WILSON, JOE (a Representative from South Carolina)

Amendments

Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), H4710, H4743 [18JN]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, H7491 [6AU]

Conferee: S. 1790, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H7745 [17SE]

Articles and editorials

Jack Van Loan, Vietnam POW and Five Points Legend, Dies at 87, Jeff Wilkinson, Columbia (SC) State, E1292• [16OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: commemorate anniversary of, and express that the Mexico City policy relative to limiting U.S. foreign aid from being spent on promotion or provision of abortion services, should be permanently codified (see H. Con. Res. 58), H7500 [13AU]

——— ensure that a woman seeking a chemical abortion is informed that it may be possible to reverse the intended effects of the abortion if the woman changes her mind (see H.R. 2010), H7493 [6AU]

——— prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 2014), H2938 [1AP]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 20), H715 [17JA]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 616), H7161 [22JY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (see H.R. 784), H1211 [24JA]

——— require health care practitioners to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 962), H1394 [6FE]

Afghanistan: report on participation of Afghan women in negotiations and dialogue relative to Afghan peace process and a strategy for post-conflict engagement by the U.S. (see H.R. 4097), H7479 [30JY]

Alcoholic beverages: reform taxation (see H.R. 1175), H7471 [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 (see H.R. 4099), H7479 [30JY]

Argentina: condemn Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires in 1994, express condolences to families of victims, and support holding those responsible accountable (see H. Res. 441), H4695 [13JN]

Armed Forces: allow more Reserve, National Guard, and retired members to receive veterans’ preference for Federal hiring by modifying service requirements and removing preference bans on certain retired officers (see H.R. 2433), H3403 [1MY]

——— 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), H8910 [15NO]

——— expand certain benefits for survivors of members who die in the line of duty (see H.R. 1911), H3407 [1MY]

——— prohibit enforcement of certain policies of homeowners associations relative to real property of servicemembers (see H.R. 4337), H8880 [14NO]

——— provide a guarantee of residency for registration of businesses and improve portability of occupational licenses from State to State for military spouses (see H.R. 3072), H4345 [5JN]

——— provide penalties for the sale of any Purple Heart awarded to a member (see H.R. 2911), H4118 [22MY]

——— 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. 613), H1586 [13FE]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 1019), H1465 [7FE]

Army: procure two Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system batteries (see H.R. 3186), H4388 [10JN]

Brand USA, Inc.: extend transfer of Electronic Travel Authorization System fees (see H.R. 3851), H7904 [24SE]

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. 3190), H4774 [18JN]

Captain Kimberly Nicole Hampton Post Office Building, Easley, SC: designate (see H.R. 152), H206 [3JA]

Central African Republic: condemn violence by armed groups against civilians, support international peace efforts and humanitarian assistance, prevent human rights abuses, and enforce existing sanctions (see H. Res. 387), H7667 [11SE]

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. 2615), H4066 [21MY]

Children and youth: condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize its harmful impacts, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see H. Res. 230), H2745 [14MR]

China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see H.R. 649), H716 [17JA]

——— remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and call on China to respect universally recognized human rights of people living in China and around the world (see H. Res. 393), H4122 [22MY]

Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program: establish (see H. Res. 107), H2719 [13MR]

Courts: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (see H.R. 1227), H4345 [5JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: require States to include a photograph on electronic benefit cards issued to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 5235), H9168 [21NO]

Dept. of Defense: provide a briefing to congressional defense committees relative to ‘‘middle tier’’ of acquisition programs (see H.R. 3132), H4342 [5JN]

Dept. of Education: reauthorize and improve grant program to assist institutions of higher education in establishing, maintaining, and improving veteran student centers (see H.R. 1652), H4167 [23MY]

Dept. of HHS: 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), H5203 [26JN]

——— 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), H3304 [29AP]

——— provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among South Asian population of the U.S. (see H.R. 3131), H4342 [5JN]

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. 838), H7774 [18SE]

——— waive certain environmental requirements to permit searches for unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into the U.S. (see H.R. 3968), H7990 [25SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program to encourage schools to conduct independent facility security risk assessments and make hard security improvements (see H.R. 3665), H7529 [30AU]

——— extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 1327), H3843 [15MY]

Dept. of State: develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in WHO (see H.R. 353), H998 [22JA]

