ENGEL, ELIOT L. (a Representative from New York)
Amendments
Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), H1555 [13FE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), H5538, H5573, H5574 [10JY], H5601, H5603, H5710 [11JY]
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), H3419 [2MY]
Appointments
Committee to escort NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg into the House Chamber, H2989 [3AP]
Conferee: S. 1790, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H7745 [17SE]
Articles and editorials
Congress Must Move Quickly To Fix the Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act, Debra Shushan, Hill (publication), H7193 [23JY]
Here’s Why U.S. Aid to Palestinians Needs To Continue, Dana Stroul and Daniel B. Shapiro, NPR.org (Internet site), H7194 [23JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: ensure affordable abortion coverage for every woman (see H.R. 1692), H3271 [15AP]
——— 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), H4162 [23MY]
Advisory Council To Support Victims of Gun Violence: establish (see H.R. 2585), H3844 [15MY]
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), H8097 [4OC]
AID: prescribe manner in which programs are identified overseas (see H.R. 2744), H3840 [15MY]
Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 978), H4919 [19JN]
——— 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: reform taxation (see H.R. 1175), H3267 [12AP]
Alonso, Peter M.: tribute (see H. Res. 691), H8784 [12NO]
Animal Welfare Act: require covered persons to develop and implement emergency contingency plans (see H.R. 1042), H2043 [19FE]
Animals: limit experimentation on cats (see H.R. 1622), H2797 [25MR]
——— outlaw practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (see H.R. 724), H1170 [23JA]
——— prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 1002), H1586 [13FE]
——— prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 1400), H5305 [9JY]
——— restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 2863), H4063 [21MY]
Arizona: permanently extend moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region (see H.R. 1373), H5305 [9JY]
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]
——— 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), H1518 [11FE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H.J. Res. 37), H1336 [30JA]
Army Specialist Thomas J. Wilwerth Post Office Building, Mastic, NY: designate (see H.R. 829), H1243 [28JA]
Bahamas: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 4272), H7708 [12SE]
Bears Ears National Monument: expand boundaries and ensure prompt engagement with the Bears Ears Commission and prompt implementation of the proclamation establishing the Monument (see H.R. 871), H2102 [25FE]
Benjamin A. Gilman Post Office Building, Middletown, NY: designate (see H.R. 694), H996 [22JA]
Body armor: prohibit purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions (see H.R. 4568), H8080 [27SE]
Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (see H.R. 1279), H2032 [14FE]
Bureau of the Census: provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 732), H1244 [28JA]
Business and industry: foster commercial relations with foreign countries and support American business interests abroad in the conduct of foreign policy (see H.R. 1704), H2714 [13MR]
Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (see H.R. 526), H518 [11JA]
Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and pursue a broad-based dialogue without preconditions to resolve area conflicts (see H. Res. 358), H3729 [10MY]
Canada: commend upholding rule of law and provision of consular access and due process for Huawei Technologies Co., executive and call for release and due process by China of detained Canadian nationals (see H. Res. 521), H7377 [24JY]
Caribbean American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 425), H4313 [4JN]
CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (see H.R. 674), H718 [17JA]
——— award grants to eligible counties for use of mobile clinics and distance learning and telemedicine to diagnose and treat children with asthma in rural areas and medically underserved communities (see H.R. 4548), H8079 [27SE]
——— collaborate with State and local health departments to provide information and education to the public on asthma (see H.R. 4622), H8101 [8OC]
——— provide for national system for surveillance of vaccine rates, authorize research on vaccine hesitancy, and increase public understanding of the benefits of immunizations (see H.R. 2862), H4063 [21MY]
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), H7838 [19SE]
Central America: respond to migrant surge from Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras at the southern border in a strategic and humane manner (see H.R. 3731), H5914 [16JY]
Chávez, César E.: tribute (see H. Res. 266), H2917 [28MR]
China: 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), H4219 [3JN]
Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1968), H2916 [28MR]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 7), H1331 [30JA]
Climate: acknowledge climate emergency which demands massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes (see H. Con. Res. 52), H7497 [9AU]
——— establish Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy and authorize admission of climate-displaced persons (see H.R. 4732), H12292 [19DE]
——— support teaching climate change in schools (see H. Res. 574), H8145 [15OC]
Coast Guard: making continuing appropriations (see H.R. 367), H603 [15JA] (see H.R. 421), H358 [9JA]
Commission To Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H202 [3JA]
Committee on the Judiciary (House): authorize initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas (see H. Res. 430), H4349 [6JN]
Congressman Bill Carney Post Office, Smithtown, NY: designate (see H.R. 828), H1242 [28JA]
Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate political contributions and expenditures (see H.J. Res. 48), H7512 [20AU]
Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see H.R. 1423), H2311 [28FE]
——— modify prohibition on recognition by U.S. courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1683), H7493 [6AU]
——— prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a District of Columbia jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 2275), H3286 [25AP]
——— prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 874), H1586 [13FE]
CPSC: require compliant flame mitigation devices to be used on portable fuel containers for flammable liquids (see H.R. 806), H4314 [4JN]
Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 569), H601 [15JA]
——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 35), H520 [11JA]
Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 3960), H7490 [2AU]
DEA: eliminate separate registration requirement for dispensing narcotic drugs categorized in schedules with lower potential for abuse that are intended for maintenance or detoxification treatment (see H.R. 2482), H4920 [19JN]
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), H10017 [10DE]
——— repeal work requirements that disqualify able-bodied adults from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 2809), H3924 [16MY]
Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 663), H717 [17JA]
Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 2653), H5305 [9JY]
——— allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see H.R. 1707), H3926 [16MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for improving basic programs operated by local educational agencies for the disadvantaged (see H.R. 2315), H6001 [17JY]
——— establish a grant program to support partnerships and collaboration between Hispanic-serving institutions of higher education and Hispanic-serving school districts (see H.R. 3827), H7149 [18JY]
——— expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see H.R. 1676), H2646 [11MR]
——— improve Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see H.R. 2441), H7483 [30JY]
——— increase civics education programs (see H.R. 849), H5728 [11JY]
——— maintain and update College Scorecard and require institutions of higher education participating in Federal student aid programs to prominently display scorecard on home page of website (see H.R. 3026), H4773 [18JN]
——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 943), H1351 [4FE]
——— make grants to support early college high schools and other dual or concurrent enrollment programs (see H.R. 4108), H7480 [30JY]
——— provide Federal student loan borrowers a monthly loan disclosure statement that includes projected payments, accrued interest, total cost of attendance, and other personalized details (see H.R. 4193), H7991 [25SE]
——— provide for long-term improvement of public school facilities (see H.R. 865), H1332 [30JA]
——— reauthorize and improve grant program to assist institutions of higher education in establishing, maintaining, and improving veteran student centers (see H.R. 1652), H8260 [18OC]
——— reduce cost of college, hold colleges accountable for students’ success, and improve students’ opportunity to graduate on-time and transition to a successful career (see H.R. 4674), H9123 [20NO]
——— require colleges and universities to publish information on religious exemptions to Title IX provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program (see H.R. 3555), H7536 [6SE]
