KEATING, WILLIAM R. (a Representative from Massachusetts)

Addresses

City Upon a Hill (excerpt): John F. Kennedy, E1627• [19DE]

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), H5541 [10JY], H5657 [11JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), H5049 [24JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), H4578 [12JN]

Appointments

Committee on Ethics (House): investigative subcommittees, H3249 [10AP]

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure affordable abortion coverage for every woman (see H.R. 1692), H4390 [10JN]

——— 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), H7162 [22JY]

Adams Memorial Commission: establish (see H.R. 390), H357 [9JA]

AID: authorize activities to combat ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo (see H.R. 3085), H5008 [20JN]

——— expand number of scholarships available to Pakistani women under Merit and Needs-Based Scholarship Program (see H.R. 4508), H8724 [1NO]

Animal Welfare Act: require covered persons to develop and implement emergency contingency plans (see H.R. 1042), H10259 [12DE]

Animals: 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), H12292 [19DE]

——— prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 1400), H8298 [21OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 1146), H4175 [28MY]

Arctic Ocean: prohibit drilling (see H.R. 309), H282 [8JA]

Argentina: condemn Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires in 1994, express condolences to families of victims, and support holding those responsible accountable (see H. Res. 441), H5776 [12JY]

Arizona: permanently extend moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region (see H.R. 1373), H7903 [24SE]

Armed Forces: clarify that Congress has not provided authorization for use of military force against Iran (see H.R. 2829), H5039 [21JN]

——— establish a basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (see H.R. 3801), H8057 [26SE]

——— 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]

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

Bahamas: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 4303), H8090 [1OC]

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), H8056 [26SE]

Brand USA, Inc.: extend transfer of Electronic Travel Authorization System fees (see H.R. 3851), H8114 [11OC]

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), H5913 [16JY]

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

——— reauthorize Climate and Health Program (see H.R. 3819), H7990 [25SE]

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

——— condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize its harmful impacts, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see H. Res. 230), H8680 [30OC]

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), H4064 [21MY]

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

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

Climate: accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate and support ocean-centric solutions to climate crisis (see H. Res. 589), H7989 [25SE]

——— support teaching climate change in schools (see H. Res. 574), H7866 [20SE]

Coast Guard: making continuing appropriations (see H.R. 367), H465 [10JA]

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), H5306 [9JY]

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

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see H.R. 1423), H4181 [30MY]

Crime: extend Federal prohibition against stalking to make it a crime to threaten friends and co-workers of stalking victims (see H.R. 915), H1335 [30JA]

——— increase reporting of domestic violence records (see H.R. 4600), H8724 [1NO]

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: strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and the disabled (see H.R. 1368), H2233 [26FE]

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), H2796 [25MR]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 2653), H8056 [26SE]

——— allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see H.R. 1707), H2715 [13MR]

——— increase civics education programs (see H.R. 849), H3341 [30AP]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 943), H6001 [17JY]

——— provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program (see H.R. 1554), H7867 [20SE]

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

——— 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), H8725 [1NO]

——— 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), H7867 [20SE]

Dept. of Energy: establish a research, development, and demonstration program for grid-scale energy storage systems (see H.R. 2986), H10017 [10DE]

——— establish Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy as the lead Federal agency for coordinating Federal, State, and local assistance to promote the energy retrofitting of schools (see H.R. 762), H1285 [29JA]

——— reauthorize Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (see H.R. 4091), H9180 [26NO]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals (see H.R. 2431), H8097 [4OC]

——— 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), H8113 [11OC]

——— improve access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3815), H8057 [26SE]

——— 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), H1519 [11FE]

——— 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), H8298 [21OC]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps (see H.R. 1943), H8741 [8NO] (see H.R. 2328), H7867 [20SE]

——— reauthorize and modernize Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 1695), H8827 [13NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize use of Homeland Security Grant Program funds to expand access to bleeding control kits (BCKs) in public gathering places (see H.R. 2550), H8388 [22OC]

——— develop an engagement strategy with State and local fusion centers (see H.R. 504), H678 [16JA]

——— establish Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (see H.R. 3377), H5005 [20JN]

——— establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 838), H5304 [9JY]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 2415), H7904 [24SE]