——— establish Assistant Sec. of State for Energy Resources (see H.R. 2046), H4168 [23MY]

——— establish Office of Subnational Diplomacy (see H.R. 3571), H5257 [27JN]

——— make available to the public records pertaining to refusal of a visa or permit based on an alien’s involvement in a violation of human rights or acts of significant corruption (see H.R. 3441), H5075 [24JN]

——— provide assistance for U.S. citizens and nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad, bolster programs to address hostage-taking and rescue, and impose sanctions on persons responsible for such acts (see H.R. 1611), H2583 [7MR]

——— provide for rewards for the arrest or conviction of certain foreign nationals who have committed genocide or war crimes (see H.R. 1819), H3130 [8AP]

——— support U.S. international cyber diplomacy by establishing an Ambassador to lead cyber diplomacy efforts, rejecting Internet censorship, and including Internet freedoms in human rights reports (see H.R. 739), H1218 [25JA]

——— waive passport fees for families of Armed Forces members who are hospitalized abroad (see H.R. 2847), H4009 [20MY]

——— waive passport fees for first responders proceeding abroad to aid a foreign country suffering from a natural disaster (see H.R. 2229), H4920 [19JN]

Dept. of the Interior: permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 310), H7378 [24JY]

Dept. of Transportation: compel States and ride-hailing companies to require illuminated signs and other safety measures on ride-hailing vehicles and prohibit the sale of such signs (see H.R. 3262), H4920 [19JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see H.R. 4305), H8460 [23OC]

——— 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), H2233 [26FE]

——— enforce licensure requirement for medical providers (see H.R. 3530), H7158 [19JY]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 95), H545 [14JA]

——— improve recruitment of Veterans Health Administration personnel by enhancing the hiring timeline, releasing physicians from non-compete agreements, and updating minimum credentials (see H.R. 1163), H1580 [13FE]

——— prohibit from entering into a collective bargaining agreement with a labor union that offers financial incentives to prospective members (see H.R. 4503), H8052 [26SE]

——— provide certain employees of Members of Congress and certain State or local government employees with access to case-tracking information (see H.R. 628), H1173 [23JA]

——— provide financial assistance to eligible entities to provide and coordinate suicide prevention services for veterans at risk of suicide and veteran families (see H.R. 3495), H7560 [9SE]

——— provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (see H.R. 1126), H1492 [8FE]

Depts. of Energy and Veterans Affairs: conduct collaborative research to improve health care services for veterans (see H.R. 617), H7157 [19JY]

DIPG Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 114), H3443 [2MY]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H1214 [24JA]

Drugs: lower out of pocket spending, protect access to new cures and medications, strengthen transparency, and encourage competition (see H.R. 19), H9386 [9DE]

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), H1214 [24JA]

Elections: protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (see H.R. 3412), H5261 [27JN]

Europe: prioritize efforts of, and enhance coordination among, U.S. agencies to encourage European countries to diversify energy sources and supply routes to increase U.S. and European energy security (see H.R. 1616), H2748 [14MR]

——— require reports by Dept. of State and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 2023), H4066 [21MY]

FAA: provide funding from Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FAA activities in the event of a Government shutdown (see H.R. 1108), H4389 [10JN]

FBI: improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System in order to search National Data Exchange database when conducting criminal background checks (see H.R. 2319), H7666 [11SE]

FCC: clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (see H.R. 3375), H7158 [19JY]

FDA: improve regulation of abortion drugs by prohibiting approval of new drugs, preventing labeling changes of existing drugs, and preventing providers from dispensing drugs remotely, by mail, or telemedicine (see H.R. 4399), H8828 [13NO]

Federal employees: provide for forfeiture of Federal retirement benefits for employees convicted of certain crimes relative to the sexual abuse of children (see H.R. 3816), H5999 [17JY]

FEMA: provide capitalization grants to States to establish revolving funds to provide funding assistance to reduce flood risks (see H.R. 1610), H3102 [4AP]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 737), H2762 [21MR]

Foreign countries: counter efforts by foreign governments to pursue, harass, or otherwise persecute individuals for political and other unlawful motives overseas (see H.R. 4330), H7711 [13SE]

Foreign policy: emphasize importance of foreign alliances and partnerships in advancing U.S. interests and security (see H. Res. 222), H2988 [2AP]

