BISHOP, ROB (a Representative from Utah)

Appointments

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable (see H.R. 490), H517 [11JA]

——— prohibit Federal funding to entities that do not certify they will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, abortions (see H.R. 833), H1282 [29JA]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 20), H1172 [23JA]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 616), H675 [16JA]

——— 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), H1494 [8FE]

Appropriations: eliminate unauthorized spending on Federal programs and establish Spending Accountability Commission (see H.R. 2505), H3440 [2MY]

——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see H.R. 791), H7836 [19SE]

Armed Forces: authorize military departments to pay National Guard and Reserve component officers aviation incentive pay at the same rate as active duty pilots (see H.R. 2953), H8785 [12NO]

——— 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), H2235 [26FE]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see H. Res. 116), H1519 [11FE]

Brand USA, Inc.: extend transfer of Electronic Travel Authorization System fees (see H.R. 3851), H8828 [13NO]

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

Bureau of Reclamation: execute and carry out agreements concerning Colorado River drought contingency management and operations (see H.R. 2030), H2985 [2AP]

——— provide for water security, reliability, modernization, and abundance in Western States (see H.R. 5217), H9167 [21NO]

Commission on Intergovernmental Relations of the U.S.: establish (see H.R. 3883), H7239 [23JY]

Committee on Natural Resources (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 184), H2584 [7MR]

Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program: establish (see H. Res. 107), H2273 [27FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: make certain multivitamin-mineral dietary supplements eligible for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 3142), H5306 [9JY]

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), H4694 [13JN]

——— improve innovation in defense procurement (see H.R. 3014), H4390 [10JN]

——— support F–35 Joint Strike Fighter Program (see H. Res. 177), H2368 [5MR]

Dept. of Education: allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 3149), H4343 [5JN]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit from taking any action relative to establishing a nuclear waste repository until OMB submits a study on economic viability and job-creating benefits of other uses of Yucca Mountain, NV, site (see H.R. 1619), H7244 [23JY]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 296), H998 [22JA]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps (see H.R. 2328), H6001 [17JY]

Dept. of Justice: use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security (see H.R. 416), H358 [9JA]

Dept. of the Interior: empower States to manage development and production of oil and gas on Federal land, distribute Outer Continental Shelf energy leasing revenues to coastal States, and promote alternative energy (see H.R. 4294), H7665 [11SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an inter-agency task force on use of Federal lands for medical treatment and therapy through outdoor recreation for veterans (see H.R. 2435), H7904 [24SE]

——— provide for presumption of service connection for diseases associated with herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Vietnam (see H.R. 2200), H7536 [6SE]

——— provide for presumption of service connection for diseases associated with herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served offshore of Vietnam (see H.R. 299), H2102 [25FE]

——— 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), H1173 [23JA]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: develop domestic sources of minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness of the U.S. (see H.R. 2531), H3503 [8MY]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and protect the free exercise of religion (see H.R. 5331), H9345 [6DE]

Diseases and disorders: extend availability of semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see H.R. 3113), H7472 [25JY]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H1586 [13FE]

Drugs: improve medical research on marijuana by simplifying registration process to conduct research, facilitating access for such research, and allowing private manufacture and distribution for research purposes (see H.R. 3797), H5998 [17JY]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see H. Res. 116), H1519 [11FE]

FAA: provide funding from Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FAA activities in the event of a Government shutdown (see H.R. 1108), H8199 [16OC]

FCC: designate 9-8-8 as universal telephone number for national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system operated through National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line (see H.R. 4194), H7510 [20AU]

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]

——— strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 1959), H3267 [12AP]

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), H4390 [10JN]

Firearms: enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms licensees and criminalize theft of a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club (see H.R. 2179), H3286 [25AP]

——— facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see H.R. 1222), H2029 [14FE]

——— permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 38), H545 [14JA]

——— prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases (see H.R. 1761), H2743 [14MR]

——— remove silencers from definition of firearms relative to taxation, registration, and transfer laws (see H.R. 155), H206 [3JA]