——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 2747), H3840 [15MY]
——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to provide notice of tuition levels for students (see H.R. 4587), H8088 [1OC]
——— simplify Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), increase access to Pell Grants, and standardize language and format of financial aid offer letters (see H.R. 4680), H8143 [15OC]
Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to be used for school personnel and students to receive student suicide awareness and prevention training (see H.R. 3778), H8114 [11OC]
——— 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), H8096 [4OC]
——— award certain allergies and asthma-related grants and increase preference given to States that require certain public schools to have allergies and asthma management programs (see H.R. 2468), H7244 [23JY]
——— conduct research to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth from child abuse and neglect, include such demographics in child abuse reports, and train personnel on meeting needs of such youth (see H.R. 2775), H4175 [28MY]
——— 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), H2030 [14FE]
——— educate health care professionals and the public on biosimilar biological products (see H.R. 4400), H7834 [19SE]
——— establish a grant program that provides grants to States, U.S. territories, and Indian tribes for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) programs (see H.R. 1643), H2613 [8MR]
——— establish a program to improve identification, assessment, and treatment of patients in the emergency department who are at risk of suicide (see H.R. 4861), H8538 [28OC]
——— establish an interagency council on social determinants of health to provide recommendations and assistance in developing strategies to target health and well-being of high-need patients (see H.R. 4004), H7464 [25JY]
——— establish Eye Bond Pilot Program to fund translational research and advance treatments and cures for blindness and other severe vision impairments (see H.R. 2620), H4122 [22MY]
——— 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 (see H.R. 3), H7990 [25SE]
——— prohibit implementation or enforcement of rule on protection of statutory conscience rights in provision of health care services (see H.R. 5036), H8782 [12NO]
——— promote child care and early learning (see H.R. 1364), H9256 [4DE]
——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps (see H.R. 1943), H2914 [28MR] (see H.R. 2328), H4218 [3JN]
——— reauthorize autism-related research and programs (see H.R. 1058), H4919 [19JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: 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), H4626 [12JN]
——— provide funding to secure nonprofit facilities from terrorist attacks (see H.R. 2476), H3438 [2MY]
——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 2415), H3792 [14MY]
——— 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]
——— strike marijuana use, possession, and distribution as grounds of inadmissibility and removal from the country (see H.R. 4390), H7773 [18SE]
Dept. of HUD: authorize additional monies to the Public Housing Capital Fund (see H.R. 4546), H8079 [27SE]
——— award grants to eligible entities to evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards, lead in drinking water hazards, and lead in soil hazards in certain residential real properties (see H.R. 4416), H7835 [19SE]
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), H2273 [27FE]
——— 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]
——— incentivize State reporting systems that allow submittal of information by mental health professionals on individuals deemed dangerous relative to firearms possession (see H.R. 3554), H5270 [2JY]
——— incentivize States to enact laws requiring independent investigation and prosecution for use of deadly force by law enforcement officers (see H.R. 125), H205 [3JA]
——— make available to Congress and the public the special counsel report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Con. Res. 24), H2584 [7MR]
——— make grants to nonprofit organizations to offer legal assistance to certain aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients, and refugees (see H.R. 656), H717 [17JA]
——— provide notification to relevant law enforcement agencies if a background check conducted by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System determines that a person may not receive a firearm (see H.R. 3552), H5270 [2JY]
——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see H.R. 1671), H2646 [11MR]
——— require States receiving Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funds to mandate sensitivity training for law enforcement officers (see H.R. 125), H205 [3JA]
——— study whether an individual’s history of domestic violence can be used to determine the likelihood of such individual committing a mass shooting (see H.R. 3284), H4695 [13JN]
Dept. of Labor: assist entities using special subminimum wage certificates to transform business and program models, support transition to competitive integrated employment for the disabled, and phase out use of such certificates (see H.R. 873), H4389 [10JN]
——— issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 1309), H2042 [19FE]
——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3219), H7162 [22JY]
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), H4693 [13JN]
——— develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in WHO (see H.R. 237), H210 [3JA] (see H.R. 353), H284 [8JA]
——— maintain existing regulations governing exportation of certain weapons and military equipment on U.S. Munitions list (see H.R. 1134), H1492 [8FE]
——— monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (see H.R. 221), H209 [3JA]
——— provide for rewards for the arrest or conviction of certain foreign nationals who have committed genocide or war crimes (see H.R. 1819), H2754 [18MR]
——— pursue public-private partnerships, innovative financing mechanisms, research partnerships, and coordination with international and multilateral organizations to address childhood cancer globally (see H.R. 5338), H9346 [6DE]
——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 1581), H2581 [7MR]
——— 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), H1209 [24JA]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize a National Heritage Area Program (see H.R. 1049), H2103 [25FE]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 397), H7152 [18JY]
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), H9122 [20NO]
——— issue a rule requiring new passenger motor vehicles to be equipped with a child safety alert system to prevent leaving an unattended child in the vehicle (see H.R. 3593), H7708 [12SE]
——— require development of public transportation operations safety risk reduction programs to improve transit worker and pedestrian safety (see H.R. 1139), H8082 [27SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: 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]
——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 95), H465 [10JA]
——— include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 730), H4065 [21MY]
——— modify authorities relative to collective bargaining of Veterans Health Administration employees (see H.R. 1133), H5304 [9JY]
——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 1155), H1580 [13FE]
——— 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), H282 [8JA]
Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 555), H600 [15JA]
——— promote and ensure delivery of special education and related services to students with visual and hearing disabilities through appropriate instructional methodologies (see H.R. 4822), H8456 [23OC]
Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 5), H2714 [13MR]
Diseases and disorders: extend availability of semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see H.R. 3113), H7472 [25JY]
District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 51), H202 [3JA]
Drugs: decriminalize marijuana, use tax revenues to assist certain small businesses, research effects on driving and health, restrict advertising to protect children, and expunge certain marijuana-related convictions (see H.R. 2843), H4009 [20MY]
——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 2569), H3499 [8MY]
Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 58), H7501 [13AU]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 2), H5261 [27JN]
——— prohibit individuals from knowingly deceiving others about the time, place, eligibility, or procedures of participating in a Federal election for the purpose of deterring an individual from voting (see H.R. 3281), H4695 [13JN]
Employment: allow employees to earn paid sick time to address their health needs, the health needs of their families, or to seek assistance relative to domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault (see H.R. 1784), H2744 [14MR]
——— establish a domestic workers bill of rights to protect workplace rights and conditions and ensure implementation and enforcement of such protections (see H.R. 3760), H5825 [15JY]
——— prevent workplace harassment, end mandatory arbitration and pre-employment non-disclosure agreements, expand civil rights protections, empower workers who report harassment, and eliminate tipped minimum wage (see H.R. 2148), H7501 [13AU]