——— promote international efforts in combating corruption, kleptocracy, and illicit finance by foreign officials and other foreign persons, including through a new anti-corruption action fund (see H.R. 3843), H7150 [18JY]

——— reaffirm importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in U.S. foreign policy (see H. Res. 221), H2988 [2AP]

Foreign trade: authorize the President to take certain actions relative to reciprocal trade to encourage other nations to reduce tariffs (see H.R. 764), H2235 [26FE]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see H.R. 940), H1342 [31JA]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 940), H1587 [13FE]

Freedom of religion: call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws (see H. Res. 512), H8057 [26SE]

Gandhi, Mohandas K. (Mahatma): tribute (see H. Res. 595), H7989 [25SE]

Georgia (country): support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (see H.R. 598), H1218 [25JA]

——— support territorial integrity and condemn Syrian decision to recognize certain Georgian territories as independent (see H. Res. 93), H1364 [5FE]

Germany: recognize anniversary of fall of the Berlin Wall as the start of reunification of both Germany and Europe and commend German economic and democratic leadership and progress of former communist countries (see H. Res. 683), H10125 [11DE]

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), H7598 [10SE]

Gold Star Families Remembrance Day: designate (see H. Res. 39), H519 [11JA] (see H. Res. 269), H2917 [28MR]

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), H7905 [24SE]

——— 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), H7904 [24SE]

House Rules: require a specific oath be administered to any witness appearing before a committee (see H. Res. 110), H1587 [13FE]

Human rights: increase role of financial industry in combatting human trafficking (see H.R. 295), H721 [17JA]

Hungary: support efforts to strengthen democracy and alliance with the U.S. (see H. Res. 400), H4164 [23MY]

Hurricanes: express condolences and long-term support to the Bahamas in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian (see H. Res. 562), H7773 [18SE]

Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 140), H206 [3JA]

——— provide appropriations to secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 796), H1464 [7FE]

IMPACT for Energy Foundation: establish (see H.R. 3575), H5257 [27JN]

India: condemn terrorist attack on paramilitary forces, offer condolences to family and friends of victims, and reaffirm solidarity with people of India (see H. Res. 261), H2988 [2AP]

Iran: call for unconditional release of U.S. citizens and legal permanent resident aliens being held for political purposes (see H. Res. 187), H2584 [7MR]

——— 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), H9387 [9DE]

——— 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. 374), H3727 [10MY]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see H.R. 194), H2505 [6MR]

——— terminate certain waivers of sanctions on Iran issued in connection with agreement relative to its nuclear program (see H.R. 5086), H8877 [14NO]

Iraq: impose sanctions on persons, including Iran and its affiliates, that threaten the peace or stability of Iraq (see H.R. 571), H10017 [10DE]

——— 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), H4698 [13JN]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 1837), H2760 [21MR]

——— 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), H5261 [27JN]

Israeli Americans: recognize heritage and contributions of Israeli-American community (see H. Res. 376), H3727 [10MY]

Kenya: condemn terrorist attack in Nairobi, offer condolences to family and friends of victims, reaffirm solidarity with Kenyan people, and support efforts to counter terrorism and bring perpetrators to justice (see H. Res. 75), H1339 [30JA]

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. 141), H2317 [28FE]

——— provide proper oversight of U.S. policy (see H.R. 2949), H4161 [23MY]

Korea, Republic of: express importance of U.S. alliance and strengthen and broaden diplomatic, economic, and security ties (see H. Res. 301), H3217 [9AP]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 1855), H2795 [25MR]

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

Levinson, Robert: urge intensified cooperation by Iran on the case of the disappearance of former FBI agent while on business trip in Iran (see H. Res. 218), H2680 [12MR]

Libya: clarify U.S. policy, advance a diplomatic solution to conflict, and support the people of Libya (see H.R. 4644), H8110 [11OC]

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), H2987 [2AP]

Medicare: provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1948), H2915 [28MR]

——— provide outreach and reporting on comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease care planning services (see H.R. 1873), H8541 [28OC]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1570), H3130 [8AP]

——— waive eligibility waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 2770), H3841 [15MY]

Members of Congress: prohibit use of official funds for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations (see H.R. 626), H3271 [15AP]

Middle East: anniversary of Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty (see H. Res. 258), H2885 [27MR]

——— impose sanctions relative to foreign support for Palestinian terrorism (see H.R. 1850), H2761 [21MR]