Forests: implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks (see H.R. 2607), H3501 [8MY]

FRS: prohibit certain member banks from using discount window lending programs (see H.R. 2079), H3267 [12AP]

FTC: issue rules to promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications (see H.R. 1607), H2582 [7MR]

Germany: recognize alliance and strong friendship with the U.S. and reaffirm significance of Wundarbar Together-Germany and the U.S. initiative (see H. Res. 446), H8542 [28OC]

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), H3843 [15MY]

Immigration: eliminate per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 1044), H1519 [11FE]

Infrastructure: improve Federal permitting processes for certain projects (see H.R. 3671), H5583 [10JY]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 374), H6002 [17JY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 1837), H4920 [19JN]

——— 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), H2888 [27MR]

Jerry C. Washburn Post Office Building, Orem, UT: designate (see H.R. 887), H3843 [15MY]

Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 1762), H5260 [27JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2571), H7476 [26JY]

LeMond, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3589), H7162 [22JY]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 2235), H5261 [27JN]

Medicare: delay reduction of durable medical equipment payment reimbursement rates and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 2771), H4390 [10JN]

——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (see H.R. 2693), H8113 [11OC]

——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 2235), H5261 [27JN]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1948), H5913 [16JY]

National Park Service: establish African American Burial Grounds Network (see H.R. 1179), H2887 [27MR]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 779), H4065 [21MY]

Northern Mariana Islands: reform immigration policies (see H.R. 559, 560), H2828 [26MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 748), H4217 [3JN]

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), H465 [10JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: prohibit continuation of an executive emergency declaration under the National Emergencies Act absent approval by Congress (see H.R. 1755), H2888 [27MR]

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

——— require disclosure of connections to debtors, creditors, or parties of interest to debt restructuring by professionals involved in the process of such restructuring (see H.R. 683), H719 [17JA]

Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 20), H8828 [13NO]

Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see H.R. 3794), H5998 [17JY]

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. 604), H8145 [15OC] (see H. Res. 630), H8201 [16OC]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H1586 [13FE]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 3483), H5913 [16JY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H1586 [13FE]

Taiwan: support diplomatic alliances around the world (see H.R. 4754), H8542 [28OC]

Taxation: clarify that payment of taxes on deferred foreign income in installments shall not prevent credit or refund of overpayments or increase estimated taxes (see H.R. 2985), H8880 [14NO]

——— 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]

——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see H.R. 807), H1242 [28JA]

——— 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), H8260 [18OC]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 218), H209 [3JA]

——— repeal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (see H.R. 2381), H5008 [20JN]

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

——— repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H201 [3JA]

——— repeal limitation on cover over of distilled spirits taxes to Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands and transfer a portion of such cover over to Puerto Rico Conservation Trust Fund (see H.R. 1786), H2744 [14MR]

——— restore incentives for investments in qualified improvement property (see H.R. 1869), H9122 [20NO]

Terrorism: penalize acts of domestic terrorism (see H.R. 4187), H8786 [12NO]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: withdraw from Paris Agreement (see H. Res. 676), H8724 [1NO]

Utah: designate a mountain that protected Elk Ridge City, UT, from wildfire as ‘‘Miracle Mountain’’ (see H.R. 722), H1170 [23JA]

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

Women: mint coins in commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage (see H.R. 2423), H8200 [16OC]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H1586 [13FE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to 23d Headquarters Special Troops known as the ‘‘Ghost Army’’ (see H.R. 2350), H8228 [17OC]

——— mint coins in honor of anniversary of end of war (see H.R. 3155), H9171 [21NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

BLM: designate certain National Forest System land in Illinois as wilderness (see H.R. 5474), H12209 [18DE]

Bureau of Reclamation: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in Utah (see H.R. 644), H716 [17JA]

Dept. of Defense: modify authority to appoint retired Armed Forces members to departmental positions (see H.R. 3703), H5726 [11JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Defense: provide for indefinite duration of certain military land withdrawals and improve and make management of such lands more transparent (see H.R. 2945), H4160 [23MY]