——— protect freedom to join a union by bolstering remedies and punishing violations of workers’ rights, strengthening workers’ freedom to negotiate for better working conditions, and restoring fairness to the economy (see H.R. 2474), H3438 [2MY]
EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 852), H1283 [29JA]
——— ban use of pesticide chlorpyrifos (see H.R. 230), H1586 [13FE]
——— require disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing and repeal oil and gas industry exemption from Safe Drinking Water Act (see H.R. 4014), H7464 [25JY]
FAA: prohibit certain helicopter flights over major cities with high population densities (see H.R. 4880), H8538 [28OC]
——— provide funding from Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FAA activities in the event of a Government shutdown (see H.R. 1108), H2648 [11MR]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or child involved (see H.R. 3114), H5008 [20JN]
FCC: clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (see H.R. 946), H1348 [4FE] (see H.R. 3375), H5169 [25JN]
——— establish within Enforcement Bureau a division that specifically addresses the issue of robocalls (see H.R. 2355), H4172 [24MY]
——— expand and clarify prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and require telephone service providers to offer technology to subscribers to reduce unwanted telephone calls and text messages (see H.R. 2298), H3263 [12AP]
——— provide that certain actions shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 530), H2647 [11MR]
——— restore Open Internet Order and its net neutrality protections (see H.R. 1644), H2613 [8MR]
FDA: enhance health warnings on cigarette packages, raise minimum age to purchase tobacco products, restrict tobacco flavors, and regulate sale and marketing of all tobacco, including e-cigarettes and accessories (see H.R. 2339), H5008 [20JN]
——— permanently reauthorize Rare Pediatric Disease Designation Program to issue priority review vouchers to encourage treatments for rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 4439), H7865 [20SE]
——— prevent human health threats posed by consumption of equines raised in the U.S. (see H.R. 961), H1494 [8FE]
——— require labels of drugs that contain an ingredient that is derived directly or indirectly from a gluten-containing grain to identify each such ingredient (see H.R. 2074), H4011 [20MY]
Federal agencies and departments: improve reporting about animal testing and alternative test method use by Federal agencies (see H.R. 249), H3503 [8MY]
——— require certain agencies to develop scientific integrity policies (see H.R. 1709), H3260 [10AP]
Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 67), H203 [3JA]
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), H7472 [25JY]
——— provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 1154), H7867 [20SE]
FEMA: provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster (see H.R. 5337), H9346 [6DE]
Firearms: authorize issuance of extreme risk protection orders to allow family or law enforcement to petition to have firearms temporarily removed from a person who may present a danger to others or themselves (see H.R. 3076), H5008 [20JN]
——— ban manufacture, possession, sale, or transport of bump stocks and equivalent devices designed to accelerate the fire of semiautomatic weapons (see H.R. 3606), H5913 [16JY]
——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 3553), H5270 [2JY]
——— expand to all firearms the requirement that Federal firearms licensees report sales of 2 or more handguns to the same unlicensed person within 5 consecutive business days (see H.R. 4324), H7705 [12SE]
——— prevent a person convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or who received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm (see H.R. 2708), H3788 [14MY]
——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 1705), H2715 [13MR]
——— prohibit a Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 717), H1170 [23JA]
——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see H.R. 3265), H5306 [9JY]
——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1186), H7496 [9AU]
——— provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun (see H.R. 1454), H2681 [12MR]
——— provide victims of gun violence access to the same civil remedies available to those injured through other means and ensure the gun industry is not shielded from liability when negligent (see H.R. 3214), H5776 [12JY]
——— 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), H361 [9JA]
——— require firearm assembly kits to be considered as firearms (see H.R. 1266), H7244 [23JY]
Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 737), H2273 [27FE]
Floyd H. Flake Federal Building, Queens, NY: designate (see H.R. 718), H3304 [29AP]
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), H8144 [15OC]
——— prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 1055), H1459 [7FE]
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), H7991 [25SE]
France: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (see H.J. Res. 63), H4627 [12JN]
Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1003), H1390 [6FE]
Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 1450), H3130 [8AP]
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 (see H. Res. 109), H1462 [7FE]
Health: improve insurance access and affordability, strengthen protections for individuals with preexisting conditions, and terminate sale of short-term, limited duration insurance plans (see H.R. 1884), H2826 [26MR]
——— increase availability and affordability of menstrual hygiene products for women and girls with limited access (see H.R. 1882), H5585 [10JY]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 561), H7773 [18SE]
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), H7991 [25SE]
——— 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), H7990 [25SE]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 693), H1214 [24JA]
Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area: redesignate as Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area (see H.R. 695), H996 [22JA]
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), H8542 [28OC]
Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 5127), H8908 [15NO]
Hurricanes: express condolences and long-term support to the Bahamas in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian (see H. Res. 562), H7773 [18SE]
Immigrant Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 453), H5006 [20JN]
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]
——— express that immigration makes the U.S. stronger, secure borders, condemn White supremacy and leaders who legitimize such ideology, deter domestic terrorism, and call for removal of extremist online content (see H. Res. 299), H3217 [9AP]
——— limit immigration enforcement actions and clarify powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations (see H.R. 1011), H3476 [7MY]
——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 541), H543 [14JA]
——— prohibit Federal funds from being used to violate the terms of the Flores settlement agreement which prohibits indefinite detention of migrant children (see H.R. 4394), H7773 [18SE]
——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 3799), H5998 [17JY]
——— protect health and safety of children in immigration detention (see H.R. 3918), H7529 [30AU]
——— provide for admission, protection, and processing of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals in the Western Hemisphere, and modify certain special immigrant visa programs (see H.R. 5210), H9167 [21NO]
——— provide that an alien may not be denied admission to the U.S. because of religion (see H.R. 590), H674 [16JA]
——— require the President to set a minimum annual goal for number of refugees to be admitted into the U.S. at not less than 95,000 (see H.R. 2146), H3215 [9AP]
——— rescind Executive actions suspending issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries, prohibit religious discrimination, and limit Presidential authority to suspend or restrict entry of a class of aliens (see H.R. 2214), H3306 [29AP]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorize funding for infants, toddlers, and preschool children with disabilities (see H.R. 4107), H8057 [26SE]
——— authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1878), H3276 [18AP] (see H.R. 2315), H6001 [17JY]
Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (see H. Con. Res. 36), H3283 [25AP]
——— improve through investment in broadband, water systems, clean energy, brownfield redevelopment, and health care projects (see H.R. 2741), H3840 [15MY]
Insurance: disapprove rule on waivers to States for alternatives to health insurance exchanges that weaken protections for individuals with preexisting conditions (see H.J. Res. 74), H7497 [9AU]
——— provide for a special enrollment period for pregnant women (see H.R. 2778), H3842 [15MY]
——— require group and individual health insurance coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect (see H.R. 1379), H4697 [13JN]
——— require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1730), H7715 [16SE]
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), H10017 [10DE]
IRS: clarify that all Internal Revenue Code provisions shall apply to legally married same-sex couples in the same manner as other married couples (see H.R. 1244), H2030 [14FE]
Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 1837), H2797 [25MR]