——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (see H.R. 336), H1342 [31JA]

——— recognize Israel’s sovereignty over, and promote and conduct joint projects on, Golan Heights, and ensure Syria faces consequences for killing civilians, ethnic cleansing, and use of weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 1372), H5728 [11JY]

Monopolies: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see H.R. 948), H5260 [27JN]

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), H5775 [12JY]

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

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), H2029 [14FE]

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

National School Choice Week: designate (see H. Res. 44), H602 [15JA]

National security: recognize interdependence of diplomacy, development, and defense as critical to effective national security (see H. Res. 220), H2988 [2AP]

NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, support member efforts to spend a certain percentage on defense, and promote funding for European Deterrence Initiative to counter Russian aggression (see H.R. 676), H998 [22JA]

——— provide financial lending mechanisms to assist NATO allies in modernizing their military forces (see H.R. 3194), H5078 [24JN]

Nemtsov, Boris: call for accountability and justice for assassination in Russia (see H. Res. 156), H2506 [6MR]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (see H.R. 2699), H3787 [14MY]

OMB: reclassify public safety telecommunicators (9-1-1 operators and dispatchers) as ‘‘protective service occupations’’ within the Standard Occupational Classification system (see H.R. 1629), H5260 [27JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1398), H8541 [28OC]

——— repeal (see H.R. 185), H207 [3JA]

——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 748), H1519 [11FE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services and increase funding for other women’s health care service providers (see H.R. 369), H357 [9JA]

Political science: express that socialist proposals such as Medicare for All, student loan forgiveness, and the Green New Deal are antithetical to American foundational values of self-responsibility and opportunity (see H. Res. 675), H8718 [31OC]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 1753), H3220 [9AP]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 4901), H8594 [29OC]

Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 20), H2042 [19FE]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 897), H1334 [30JA]

Russia: impose sanctions relative to provision of certain vessels for construction of Russian energy export pipelines (see H.R. 3206), H5008 [20JN]

Saudi Arabia: condemn detention and alleged abuse of women’s rights advocates, urge release of all political prisoners, call to end male guardianship system, and hold human rights violators accountable (see H. Res. 129), H3342 [30AP]

Schiff, Representative: condemn and censure relative to remarks during hearing on whistleblower complaint against President Trump and alleged collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia (see H. Res. 630), H8261 [18OC]

Sikhism: 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), H8680 [30OC]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H1214 [24JA]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 2178), H4168 [23MY]

——— establish disability benefit offset for Purple Heart recipients (see H.R. 2655), H9171 [21NO]

Southeast Asia: require a strategy for U.S. engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (see H.R. 1632), H4920 [19JN]

Southern Campaign of the Revolution National Heritage Corridor: establish (see H.R. 3936), H7376 [24JY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H1214 [24JA]

Syria: halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, and impose new sanctions (see H.R. 31), H201 [3JA]

——— 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]

Taiwan: foster security through inclusion in international organizations, review of Dept. of State diplomatic guidance, and enhancement of U.S.-Taiwan defense relationship (see H.R. 2002), H3070 [3AP]

——— support diplomatic alliances around the world (see H.R. 4754), H8460 [23OC]

Taxation: allow members of Armed Forces Ready Reserve to make elective deferrals to retirement plans on the basis of their service (see H.R. 905), H1334 [30JA]

——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 513), H2505 [6MR]

——— establish tax credits to encourage individual and corporate taxpayers to contribute to scholarships for elementary and secondary students through eligible scholarship-granting organizations (see H.R. 1434), H2312 [28FE]

——— exempt survivor benefit annuity plan payments from individual alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 1791), H2744 [14MR]

——— extend exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to employer payments of qualified education loans (see H.R. 1043), H9175 [22NO]

——— 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), H7837 [19SE]

——— permanently extend the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 510), H4919 [19JN]

——— provide a special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber (see H.R. 1444), H3729 [10MY]

——— provide permanent disaster tax relief (see H.R. 3287), H5203 [26JN]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 218), H4011 [20MY]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 2207), H3252 [10AP]

——— restore incentives for investments in qualified improvement property (see H.R. 1869), H4181 [30MY]

Terrorism: recognize women’s varied roles in violent extremism and terrorism and promote their meaningful participation in efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism and terrorism (see H.R. 1653), H2614 [8MR]