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

Dept. of HUD: provide Federal housing assistance on behalf of youths who are aging out of foster care (see H.R. 4300), H8460 [23OC]

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), H8090 [1OC]

——— 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]

——— establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 886), H1333 [30JA]

——— extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 1327), H4314 [4JN]

——— 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), H8103 [8OC]

——— provide death benefits for campus police officers (see H.R. 816), H1242 [28JA]

——— 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), H8103 [8OC]

——— require Federal law enforcement agencies report on cases of missing or murdered Indians (see H.R. 4289), H8114 [11OC]

Dept. of Labor: increase minimum salary threshold for employees who are exempt from overtime pay and provide for periodic updates of such threshold (see H.R. 3197), H7666 [11SE]

——— 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), H4919 [19JN]

Dept. of State: authorize revocation or denial of passports and passport cards to individuals affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations (see H.R. 145), H206 [3JA]

——— 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]

——— establish Office of International Disability Rights (see H.R. 3373), H7904 [24SE]

——— include reported sexual and gender-based violence in conflict in annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and include such violence as a basis for sanctions or travel restrictions (see H.R. 3212), H8910 [15NO]

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

Dept. of the Interior: establish a Working Waterfront Task Force and a Working Waterfront Grant Program (see H.R. 3596), H5265 [28JN]

——— permanently prohibit offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean, Straits of Florida, and Eastern Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 341), H284 [8JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (see H.R. 287), H281 [8JA]

——— reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see H.R. 375), H3069 [3AP]

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), H5304 [9JY]

Dept. of Transportation: ensure only citizens or U.S. nationals may operate trains from Mexico within U.S. border (see H.R. 3896), H8542 [28OC]

——— establish a grant program for projects to strengthen and protect vulnerable infrastructure used during mass evacuations (see H.R. 2838), H4009 [20MY]

——— reduce number of preventable deaths and injuries caused by underride crashes and improve motor carrier and passenger motor vehicle safety (see H.R. 1511), H8144 [15OC]

——— require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see H.R. 1748), H8720 [31OC]

——— require development of public transportation operations safety risk reduction programs to improve transit worker and pedestrian safety (see H.R. 1139), H3285 [25AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 95), H361 [9JA]

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

——— establish a registry for individuals who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to drinking water contamination by firefighting foam on military installations (see H.R. 2195), H8082 [27SE]

——— provide financial assistance to eligible entities to provide and coordinate suicide prevention services for veterans at risk of suicide and veteran families (see H.R. 3495), H7837 [19SE]

——— remove manifestation period needed for presumption of service connection for chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, and acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy associated with exposure to herbicides (see H.R. 566), H8298 [21OC]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 553), H4314 [4JN]

——— revise mission statement to be more inclusive of women veterans and surviving family members (see H.R. 3010), H4164 [23MY]

——— treat digitized records as originals for purposes of claims (see H.R. 4588), H9123 [20NO]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 555), H2102 [25FE]

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

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 51), H202 [3JA]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H10017 [10DE]

Drugs: provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 2569), H3499 [8MY]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (see H.R. 3501), H6001 [17JY]

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]

——— 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), H7837 [19SE]

——— 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), H5586 [10JY]

EPA: assist community water systems affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination (see H.R. 2533), H8200 [16OC]

——— include per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on the Toxics Release Inventory (see H.R. 2577), H7775 [18SE]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 1337), H2100 [25FE]

Europe: prioritize efforts of, and enhance coordination among, U.S. agencies to encourage European countries to diversify energy sources and supply routes to increase U.S. and European energy security (see H.R. 1616), H2583 [7MR]

FAA: improve safety of air supply on commercial aircraft by providing educational materials to crew and first responders and issuing guidance on reporting smoke or fumes (see H.R. 2208), H9176 [22NO]

——— provide funding from Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FAA activities in the event of a Government shutdown (see H.R. 1108), H5585 [10JY]

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), H8103 [8OC]

FCC: clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (see H.R. 3375), H6001 [17JY]

——— restore Open Internet Order and its net neutrality protections (see H.R. 1644), H2613 [8MR]

FDA: prevent human health threats posed by consumption of equines raised in the U.S. (see H.R. 961), H10259 [12DE]

Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 339), H1244 [28JA]

——— provide back pay to Federal contractors (see H.R. 824), H2887 [27MR]