——— 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]
Italy: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (see H.J. Res. 64), H4627 [12JN]
Japan: reaffirm vital role of the U.S.-Japan alliance in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond (see H. Res. 349), H3440 [2MY]
Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 478), H5303 [9JY]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 450), H4918 [19JN]
Korean Americans: call on the U.S. and North Korea to reunite divided families by exchanging information, using registries, and working with South Korea to include U.S. citizens in video reunions (see H. Res. 410), H4920 [19JN]
——— require consultations in reuniting Korean Americans with family members in North Korea (see H.R. 1771), H4920 [19JN]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide permanent, dedicated funding (see H.R. 3195), H5913 [16JY]
LeMond, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3589), H5826 [15JY]
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Stonewall Uprising and condemn violence and discrimination against community (see H. Res. 469), H5258 [27JN]
——— promote equality globally, include LGBT-specific reporting in human rights reports, sanction those responsible for abuses, and ensure foreign aid includes LGBT populations (see H.R. 3874), H7161 [22JY]
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]
LGBTQ Equality Day: designate (see H. Res. 465), H5201 [26JN]
Lieutenant Michael R. Davidson Post Office Building, Floral Park, NY: designate (see H.R. 1833), H2755 [18MR]
Louise and Bob Slaughter Post Office, Fairport, NY: designate (see H.R. 540), H543 [14JA]
Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the VA New York Harbor Health Care System, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 1925), H6001 [17JY]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance (see H. Res. 71), H1171 [23JA]
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), H3681 [9MY]
Medicaid: establish a State public option to provide Americans with the choice of a high-quality, low-cost health insurance plan (see H.R. 1277), H2032 [14FE]
——— prohibit payments for sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 1981), H2916 [28MR]
——— provide for a State option to provide for and extend continuous coverage for certain individuals (see H.R. 4996), H8880 [14NO]
Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 1763), H2763 [21MR]
——— establish an improved Medicare for All national health insurance program (see H.R. 1384), H2269 [27FE]
——— extend funding for quality measure endorsement, input, and selection (see H.R. 3031), H4174 [28MY]
——— permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes (see H.R. 808), H12292 [19DE]
——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1948), H2915 [28MR]
——— provide coverage of FDA-approved qualifying colorectal cancer screening blood-based tests (see H.R. 1765), H4773 [18JN]
——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the opioid crisis (see H.R. 2439), H4218 [3JN] (see H.R. 3414), H12211 [18DE]
——— provide outreach and reporting on comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease care planning services (see H.R. 1873), H8959 [18NO]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1570), H2504 [6MR]
Medicare/Medicaid: improve treatment of U.S. territories (see H.R. 1354), H7536 [6SE]
——— provide equal coverage of in vitro specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) tests and percutaneous tests for allergies (see H.R. 2009), H3267 [12AP]
Mental health: strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits (see H.R. 2874), H4063 [21MY]
Metropolitan Museum of Art: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary of founding (see H. Res. 311), H3256 [10AP]
Middle East: address Arab-Israeli conflict in a concurrent track with Israeli-Palestinian peace process and commend Arab and Muslim-majority states that have improved bilateral relations with Israel (see H. Res. 138), H2042 [19FE]
——— impose sanctions relative to foreign support for Palestinian terrorism (see H.R. 1850), H2761 [21MR]
Minimum wage: increase (see H.R. 582), H673 [16JA]
Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini Post Office Building, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 4794), H8460 [23OC]
Multinational Species Conservation Funds: require continued sales of semipostal stamp until all remaining stamps are sold (see H.R. 1446), H5305 [9JY]
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), H4697 [13JN]
National and Community Service Administration: establish (see H.R. 3464), H5165 [25JN]
National Commission on Fibrotic Diseases: establish (see H.R. 3446), H5075 [24JN]
National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 391), H4219 [3JN]
National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 391), H4219 [3JN]
National Infrastructure Development Bank: establish (see H.R. 658), H717 [17JA]
National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 1865), H2795 [25MR]
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 Suicide Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 587), H7902 [24SE]
National Telecommunications and Information Administration: establish a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program to support construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure (see H.R. 4127), H7480 [30JY]
——— establish a mobile hotspot grant program (see H.R. 5243), H9168 [21NO]
National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 556), H7905 [24SE]
National Women’s Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 1982), H3792 [14MY]
National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 171), H2367 [5MR]
Native Americans: reauthorize program to ensure survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages (see H.R. 912), H9348 [6DE]
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), H718 [17JA]
——— 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]
New York Mets (baseball team): anniversary of 1969 World Series victory (see H. Res. 461), H5167 [25JN]
——— issue postage stamp in commemoration of 1969 World Series victory (see H.R. 3457), H5165 [25JN]
Nigeria: promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process (see H. Con. Res. 4), H676 [16JA]
NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 1131), H1492 [8FE]
Normandia Maldonado Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 3870), H7529 [30AU]
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), H8229 [17OC]
Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor: increase funding (see H.R. 2288), H3267 [12AP]
Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge: rename as Congressman Lester Wolff National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. 263), H228 [4JA]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 748), H1363 [5FE]
Plum Island, NY: repeal requirement for GSA to sell certain Federal property, require further use be for conservation, education, and research, and conduct a special resource study (see H.R. 1578), H2504 [6MR]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 2977), H4162 [23MY]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 146), H2101 [25FE]
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), H5200 [26JN]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 54), H3276 [18AP]
——— ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 23), H3276 [18AP]
——— ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 33), H1244 [28JA]
——— repeal requirement to prepay future retirement benefits (see H.R. 2382), H3792 [14MY]
——— restore preexisting service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 60), H3286 [25AP]
——— study retrofitting mail collection boxes with narrow mail slots to prevent mail theft (see H.R. 3579), H5306 [9JY]
Poway, CA: condemn attack on Chabad of Poway Synagogue, offer condolences to victims, commend first responders, and condemn anti-Semitism, white supremacy, white nationalism, and all forms of hatred (see H. Res. 364), H3679 [9MY]
Power resources: transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2050 (see H.R. 5221), H9167 [21NO]
Public Health Service: designate Chief Nurse Officer as National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1597), H2582 [7MR]
——— submit annual report on effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 1114), H2797 [25MR]
Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 1050), H5270 [2JY]
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]
Refuse disposal: improve international waste management systems and prevent and reduce plastic waste and marine debris (see H.R. 4636), H8110 [11OC]
Saudi Arabia: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (see H.J. Res. 61, 62, 64), H4627 [12JN]
——— hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (see H.R. 2037), H3070 [3AP]
Schools: prohibit stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals (see H.R. 2311), H8960 [18NO]
Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent Post Office, Pine Plains, NY: designate (see H.R. 2151), H3844 [15MY]
Serbia: support efforts to investigate and bring to justice individuals responsible for the execution-style murders of U.S. citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in 1999 (see H. Con. Res. 32), H3068 [3AP]