Tobacco products: apply requirements relative to delivery sales of cigarettes to delivery sales of electronic nicotine delivery systems to prevent online purchase of e-cigarettes and accessories by children (see H.R. 3942), H7376 [24JY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: include efforts to combat financial criminal activity within factors considered as indicia of serious and sustained efforts to eliminate severe forms of trafficking in persons (see H.R. 2149), H4390 [10JN]

Tunisia: reaffirm partnership with the U.S., commend commitment to democracy, economic reforms, rule of law, and free and fair elections, and condemn terrorist attacks (see H. Res. 458), H5076 [24JN]

Turkey: ensure integrity of repeat mayoral election in Instanbul (see H. Res. 449), H4918 [19JN]

——— impose sanctions relative to military offensive in Syria (see H.R. 4692), H8197 [16OC] (see H.R. 4695), H8261 [18OC]

U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4862), H8538 [28OC]

Ukraine: express full support to Ukrainian people in their aspiration to continue consolidating their democracy and rule of law (see H. Res. 487), H6002 [17JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1741), H3102 [4AP]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 929), H3681 [9MY]

Women: denounce female genital mutilation/cutting and call for international efforts to accelerate elimination of such acts (see H. Res. 106), H1465 [7FE]

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

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H1214 [24JA]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (see H. Res. 345), H4066 [21MY]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see H.R. 5002), H10124 [11DE]

——— 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), H5038 [21JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 550), H5168 [25JN]

——— mint coins in honor of anniversary of end of war (see H.R. 3155), H8720 [31OC]

——— 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

Armed Forces: expand school choice opportunities for children of active duty members by allowing use of tax-free Coverdell Educational Savings Accounts on homeschooling expenses (see H.R. 740), H1209 [24JA]

——— improve fielding of newest generations of personal protective equipment (see H.R. 5491), H12289 [19DE]

Bulgaria: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 569), H7865 [20SE]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for information on individuals or entities engaged in activities that violate U.S. or U.N. sanctions under Rewards for Justice Program (see H.R. 4802), H8455 [23OC]

——— require reports on religious intolerance in Saudi Arabian educational materials (see H.R. 554), H600 [15JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: require report describing whether certain persons meet criteria to be sanctioned pursuant to Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act for human rights violations against Iraqi protestors (see H.R. 5276), H9179 [26NO]

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. 553), H600 [15JA]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. support to Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova in their efforts to retain political sovereignty and territorial integrity and condemn Russian interference and destabilizing activities (see H. Res. 510), H7241 [23JY]

India: enhance defense and security cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 2123), H3128 [8AP]

Iran: 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. 361), H356 [9JA]

Israel: recognize and affirm historical connection of the Jewish people to Jerusalem, commend access of all faiths to holy sites there, and condemn UNESCO efforts to delegitimize that connection (see H. Res. 12), H210 [3JA]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2571), H3499 [8MY]

Morocco: reaffirm support for combating terrorism, condemn actions by Polisario Front and terrorist groups in Western Sahara and North Africa, reaffirm autonomy plan, and support peaceful agreement for Western Sahara (see H. Res. 223), H2717 [13MR]

U.N.: certify U.S. assistance for humanitarian programs in Syria is not misdirected (see H.R. 4868), H8538 [28OC]

Ukraine: call for immediate cessation of all Russian military activities and oppose violations against religious freedom (see H.R. 5408), H10257 [12DE]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: expand school choice opportunities for children of active duty members by allowing use of tax-free Coverdell Educational Savings Accounts on homeschooling expenses (H.R. 740), H1211 [24JA]

——— improve fielding of newest generations of personal protective equipment (H.R. 5491), H12290 [19DE]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for information on individuals or entities engaged in activities that violate U.S. or U.N. sanctions under Rewards for Justice Program (H.R. 4802), H8457 [23OC]

——— require reports on religious intolerance in Saudi Arabian educational materials (H.R. 554), H602 [15JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: require report describing whether certain persons meet criteria to be sanctioned pursuant to Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act for human rights violations against Iraqi protestors (H.R. 5276), H9180 [26NO]

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 (H.R. 553), H602 [15JA]

India: enhance defense and security cooperation with the U.S. (H.R. 2123), H3129 [8AP]