——— require certain agencies to develop scientific integrity policies (see H.R. 1709), H4920 [19JN]

Federal employees: provide that civilian service as a temporary employee after a certain date may be creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 2478), H8596 [29OC]

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), H7904 [24SE]

——— provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 1154), H5038 [21JN]

Firearms: ban manufacture, possession, sale, or transport of bump stocks and equivalent devices designed to accelerate the fire of semiautomatic weapons (see H.R. 3606), H8103 [8OC]

——— 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), H7497 [9AU]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see H.R. 3265), H8460 [23OC]

——— provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun (see H.R. 1454), H2323 [4MR]

——— 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), H8102 [8OC]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 737), H1171 [23JA]

——— provide fisheries disaster relief for commercial fishery failures that are due to certain tariffs imposed by other countries (see H.R. 3514), H5200 [26JN]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 1055), H1459 [7FE]

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

——— 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), H2798 [25MR]

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), H7667 [11SE]

France: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (see H.J. Res. 63), H4627 [12JN]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 1450), H8113 [11OC]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 3570), H8261 [18OC]

——— promulgate regulations relative to sensitive personal information or behavioral data (see H.R. 2013), H5305 [9JY]

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

Georgia (country): support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (see H.R. 598), H3101 [4AP]

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), H9181 [26NO]

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]

Havlicek, John: tribute (see H. Res. 486), H5774 [12JY]

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]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 693), H4175 [28MY]

Human rights: increase role of financial industry in combatting human trafficking (see H.R. 295), H281 [8JA]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 5127), H8908 [15NO]

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), H2748 [14MR]

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

——— 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 110,000 after 2020 (see H.R. 3376), H5005 [20JN]

——— 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), H7837 [19SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1878), H8056 [26SE]

Infrastructure: improve through investment in broadband, water systems, clean energy, brownfield redevelopment, and health care projects (see H.R. 2741), H5305 [9JY]

Insurance: provide for a special enrollment period for pregnant women (see H.R. 2778), H8228 [17OC]

——— require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2279), H7867 [20SE]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect (see H.R. 1379), H7501 [13AU]

Inter-American Foundation: anniversary (see H. Res. 649), H8680 [30OC]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 752), H10611 [17DE]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 1837), H5776 [12JY]

——— 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), H4920 [19JN]

Italy: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (see H.J. Res. 64), H4627 [12JN]

Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 478), H5729 [11JY]

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), H8460 [23OC]

Korean Peninsula: observe anniversary of March First Movement, commend role of Yu Gwan-sun in Korean independence, recognize contributions of Korean Americans, and reaffirm importance of U.S. alliance with Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 164), H2315 [28FE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide permanent, dedicated funding (see H.R. 3195), H8097 [4OC]

LeMond, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3589), H5729 [11JY]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: 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]

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

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 464), H5201 [26JN]

Liechtenstein: anniversary (see H. Res. 69), H10263 [13DE]

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see H.R. 1568), H2504 [6MR]

Medicaid: increase number of States that may conduct demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services (see H.R. 1767), H7837 [19SE]

——— promote access to life-saving therapies for enrollees by ensuring coverage of routine patient costs for items and services furnished in connection with participation in qualifying clinical trials (see H.R. 913), H10017 [10DE]

Medicare: cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 945), H7903 [24SE]

——— establish an improved Medicare for All national health insurance program (see H.R. 1384), H2269 [27FE]

——— provide for an option for individuals age 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 1346), H2273 [27FE]

——— require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 275), H7903 [24SE]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1570), H2504 [6MR]

Members of Congress: prohibit any limitation on entry of a Member to detention facilities for aliens (see H.R. 2842), H10124 [11DE]

Middle East: support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (see H. Res. 326), H4701 [14JN]

Minimum wage: increase (see H.R. 582), H673 [16JA]

Mongolia: promote trade with the U.S. by authorizing duty-free treatment for certain imports (see H.R. 2219), H10263 [13DE]

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

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

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), H8102 [8OC]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1830), H3729 [10MY]

National Sea Grant College Program Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 2405), H3339 [30AP]

Native Americans: reauthorize program to ensure survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages (see H.R. 912), H8827 [13NO]

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

——— 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]