Federal-State relations: constitutional amendment to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States (see H.J. Res. 32), H997 [22JA]

Hunting and trapping: establish a Federal closing date for duck hunting season and establish special duck hunting days for youths, veterans, and active military personnel (see H.R. 742), H1209 [24JA]

Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation, North Ogden, UT: designate (see H.R. 54), H203 [3JA]

Mining and mineral resources: affirm that States should primarily regulate hydraulic fracturing and the President should not declare a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing unless authorized by Congress (see H. Res. 659), H8595 [29OC]

Monuments and memorials: limit Presidential use of Antiquities Act to designate national monuments (see H.R. 1664), H2646 [11MR]

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]

Public lands: promote innovative approaches to outdoor recreation by expediting permits, encouraging access by veterans, prioritizing recreation, and maintaining trails and infrastructure (see H.R. 3458), H5165 [25JN]

Time: allow States to observe year-round daylight saving time (see H.R. 1601), H2582 [7MR]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: prohibit from awarding grants to entities that fund or support gross violations of internationally recognized human rights (see H.R. 5493), H12289 [19DE]

Constitutional authority statements

BLM: designate certain National Forest System land in Illinois as wilderness (H.R. 5474), H12210 [18DE]

Bureau of Reclamation: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in Utah (H.R. 644), H719 [17JA]

Dept. of Defense: modify authority to appoint retired Armed Forces members to departmental positions (H.R. 3703), H5727 [11JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Defense: provide for indefinite duration of certain military land withdrawals and improve and make management of such lands more transparent (H.R. 2945), H4165 [23MY]

Federal-State relations: constitutional amendment to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States (H.J. Res. 32), H998 [22JA]

Hunting and trapping: establish a Federal closing date for duck hunting season and establish special duck hunting days for youths, veterans, and active military personnel (H.R. 742), H1212 [24JA]

Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation, North Ogden, UT: designate (H.R. 54), H212 [3JA]

Monuments and memorials: limit Presidential use of Antiquities Act to designate national monuments (H.R. 1664), H2647 [11MR]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (H.R. 1225), H2033 [14FE]

Public lands: promote innovative approaches to outdoor recreation by expediting permits, encouraging access by veterans, prioritizing recreation, and maintaining trails and infrastructure (H.R. 3458), H5167 [25JN]

Time: allow States to observe year-round daylight saving time (H.R. 1601), H2585 [7MR]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: prohibit from awarding grants to entities that fund or support gross violations of internationally recognized human rights (H.R. 5493), H12290 [19DE]

Letters

Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act: several organizations, H7613, H7627 [11SE]

——— Terry O’Sullivan, Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA), H7613, H7628 [11SE]

Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act: several organizations, H7613, H7627 [11SE]

——— Terry O’Sullivan, Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA), H7613, H7628 [11SE]

Dept. of the Interior authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3816 [15MY]

Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act: several organizations, H7613, H7627 [11SE]

——— Terry O’Sullivan, Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA), H7613, H7628 [11SE]

Remarks

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (H.R. 1146), H7607 [11SE], H7679 [12SE]

Bernhardt, David: nomination to be Sec. of the Interior, H3243 [10AP]

Bureau of Reclamation: execute and carry out agreements concerning Colorado River drought contingency management and operations (H.R. 2030), H3113, H3114, H3115 [8AP]

Chaco Culture National Historical Park: clarify that withdrawal of certain surrounding Federal land from further mineral development only impacts Federal lands and has no impact on valid existing rights of Indian tribes, H8633 [30OC]

——— withdraw certain surrounding Federal land from further mineral development to protect Chaco ruins and landscape (H.R. 2181), H8628, H8633 [30OC]

Coastal zones: reduce permitting delays due to Marine Mammal Protection Act regulations by clarifying associated procedures to increase economic development and support coastal restoration programs, H9999 [10DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), H5618, H5637 [11JY]