Sesame Street (television program): anniversary (see H. Res. 540), H7529 [30AU]
Smithsonian Institution: establish a comprehensive women’s history museum (see H.R. 1980), H3449 [3MY]
——— establish National Museum of the American Latino (see H.R. 2420), H4773 [18JN]
Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1407), H2270 [27FE]
——— eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 2178), H3844 [15MY]
——— protect system and improve benefits (see H.R. 860), H1331 [30JA]
——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 141), H1285 [29JA]
Spain: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (see H.J. Res. 64), H4627 [12JN]
Sports: improve integrity and safety of horseracing by requiring a uniform anti-doping and medication control program enforced by an independent Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority (see H.R. 1754), H2828 [26MR]
——— mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 3483), H5166 [25JN]
Sri Lanka: condemn terrorist attacks and offer condolences to victims, observe anniversary and address root causes of civil war, protect vulnerable communities, and acknowledge importance of long-term political settlement (see H. Res. 346), H3405 [1MY]
SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 1185), H1581 [13FE]
Sudan: condemn attacks on peaceful protesters and support immediate peaceful transition to a civilian-led democratic government (see H. Res. 432), H4388 [10JN]
Supreme Court: promulgate a code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 1057), H1460 [7FE]
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), H2937 [1AP]
Taxation: include armor-piercing, concealable weapons within definition of ‘‘firearm’’ under National Firearms Act (see H.R. 1297), H4167 [23MY]
——— increase deduction allowed for student loan interest (see H.R. 3098), H4312 [4JN]
——— 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), H7152 [18JY]
——— modify limitation on deduction of State and local taxes (see H.R. 5377), H10015 [10DE]
——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 1987), H8200 [16OC]
——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 1711), H7483 [30JY]
——— provide investment tax credits for energy storage technologies (see H.R. 2096), H5266 [28JN]
——— 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), H8910 [15NO]
——— treat certain military survivor benefits as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax (see H.R. 2481), H3844 [15MY]
Tibetan Policy Act: modify and reauthorize (see H.R. 4331), H10307 [16DE]
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), H5728 [11JY]
Trump, President: condemn administration’s systematic cruel and inhumane treatment of migrants, particularly children, at the southern border (see H. Res. 499), H5999 [17JY]
——— 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]
——— prohibit funding to enforce Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees (see H.R. 810), H1351 [4FE]
——— 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]
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), H8881 [14NO]
U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: anniversary of Paris Agreement adoption (see H. Res. 762), H10258 [12DE]
——— 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), H2883 [27MR]
U.N. Population Fund: authorize contributions (see H.R. 4722), H8227 [17OC]
U.S. Commission on Hate Crimes: establish (see H.R. 4118), H7480 [30JY]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 3742), H7521 [23AU]
Ukraine: support defense of independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity (see H.R. 3047), H4180 [30MY]
United Arab Emirates: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (see H.J. Res. 62, 63), H4627 [12JN]
United Kingdom: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (see H.J. Res. 61, 63, 64), H4627 [12JN]
Venezuela: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 549), H1393 [6FE]
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), H7905 [24SE]
——— encourage Congress to pass legislation to increase voting access and registration, protect voting rights, and improve election security (see H. Res. 556), H7905 [24SE]
——— require States to ensure individuals who provide identifying information to motor vehicle authorities are automatically registered to vote in Federal elections unless eligibility requirements are not met (see H.R. 645), H716 [17JA]
——— 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: establish a trust fund to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 1417), H12292 [19DE]
Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 929), H5202 [26JN]
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), H8102 [8OC]
——— support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see H.R. 864), H7715 [16SE]
Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5267), H9179 [26NO]
——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 35), H4701 [14JN]
——— ensure access to, and ability to make decisions on, health care, including reproductive health care, regardless of their State of residence and promote preventive health care services (see H. Con. Res. 40), H4064 [21MY]
——— ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 2694), H8200 [16OC]
——— 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), H8679 [30OC]
——— provide women and girls’ safe access to sanitation facilities in refugee camps (see H.R. 615), H675 [16JA]
——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 38), H1336 [30JA] (see H.J. Res. 79), H8739 [8NO]
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), H5270 [2JY]
——— 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), H4342 [5JN]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 550), H4175 [28MY]
——— 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
Asia: express importance and vitality of U.S. alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea, and our trilateral cooperation in the pursuit of shared interests (see H. Res. 127), H1583 [13FE]
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), H4431 [11JN]
CDC: collaborate with State and local health departments to provide information and education to the public on asthma (see H.R. 5230), H9168 [21NO]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: ensure home infusion therapy services are accessible to all Medicare beneficiaries regardless of the presence of a skilled professional (see H. Con. Res. 63), H7773 [18SE]
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), H3678 [9MY]
Committee on Foreign Affairs (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 198), H2614 [8MR]
CPSC: establish consumer product safety standards for firearm locks and firearm safes (see H.R. 4691), H8197 [16OC]
Dept. of HHS: enhance national strategy for combating and eliminating tuberculosis (see H.R. 3080), H4312 [4JN]
——— improve obstetric care and maternal health outcomes (see H.R. 4995), H8737 [8NO]
——— 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), H716 [17JA]
——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 3109), H4341 [5JN]
——— reauthorize and enhance poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (see H.R. 501), H517 [11JA]
——— study the state of hospital infrastructure in the U.S. (see H.R. 3558), H5256 [27JN]
Dept. of State: provide for certain authorities (see H.R. 3352), H4917 [19JN]
Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (see H.R. 3501), H5199 [26JN]
FCC: increase penalty for fraudulent 9-1-1 calls that result in an emergency response from law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 156), H207 [3JA]
——— repeal requirement to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum (see H.R. 451), H462 [10JA]
FDA: clarify meaning of a new chemical entity (see H.R. 4955), H8717 [31OC]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit use of facial recognition technology without a Federal court order (see H.R. 4021), H7465 [25JY]
Firearms: protect law enforcement officers by regulating sale of the Five-seveN pistol and variants, testing handguns for capability to penetrate body armor, and regulating transactions involving such handguns (see H.R. 2670), H3726 [10MY]
——— restrict sale of armor-piercing ammunition (see H.R. 952), H1349 [4FE]
Foreign policy: combat international extremism by addressing global fragility and violence and stabilizing conflict-affected areas (see H.R. 1580), H2581 [7MR] (see H.R. 2116), H3127 [8AP]
——— emphasize importance of foreign alliances and partnerships in advancing U.S. interests and security (see H. Res. 222), H2717 [13MR]
——— reaffirm importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in U.S. foreign policy (see H. Res. 221), H2717 [13MR]
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), H7377 [24JY]
Hungary: support efforts to strengthen democracy and alliance with the U.S. (see H. Res. 400), H4164 [23MY]
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), H1211 [24JA]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: provide proper oversight of U.S. policy (see H.R. 2949), H4161 [23MY]
Latex Allergy Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 622), H8101 [8OC]
Medicaid: repeal reductions in disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 3022), H4170 [24MY]
Medicare: require manufacturers of certain single-dose vial drugs payable under part-B to provide rebates relative to amounts of such drugs discarded (see H.R. 4178), H7496 [9AU]
