments in Dept. of Homeland Security v. Regents of the University of California relative to termination of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, H8816 [13NO]

Syria: oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds (H.J. Res. 77), H8148 [16OC]

Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, H7601 [11SE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, H8392 [23OC]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 755), H12165 [18DE]

U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team: tribute, H5308 [10JY]

U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): implement (H.R. 5430), H12263 [19DE]

——— ratify, H9061 [20NO]

University of California, Merced: Education Dive (Internet site) University of the Year award recipient, H1532 [13FE]

——— inclusion in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Colleges’’ list, H7601 [11SE]

Votes: position on missed, E600• [15MY], E1131• [11SE], E1363• [29OC]

Wildfires: disaster assistance to California, H4071 [22MY]

Tributes

Abajian, Mesik, E1273• [11OC]

Abrahamian, Kenneth, E1078• [27AU]

Bauman, Stephen R., E120• [31JA]

Bohigan, Sheri, E104• [29JA]

Carbray, John, E1099• [6SE]

Corley, Raymond, Jr., E1096• [6SE]

Costa, Lena Cordoza, H2834 [27MR]

Davis, Darryl, E43• [15JA]

De Francesco, Mario, Jr., E1353• [28OC]

Dyer, Jerry, E1213• [26SE]

Ensher, Raymond F., E1276• [11OC]

Frago, Walter C., E989• [25JY]

Ghan, Randy, E52• [16JA]

Gore, Roger D., E988• [25JY]

Haagenson, Gene, H5309 [10JY]

Hashimoto, Casey, E1559• [9DE]

Hostetler, Edward W., E1420• [12NO]

Huerta, David, H7601 [11SE], E1214• [26SE]

Jackson, Don, E14• [8JA]

Kallsen, Gene W., E54• [16JA]

Leland, Dorothy, H4071 [22MY], E1057• [16AU]

Lucido, Elizabeth S., E76• [23JA]

Maloney, Andrew, E1238• [1OC]

Markarian, Ronald H., E1351• [28OC]

McDaniel, Greg, E882• [9JY]

McDaniel, Pinky, E882• [9JY]

Medellin, Martin M., E1054• [16AU]

Netto, James and Delia, E1428• [12NO]

Neves, Frank and Natalia, E1059• [16AU]

O’Canto, Ray, H7994 [26SE]

O’Sullivan, David, E216• [27FE]

Parga Duran, RoseMary, E1314• [21OC]

Payne, Daniel, E1416• [12NO]

Ripoll, Antoine, E1226• [27SE]

Rotondaro, Paul, E1269• [11OC]

Sidhu, Jasbir Kaur (Guddi), H8148 [16OC], E1283• [15OC]

Sihota, Sardul S., E326• [21MR]

Sousa Mendes, Aristides de, H1531 [13FE]

Vang, Peter, E1075• [27AU]

Witte, Sandra, E1280• [11OC]

Wright, Les, E56• [16JA]