——— conduct independent study on extension of Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) force and delay ground-based strategic deterrent program implementation, H5618 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior: assess sanitation and safety conditions at BIA facilities built to provide Columbia River Treaty tribes access to traditional fishing grounds and expend funds to improve those conditions (H.R. 91), H3291 [29AP]

——— contract with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to complete ‘‘Review and Update of Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Offshore Oil and Gas Operations Inspection Program’’ study, H7632 [11SE]

——— permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (H.R. 205), H7607, H7623, H7626, H7629, H7631, H7632 [11SE]

——— prohibit oil-, gas- and methane hydrate-related seismic activities on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida, H7620 [11SE]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (H.R. 1941), H761, H7607, H7609, H7612, H7613, H7614, H7618, H7620, H7622 [11SE]

——— reaffirm action to take land into trust for the benefit of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians (H.R. 317), H3293 [29AP]

——— reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (H.R. 375), H3814, H3816 [15MY]

——— reinstate production safety systems rule and well control rule, H7631 [11SE]

——— require Dept. of Commerce economic impact study of potential damage relative to offshore dilling, including impact on tourism, fishing, boating, transportation and other coastal-related businesses, H7622 [11SE]

——— require GAO study on costs and impacts of offshore drilling on coastal communities and their economies, H7618 [11SE]

——— require public disclosure of inspections of existing offshore oil and gas operations and payments made to Ocean Energy Safety Fund, H7619 [11SE]

——— take certain Federal lands located in Sonoma County, CA, into trust for the benefit of the Lytton Rancheria, H5637 [11JY]

District of Columbia: allow receipt of Federal funding under Coastal Zone Management Act, H9976 [10DE]

Firearms: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (H.R. 1222), H3289 [29AP]

Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (H. Res. 109), H2788, H2790, H2791 [25MR]

House of Representatives: require all impeachment inquiry related hearings, interviews, communications, document production and examination, proceedings, and other related work be done in an open and public setting, H8377 [22OC]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, H7607 [11SE]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (H.R. 1225), H7388 [25JY]

National Sea Grant College Program Act: reauthorize and amend, H9975 [10DE]

Native Americans: authorize grants to Indian tribes to further achievement of tribal coastal zone objectives (H.R. 729), H9970, H9972, H9973, H9974, H9975, H9976, H9991, H9992, H9993, H9995, H9996, H9997, H9999 [10DE]

——— provide for recognition of Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (H.R. 1964), H9225 [4DE]

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), H2211, H2217 [26FE]

NOAA: clarify that Climate Change Adaptation Preparedness and Response Program includes projects to address harmful algal blooms, H9995 [10DE]

——— consider potential of a living shoreline project to enhance military communities when developing criteria for grant applications to State and local governments and nongovernmental organizations, H9997 [10DE]

——— develop information platform to integrate coastal data, decision-support tools, training, and best practices, and coordinate collection of geospatial data to inform and improve management of coastal region, H9974 [10DE]

——— emphasize that collaborations and partnerships between institutions of higher education and Federal agencies help ensure digital data focused on coastal management issues are communicated effectively, H9996 [10DE]

——— ensure that corals are included as a natural element eligible for grants under the living shoreline grant program, H9996 [10DE]

——— provide grants supporting research on conservation, restoration, or management of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay, H9993 [10DE]

Power resources: role of U.S. as net exporter of energy sources, H2790, H2791 [25MR]

Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, H7607 [11SE]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: 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 (H.R. 9), H3325, H3326 [30AP]

Utah: anniversary of Golden Spike, H3452 [7MY]

Votes: position on missed, H10601• [17DE], E251• [6MR]

Statements

Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act: Executive Office of the President, H7612, H7627 [11SE]

Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act: Executive Office of the President, H7612, H7627 [11SE]

Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act: Executive Office of the President, H7612, H7627 [11SE]

Tributes

Burton, Jefferson S., H8587 [29OC]

Sanetti, Stephen L., E1585• [12DE]