Iran: impose terrorism-related sanctions against As-Saib Ahl Al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah Al-Nujaba and publish a list of armed groups receiving assistance from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (H.R. 361), H359 [9JA]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (H.R. 2571), H3501 [8MY]

U.N.: certify U.S. assistance for humanitarian programs in Syria is not misdirected (H.R. 4868), H8539 [28OC]

Ukraine: call for immediate cessation of all Russian military activities and oppose violations against religious freedom (H.R. 5408), H10258 [12DE]

Letters

President Trump impeachment: President Trump, E1605•–E1607• [18DE]

Obituaries

Burriss, T. Moffatt, Sr.: Columbia (SC) State, E21• [8JA]

Caughman, Hampton S., E691• [3JN]

Caughman, Raymond S., Sr., E380• [1AP]

Donnelly, Paul M. (Marty), E290• [12MR]

Harlow, Sue Kolakoski: Washington (DC) Post, E891• [10JY]

Reynolds, Clarence T. (Redd): Columbia (SC) State, E79• [23JA]

Young, Ronald, E654• [22MY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1010 [23JA], H1220 [28JA], H1397 [7FE], H3287 [29AP], H4183 [3JN], H4399 [11JN], H7759 [18SE], H7912 [25SE], H8913 [18NO]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable (H.R. 490), H1558 [13FE]

al-Baghdadi, Abu Bakr: tribute to U.S. intelligence and military personnel who carried out mission leading to death in Syria, H8606 [30OC]

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month: observance, H5044 [24JN]

Argentina: anniversary of terrorist bombing of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association, E989• [25JY]

——— condemn Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires in 1994, express condolences to families of victims, and support holding those responsible accountable (H. Res. 441), H5788 [15JY]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), H1545 [13FE]

BMW of North America, LLC: tribute to Greer, SC, BMW Plant Spartanburg manufacturing facility, H2733 [14MR]

Bowen, Dakota: Army Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award recipient, H8396 [23OC]

Brown, Lauren: National Association of Biology Teachers Outstanding Biology Teacher of the Year of South Carolina award recipient, E714• [5JN]

Bulgaria: observance of National Day, H2377 [6MR]

——— U.S. policy, H9229 [4DE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health, H5044 [24JN]

Clemson University: tribute to football team, H278 [8JA]

——— tribute to Sandhill Research and Education Center, H7912 [25SE]

Columbia, SC: Greater Columbia Region named Association of Defense Communities Great American Defense Community, H4399 [11JN]

——— tribute to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation One Walk at Segra Park, H8966 [19NO], E1489• [21NO]

Corps of Engineers: decision to remove New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam, E1369• [30OC]

Crane Merchandising Systems Co.: tribute, H2655 [12MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), consideration (H. Res. 476), H5319 [10JY], H5779 [15JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), H7760 [18SE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), conference report, H10086 [11DE]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (H.R. 97), H5802 [15JY]

——— require reports on religious intolerance in Saudi Arabian educational materials (H.R. 554), H2513 [7MR]

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, H7760 [18SE], H10086 [11DE]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (H.R. 553), H5594 [11JY], H5833 [16JY], H7136 [18JY], H7226 [23JY], E937• [17JY]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (H.R. 553), waive consensus calendar (H. Res. 476), H5319 [10JY], H5779 [15JY]

DIPG Awareness Day: designate (H. Res. 114), E640• [21MY]

Economy: importance of job creation, H7747 [17SE]

European Union: decision to impose sanctions on Iran relative to alleged assassination plots in Europe, H535 [14JA]

Finland: U.S. policy, H554 [15JA]

Fort Jackson, SC: anniversary, H4399 [11JN]

——— tribute to privatized army lodging, H372 [10JA]

Germany: recognize anniversary of fall of the Berlin Wall as the start of reunification of both Germany and Europe and commend German economic and democratic leadership and progress of former communist countries, H8775 [12NO]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H278 [8JA]

Hurricanes: express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Dorian, H7565 [10SE]

India: elections, H4183 [3JN]

——— U.S. policy, H12286 [19DE]

International Anti-Corruption Day: observance, E1562• [9DE]

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, H1254 [29JA]

Iran: impose terrorism-related sanctions against As-Saib Ahl Al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah Al-Nujaba and publish a list of armed groups receiving assistance from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (H.R. 361), H1010 [23JA]

Israel: anniversary of relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, H3742 [14MY]