Motor vehicles: permit installation of pulsating light systems for high mounted brake lamps (see H.R. 3293), H4700 [14JN]
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 356), H3474 [7MY]
National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 34), H3264 [12AP]
National security: recognize interdependence of diplomacy, development, and defense as critical to effective national security (see H. Res. 220), H2717 [13MR]
NATO: provide financial lending mechanisms to assist NATO allies in modernizing their military forces (see H.R. 3194), H4431 [11JN]
Nemtsov, Boris: call for accountability and justice for assassination in Russia (see H. Res. 156), H2271 [27FE]
New START Treaty: require certain reports and briefings to Congress relative to expiration (see H.R. 2529), H3473 [7MY]
NIH: make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research (see H.R. 4519), H8053 [26SE]
Russia: enhance national interest and security of the U.S. and European allies and partners by countering malign Russian influence (see H.R. 4209), H7524 [27AU]
Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security (see H.R. 3389), H5006 [20JN]
Social Security: improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1551), H2503 [6MR]
Syria: condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees (see H.R. 1706), H2715 [13MR]
——— 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), H8143 [15OC] (see H. Res. 625), H8111 [11OC]
Taiwan: reaffirm U.S. commitment to Taiwan and to implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act (see H. Res. 273), H2938 [1AP]
Taxation: repeal limitation on deductions for certain taxes, including State and local taxes (see H.R. 515), H518 [11JA]
Tobacco products: prohibit use of e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems in schools (see H.R. 4019), H7465 [25JY]
Transportation Security Administration: require deployment of law enforcement personnel at airport screening locations at very large airports (see H.R. 4020), H7465 [25JY]
Turkey: impose sanctions relative to military offensive in Syria (see H.R. 4695), H8198 [16OC]
——— support sale of air and missile defense systems and limit transfer of F–35 aircraft pending certification that Turkey will not accept delivery of air and missile defense system from Russia (see H. Res. 372), H3727 [10MY]
Voting: constitutional amendment to provide for direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the U.S. and to protect and enhance voter rights (see H.J. Res. 9), H210 [3JA]
Weapons: treat flamethrowers the same as machineguns for purposes of Federal criminal laws relative to firearms (see H.R. 2671), H3726 [10MY]
Constitutional authority statements
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 (H.R. 3190), H4432 [11JN]
CDC: collaborate with State and local health departments to provide information and education to the public on asthma (H.R. 5230), H9170 [21NO]
Central America: support people and strengthen U.S. national security by addressing root causes of migration from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (H.R. 2615), H3680 [9MY]
CPSC: establish consumer product safety standards for firearm locks and firearm safes (H.R. 4691), H8198 [16OC]
Dept. of HHS: enhance national strategy for combating and eliminating tuberculosis (H.R. 3080), H4313 [4JN]
——— improve obstetric care and maternal health outcomes (H.R. 4995), H8740 [8NO]
——— 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 (H.R. 647), H720 [17JA]
——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (H.R. 3109), H4344 [5JN]
——— reauthorize and enhance poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (H.R. 501), H519 [11JA]
——— study the state of hospital infrastructure in the U.S. (H.R. 3558), H5259 [27JN]
Dept. of State: provide for certain authorities (H.R. 3352), H4918 [19JN]
Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (H.R. 3501), H5202 [26JN]
FCC: increase penalty for fraudulent 9-1-1 calls that result in an emergency response from law enforcement agencies (H.R. 156), H215 [3JA]
——— repeal requirement to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum (H.R. 451), H464 [10JA]
FDA: clarify meaning of a new chemical entity (H.R. 4955), H8719 [31OC]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit use of facial recognition technology without a Federal court order (H.R. 4021), H7469 [25JY]
Firearms: protect law enforcement officers by regulating sale of the Five-seveN pistol and variants, testing handguns for capability to penetrate body armor, and regulating transactions involving such handguns (H.R. 2670), H3728 [10MY]
——— restrict sale of armor-piercing ammunition (H.R. 952), H1350 [4FE]
Foreign policy: combat international extremism by addressing global fragility and violence and stabilizing conflict-affected areas (H.R. 1580), H2584 [7MR]
——— combat international extremism by addressing global fragility and violence and stabilizing conflict-affected areas (H.R. 2116), H3129 [8AP]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: provide proper oversight of U.S. policy (H.R. 2949), H4165 [23MY]
Medicaid: repeal reductions in disproportionate share hospital allotments (H.R. 3022), H4171 [24MY]
Medicare: require manufacturers of certain single-dose vial drugs payable under part-B to provide rebates relative to amounts of such drugs discarded (H.R. 4178), H7496 [9AU]
Motor vehicles: permit installation of pulsating light systems for high mounted brake lamps (H.R. 3293), H4700 [14JN]
NATO: provide financial lending mechanisms to assist NATO allies in modernizing their military forces (H.R. 3194), H4432 [11JN]
New START Treaty: require certain reports and briefings to Congress relative to expiration (H.R. 2529), H3475 [7MY]
NIH: make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research (H.R. 4519), H8055 [26SE]
Russia: enhance national interest and security of the U.S. and European allies and partners by countering malign Russian influence (H.R. 4209), H7525 [27AU]
Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security (H.R. 3389), H5007 [20JN]
Social Security: improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (H.R. 1551), H2505 [6MR]
Syria: condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees (H.R. 1706), H2717 [13MR]
——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, and impose new sanctions (H.R. 31), H211 [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 (H.J. Res. 77), H8144 [15OC]
Taxation: repeal limitation on deductions for certain taxes, including State and local taxes (H.R. 515), H519 [11JA]
Tobacco products: prohibit use of e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems in schools (H.R. 4019), H7469 [25JY]
Transportation Security Administration: require deployment of law enforcement personnel at airport screening locations at very large airports (H.R. 4020), H7469 [25JY]
Turkey: impose sanctions relative to military offensive in Syria (H.R. 4695), H8199 [16OC]
Voting: constitutional amendment to provide for direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the U.S. and to protect and enhance voter rights (H.J. Res. 9), H218 [3JA]
Weapons: treat flamethrowers the same as machineguns for purposes of Federal criminal laws relative to firearms (H.R. 2671), H3728 [10MY]
Letters
Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7883, H7884 [24SE]
Call for accountability and justice for assassination of Boris Nemtsov in Russia: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2659 [12MR]
——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2659 [12MR]
Cambodia Democracy Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5804 [15JY]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5804 [15JY]
Climate Action Now Act: Anne L. Kelly, Ceres, Inc., H3380• [1MY]
——— Drew McConville, Wilderness Society, H3371 [1MY]
——— Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) (organization), H3378•–H3380• [1MY]
——— Gene Karpinski, League of Conservation Voters, H3371 [1MY]
——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H3372 [1MY]
——— Leo W. Gerard, United Steelworkers (organization), H3372 [1MY]
——— Michael Williams, BlueGreen Alliance, H3372 [1MY]
——— Robert M. McLean, American College of Physicians (organization), H3380• [1MY]
——— several environmental organizations, H3370 [1MY]
——— several public health and medical organizations, H3373 [1MY]
——— We Are Still In (organization), H3372 [1MY]
Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5339 [10JY]
Georgia Support Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8360 [22OC]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8361 [22OC]
——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8360 [22OC]
Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8122, H8123 [15OC]
Keeping Russian Entrapments Minimal and Limiting Intelligence Networks (KREMLIN) Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2665 [12MR]
Oppose global boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement, urge solution to Palestinian conflict, and support technological cooperation in civilian areas: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7182, H7183 [23JY]
——— Representative Eddie Johnson, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H7183 [23JY]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7183 [23JY]
——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H7183 [23JY]
Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7201 [23JY]
——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H7201 [23JY]
Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act: several organizations, H8524 [28OC]
Protect Against Conflict by Turkey (PACT) Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8572 [29OC]
——— Representative Carolyn B. Maloney, Committee on Oversight and Reform (House), H8573 [29OC]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8572 [29OC]
——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8572 [29OC]
——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H8572 [29OC]
Reaffirm commitment to promote safety, health, education, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons and support efforts to provide assistance: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7887 [24SE]
Reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as framework for continued partnership, reconciliation, and mutual trust and encourage respect for provisions in Northern Ireland: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H9199 [3DE]
Russian-Venezuelan Threat Mitigation Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2782 [25MR]
Saudi Arabia Human Rights and Accountability Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5798 [15JY]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5798 [15JY]
——— Representative Schiff, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5798 [15JY]
Strengthening the Health Care Fraud Prevention Task Force Act: Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2054 [25FE]
——— Representative Pallone, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H2055 [25FE]
Support sale of defense systems and limit transfer of F–35 aircraft pending certification that Turkey will not accept delivery of defense system from Russia: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4379, H4380 [10JN]
——— Representative Cummings, Committee on Oversight and Reform (House), H4380 [10JN]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4380 [10JN]
——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4380 [10JN]
——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H4379 [10JN]
Syria Civilian Protection Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H972, H973 [22JA]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H973 [22JA]
——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H972 [22JA]
——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H972 [22JA]
U.S.-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7194, H7195, H7196 [23JY]
——— Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7196 [23JY]
——— Representative DeFazio, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H7195 [23JY]
——— Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H7195 [23JY]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7196 [23JY]
——— Representative Pallone, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H7195 [23JY]
——— Representative Peterson, Committee on Agriculture (House), H7195 [23JY]
——— Representative Takano, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H7196 [23JY]
U.S.-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5784 [15JY]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5785 [15JY]
USAID Branding Modernization Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5786 [15JY]
Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H9205 [3DE], E1558• [9DE]
——— Representative Schiff, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), E1558• [9DE]
Vladimir Putin Transparency Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2663 [12MR]
Lists
State organizations supporting H.R. 647, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, H8524 [28OC]
Press releases
Climate Action Now Act: Environmental Defense Action Fund (organization), H3372 [1MY]
Remarks
AID: prescribe manner in which programs are identified overseas (H.R. 2744), H5786, H5787 [15JY]
American Clergy Leadership Conference (organization): tribute to National Parents’ Day Award Luncheon, E1163• [17SE]
Arab American Heritage Month: observance, E569• [9MY]
Argentina: 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), H5787, H5788 [15JY]
Armed Forces: ensure continued intelligence collection, analysis, and sharing operations with other nations pending removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H1553 [13FE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), H1543, H1551, H1553 [13FE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), corrections in engrossment, H1558 [13FE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), motion to recommit, H1554 [13FE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), H3075, H3076, H3079 [4AP]
——— repeal authority to use against Iraq, E935• [17JY]
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), H8559, H8560, H8567 [29OC]
Arms sales: restrict the President’s emergency export authority under the Arms Export Control Act and limit use of an emergency determination to approve overseas manufacturing or co-production of defense items, H5545 [10JY]
Assyrian Memorial Day: observance, E1049• [13AU], E1158• [17SE]
Baum, Hilary: Riverdale Neighborhood House, Inc., honoree, E1373• [30OC]
Bezzubikoff, Andrei: Young Israel of Scarsdale, NY (synagogue) Distinguished Award recipient, E317• [18MR]
Bronx, NY: anniversary of Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene, E1374• [30OC]
Burma: limit military cooperation and apply sanctions to perpetrators of human rights abuses including against the Rohingya, H5545 [10JY]
Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (H.R. 526), H5802, H5804, H5805 [15JY]
Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and pursue a broad-based dialogue without preconditions to resolve area conflicts (H. Res. 358), H7203, H7204 [23JY]
Canada: commend upholding rule of law and provision of consular access and due process for Huawei Technologies Co., executive and call for release and due process by China of detained Canadian nationals (H. Res. 521), H8128, H8129 [15OC]
Central America: support people and strengthen U.S. national security by addressing root causes of migration from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (H.R. 2615), H5780, H5784, H5785 [15JY]
Colleges and universities: importance of international students studying in the U.S., E516• [1MY]
Committees of the House: direct certain committees to continue to investigate whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise powers of impeachment relative to misconduct by President Trump (H. Res. 660), H8693 [31OC]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), H5545 [10JY], H5602, H5603, H5604, H5621 [11JY], E909• [12JY], E935•, E937• [17JY]
——— improve procedures for reporting civilian casualties, H5602, H5603 [11JY]
——— prohibit funding for missiles banned by the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, H5621 [11JY]
——— prohibit funding for sale of air-to-ground munitions to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, E909• [12JY]
——— prohibit funding to issue export licenses for sale of certain defense articles and services to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, H4724 [18JN]
——— recognize importance of goal to procure renewable energy, reduce greenhouse emissions, and make military more resilient in the face of climate change, H3418 [2MY]
Dept. of HHS: establish a public-private partnership for purposes of identifying health care waste, fraud, and abuse (H.R. 525), H2053, H2054, H2055 [25FE]
——— 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 (H.R. 647), H8523 [28OC]
——— reauthorize and enhance poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (H.R. 501), H2052, H2053 [25FE]
Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (H.R. 1327), H5747 [12JY]
Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (H.R. 97), H5802 [15JY]
——— develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in WHO (H.R. 353), H974, H975 [22JA]
——— establish a policy regarding use of location-tracking consumer devices by employees at diplomatic and consular facilities (H.R. 115), H429, H430 [10JA]
——— establish a Vulnerability Disclosure Program to improve cybersecurity and a bug bounty program to identify and report vulnerabilities of Internet-facing information technology (H.R. 328), H979, H980, H981 [22JA]
——— monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (H.R. 221), H434, H437 [10JA]
——— provide for certain authorities (H.R. 3352), H7412, H7434, H7436 [25JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove proposal to terminate sanctions imposed against Russian companies En+ Group Ltd., United Company RUSAL Ltd., and EuroSibEnergo JSC (H.J. Res. 30), H692, H693, H696 [17JA]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), H4724 [18JN]
Discrimination: condemn anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim discrimination and bigotry against minorities as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contrary to U.S. values and aspirations (H. Res. 183), H2551 [7MR]
——— prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (H.R. 5), H3946 [17MY]
Foreign policy: combat international extremism by addressing global fragility and violence and stabilizing conflict-affected areas (H.R. 2116), H3966, H3968, H3969 [20MY]
Foreign trade: prohibit commercial exports of certain nonlethal crowd control items and defense articles and services to the Hong Kong Disciplined Services (H.R. 4270), H8127 [15OC]
France: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (S.J. Res. 37), H5938, H5939 [17JY]
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 (H.R. 598), H8358, H8360, H8362 [22OC]
Germany: anniversary of fall of the Berlin Wall, E1454• [15NO]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H429, H431 [10JA]
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY: anniversary of VFW James Daly Post 200, E675• [24MY]
Hong Kong: issue certification of autonomy, identify human rights violators, protect U.S. citizens and businesses, assess enforcement of certain export regulations, and clarify admissibility of visa applicants (S. 1838), H9089, H9092 [20NO]
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), H8777 [12NO]
Information technology: promote Internet access in developing countries and update foreign policy toward the Internet (H.R. 1359), H3970, H3972, H3973 [20MY]
Iran: limit use of funds for military operations in or against Iran, E937• [17JY]
Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (H.R. 1837), H7188, H7193, H7194, H7198 [23JY]
——— 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 (H. Res. 246), H7181, H7182, H7187 [23JY]
Italy: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (S.J. Res. 36), H5935, H5938 [17JY]
Jews: affirm that it is within national security interests of the U.S. to combat anti-Semitism and express support for Israel, H1554 [13FE]
Loren, Miriam and Ari: Young Israel of Scarsdale, NY (synagogue) Community Service Award recipients, E316• [18MR]
Mexico: promote bilateral tourism through cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico (H.R. 951), H4381, H4382, H4383 [10JN]
——— promote economic partnership and cooperation with the U.S., particularly in areas of academic exchange, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure integration (H.R. 133), H430, H431 [10JA]
Middle East: impose sanctions relative to foreign support for Palestinian terrorism (H.R. 1850), H7198, H7201, H7202 [23JY]
——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (H. Res. 326), H9298, H9299, H9306 [6DE]
Mount Vernon, NY: anniversary of Friendship Worship Center, E466• [15AP]
——— anniversary of Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church, E1371• [30OC]
Mueller, Robert S., III: release of report on special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3551 [9MY]
National Fragile X Awareness Day: observance, E948• [18JY]
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 (H.R. 676), H976, H978 [22JA]
Nemtsov, Boris: call for accountability and justice for assassination in Russia (H. Res. 156), H2657, H2658, H2660 [12MR]
New Rochelle, NY: anniversary of Family Christian Center, E1372• [30OC]
——— anniversary of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, E1370• [30OC]
——— anniversary of United Hebrew of New Rochelle retirement community, E1405• [8NO]
——— anniversary of YMCA, E567• [9MY]
New START Treaty: extend contingent upon Russia’s continued compliance, H5604 [11JY]
New York, NY: anniversary of Co-op City Little League, E697• [3JN]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: report on civilian casualties resulting from raids outside combat zones, H5545 [10JY]
Renewable energy: recognize ability to simultaneously reduce greenhouse gas emissions, invest in clean energy alternatives, and provide affordable energy options to consumers, H3417 [2MY]
Robbins, Risë and Marc: Young Israel of Scarsdale, NY (synagogue) Keter Shem Tov honorees, E319• [18MR]
Russia: call for provision of evidence of wrongdoing or release of U.S. citizen, Paul Whelan, being detained on espionage allegations (H. Res. 552), H8362, H8364 [22OC]
——— prohibit U.S. recognition of annexation of Crimea (H.R. 596), H2660, H2662 [12MR]
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), H5800, H5801 [15JY]
——— disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (S.J. Res. 36), H5935, H5938 [17JY]
——— disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (S.J. Res. 38), H5940, H5941 [17JY]
——— hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (H.R. 2037), H5796, H5798, H5800 [15JY]
Serbia: support efforts to investigate and bring to justice individuals responsible for the execution-style murders of U.S. citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in 1999 (H. Con. Res. 32), H8364, H8365 [22OC]
Spain: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (S.J. Res. 36), H5935, H5938 [17JY]
Spieler, Jill: Scarsdale Foundation Scarsdale Bowl Award recipient, E467• [15AP]
Stein, Richard: Riverdale Neighborhood House, Inc., honoree, E1373• [30OC]
Sudan: condemn attacks on peaceful protesters and support immediate peaceful transition to a civilian-led democratic government (H. Res. 432), H5789, H5790, H5793 [15JY]
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, H8777 [12NO]
Syria: halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, and impose new sanctions (H.R. 31), H970, H972, H974 [22JA]
——— 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), H8157, H8158, H8161, H8163 [16OC]
Taxation: modify limitation on deduction of State and local taxes (H.R. 5377), H12278 [19DE]
——— repeal limitation on deductions for certain taxes, including State and local taxes (H.R. 515), H12278 [19DE]
Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, H7606 [11SE]
Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (H.R. 192), H432, H433 [10JA]
Trump, President: impeachment (H. Res. 755), H12171 [18DE]
Turkey: impose sanctions relative to military offensive in Syria (H.R. 4695), H8568, H8571, H8576 [29OC]
——— support sale of air and missile defense systems and limit transfer of F–35 aircraft pending certification that Turkey will not accept delivery of air and missile defense system from Russia (H. Res. 372), H4378, H4379, H4381 [10JN]
U.N.: prevent child marriage in U.N.-administered refugee settlements (H.R. 2140), H4383, H4384 [10JN]
U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: ensure that voluntary agricultural practices can be included to meet the goals and ambitions of the Paris Agreement, H3415 [2MY]
——— 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), H3363, H3364, H3366, H3367, H3369, H3370, H3373 [1MY], H3412, H3413, H3414, H3415, H3416, H3417, H3418, H3419, H3420 [2MY]
——— provide rule of construction that nothing would require or prohibit inclusion of recommendations to support integration of effects of human-caused climate change into school curriculums, H3416 [2MY]
——— provide that nothing may be construed to require or prohibit the inclusion of a specific energy technology or technologies under Paris Agreement, H3413 [2MY]
——— recognize importance of averting, minimizing, and addressing loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change, H3416 [2MY]
——— recognize interconnection between climate change and health, H3414 [2MY]
——— recognize role clean energy jobs play in meeting U.S. commitments under Paris Agreement, H3420 [2MY]
——— require President’s plan to consider affected populations, regions, and industries, including jobs, energy costs, and ability to develop and deploy new technologies, H3419 [2MY]
——— study how Paris Agreement loss and damage provisions would affect infrastructure resiliency in the U.S. given the expected impacts of climate change, H3412 [2MY]
United Arab Emirates: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (S.J. Res. 37), H5938, H5939 [17JY]
United Kingdom: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (S.J. Res. 36), H5935, H5938 [17JY]
——— disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (S.J. Res. 37), H5938, H5939 [17JY]
——— disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (S.J. Res. 38), H5940, H5941 [17JY]
Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (H.R. 4), H9282 [5DE]
Women: provide women and girls’ safe access to sanitation facilities in refugee camps (H.R. 615), H3970 [20MY]
World Press Freedom Day: observance (H. Res. 345), H5793, H5795, H5796 [15JY]
Reports filed
Climate Action Now Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 9) (H. Rept. 116–41), H3274 [18AP]
Dept. of State Authorities: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 3352) (H. Rept. 116–181), H7376 [24JY]
Remove Armed Forces from Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.J. Res. 37) (H. Rept. 116–7), H1491 [8FE]
Support U.S. Role in Efforts To Resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Through a Negotiated Two-State Solution: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Res. 326) (H. Rept. 116–242), H8226 [17OC]
Rules
Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2302–H2307 [28FE]
Tributes
Bajraktari family, E589• [14MY]
Edwers, C. Nathan, E469• [15AP]
Fixler, Thelma, E1159• [17SE]
Greco, Mike, E470• [15AP]
Henk, Marvin, E1376• [30OC]
Hoffman, Evan, H8548 [29OC]
Lask, Sylvia, E318• [18MR]
Link, Morris D., E1375• [30OC]
Mayer, William, E471• [15AP]
McCullum, Ethel M., E571• [9MY]
Mergenthaler, George (Merg), E1410• [8NO]
Miller, Cynthia, E691• [3JN]
Mistry, Bhagwati, E39• [14JA]
Naclerio, Richard, E465• [15AP]
Rosario, Angelo, E1378• [30OC]
Salvatore, Esther DiPippo, E123• [4FE]
Signore, Louise J., E1156• [17SE]
Stern, David M.C., E468• [15AP]
Swiderski, Peter, E469• [15AP]
Thomas, Robert B., E315• [18MR]
Walesa, Lech, E1454• [15NO]