Journal: question of approval, H2377 [6MR], H2926 [1AP], H3454 [7MY], H4183 [3JN]

Kratsios, Michael: nomination to be U.S. Chief Technology Officer, H2926 [1AP]

Library of Congress: tribute to Veterans History Project, H9065 [20NO]

Modi, Narendra: U.S. visit by Indian Prime Minister, H7889 [24SE]

National Guard: anniversary, H9384 [9DE]

National Nuclear Security Administration: investment in Savannah River Site, H4704 [18JN]

National Police Week: observance, H3851 [16MY]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment to transatlantic security and stability and recognize that U.S. leadership is vital to NATO’s core task of collective defense, H2110 [26FE]

NIST: anniversary of Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, H2240 [27FE]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: parliamentary assembly in Morocco, H8115 [15OC], E1284• [15OC]

Poland: U.S. policy, H219 [4JA]

Qatar: U.S. policy, H1220 [28JA]

Saudi Arabia: condemn detention and alleged abuse of women’s rights advocates, urge release of all political prisoners, call to end male guardianship system, and hold human rights violators accountable (H. Res. 129), H5801 [15JY]

——— hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (H.R. 2037), H5798, H5799 [15JY]

Sorinex Exercise Equipment, Inc.: tribute, H7780 [19SE]

South Carolina: bus tour of 2d Congressional District, H7550 [9SE]

——— tribute to efforts to transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to clean and renewable energy, H7997 [26SE]

——— tribute to inauguration of officials, H299 [9JA]

Sri Lanka: condemn terrorist attacks, offer condolences to family and friends of victims, and support efforts to counter terrorism and bring perpetrators to justice, H3287 [29AP]

Sudan: condemn attacks on peaceful protesters and support immediate peaceful transition to a civilian-led democratic government (H. Res. 432), H5790, H5793 [15JY]

Syria: demand end to corrupt practices, violence, and human rights abuses and support peaceful protestors, E1562• [9DE]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1220• [27SE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H5312 [10JY], H9263 [5DE]

Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, H7604 [11SE]

Trump, President: decision to withdraw from Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, H1397 [7FE]

——— evaluation of administration, H5312 [10JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to economic policies, H7747 [17SE], H8913 [18NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to the economy, H3455 [7MY], E1552• [6DE]

——— impeachment, H8835 [14NO], E1326• [22OC], E1552• [6DE]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 755), H12173 [18DE]

——— 20/20 Bipartisan Justice Center Bipartisan Justice Award recipient, H8549 [29OC]

U.S.-Chile Interparliamentary Group: tribute, E989• [25JY]

University of South Carolina: College of Pharmacy winners of MEDISCA, Inc., Student Pharmacist Compounding Competition, E677• [28MY]

Venezuela: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, support antigovernment protesters, and advance a democratic solution to political crisis, H1355 [5FE]

Votes: position on missed, E378• [1AP], E681• [28MY]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (H. Res. 345), H5795, H5796 [15JY]

World War II: recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, H4351 [10JN]

Tributes

Burriss, T. Moffatt, Sr., H614 [16JA], E21• [8JA]

Caughman, Hampton S., E691• [3JN]

Caughman, Raymond S., Sr., E380• [1AP]

Clyburn, Emily England, H7780 [19SE]

Dickerson, Annie, E494• [29AP]

Essebsi, Beji Caid, E995• [25JY]

Floyd, Tim, E889• [10JY]

Hollings, Ernest F., H3122 [8AP]

Hughes, Thomas B., E679• [28MY]

Johnson, Boris, E1600• [17DE]

Mazzell, Olivia, E640• [21MY]

Murphy, Frank M. (Skip), H8305 [22OC]

Petrov, Stanislav, E1282• [15OC]

Reynolds, Clarence T. (Redd), E79• [23JA]

Shealy, Billy R., H4351 [10JN]

Shealy, Bobby R., H4351 [10JN]

Shealy, Carroll F., H4351 [10JN]

Shealy, Joe L., H4351 [10JN]

Shealy, Muller E., H4351 [10JN]

Shelson, John, H10604 [17DE]

Sung-In Kim, Sunny, E744• [11JN]

Thomas, Derek W.H., H8465 [28OC]

Van Loan, Jack, E1292• [16OC]

Woodall, Representative, E937• [17JY]

Young, Ronald, H4075 [22MY], E654• [22MY]