New START Treaty: require certain reports and briefings to Congress relative to expiration (see H.R. 2529), H10610 [17DE]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see H. Res. 754), H10611 [17DE]

NOAA: make grants to State and local governments and nongovernmental organizations to carry out climate-resilient living shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials and systems (see H.R. 3115), H7904 [24SE]

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), H8098 [4OC]

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

O’Ree, Willie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2504), H5913 [16JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 748), H3791 [14MY]

Peace Corps: reauthorize and provide new opportunities and benefits, increase monthly allowances and compensation, extend hiring preference, and update security for volunteers (see H.R. 3456), H7904 [24SE]

Philippines: condemn state-sanctioned killings as part of the ‘‘War on Drugs,’’ arrest of human rights defenders and journalists, and continued detention of Leila De Lima, and call for immediate release (see H. Res. 233), H7905 [24SE]

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]

Portugal: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Portugal (see H.R. 565), H7903 [24SE]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 54), H1244 [28JA]

——— ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 23), H2748 [14MR]

——— ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 33), H1519 [11FE]

——— repeal requirement to prepay future retirement benefits (see H.R. 2382), H7837 [19SE]

——— restore preexisting service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 60), H2682 [12MR]

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]

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

Refuse disposal: improve international waste management systems and prevent and reduce plastic waste and marine debris (see H.R. 4636), H9223 [3DE]

Russia: call for provision of evidence of wrongdoing or release of U.S. citizen, Paul Whelan, being detained on espionage allegations (see H. Res. 552), H7665 [11SE]

——— prohibit U.S. recognition of annexation of Crimea (see H.R. 596), H1244 [28JA]

——— reiterate support for sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, condemn aggressive actions and assaults on democracies, and oppose readmission into Group of Seven (see H. Res. 546), H8460 [23OC]

Saudi Arabia: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and service (see H.J. Res. 62), H4698 [13JN]

——— disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (see H.J. Res. 61, 64), H4627 [12JN]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H10017 [10DE]

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

——— establish National Museum of the American Latino (see H.R. 2420), H7990 [25SE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1407), H9222 [3DE]

——— eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 2178), H4218 [3JN]

——— protect system and improve benefits (see H.R. 860), H1331 [30JA]

——— provide an equitable formula for individuals with non-covered employment and provide relief for individuals currently affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (see H.R. 4540), H8680 [30OC]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 141), H1585 [13FE]

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), H10259 [12DE]

Sri Lanka: observe anniversary of end of civil war, commemorate lives lost, commend reconciliation efforts between diverse ethnic and religious communities, reform security sector, and prosecute war crimes (see H. Res. 442), H5914 [16JY]

SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 1185), H1581 [13FE]

SSI: provide that income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage (see H.R. 1529), H2367 [5MR]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H10017 [10DE]

Sudan: condemn attacks on peaceful protesters and support immediate peaceful transition to a civilian-led democratic government (see H. Res. 432), H5827 [15JY]

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

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

Taiwan: support diplomatic alliances around the world (see H.R. 4754), H8596 [29OC]

Taxation: establish a new tax credit and grant program to stimulate investment and healthy nutrition options in food deserts (see H.R. 1717), H8113 [11OC]

——— increase and make child tax credit fully refundable, establish an increased child tax credit for young children, index credits for inflation, and set up advance payments on a monthly basis (see H.R. 1560), H2503 [6MR]

——— permit fellowship and stipend compensation to be saved in an individual retirement account to facilitate savings by graduate and postdoctoral students (see H.R. 1194), H8090 [1OC]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3473), H7990 [25SE]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 2207), H7904 [24SE]

——— restore incentives for investments in qualified improvement property (see H.R. 1869), H5728 [11JY]

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

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

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]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (see H.R. 192), H208 [3JA]

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

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

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

U.N.: recognize anniversary of International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and reaffirm goals and ideals, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights (see H. Res. 688), H8784 [12NO]

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), H2919 [28MR]

——— reaffirm commitment to, and oppose withdrawal from, Paris Agreement (see H. Con. Res. 15), H1492 [8FE]

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

U.S. Commission on Hate Crimes: establish (see H.R. 4118), H8103 [8OC]

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), H4698 [13JN] (see H.J. Res. 63), H4627 [12JN]

United Kingdom: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (see H.J. Res. 61, 63, 64), H4627 [12JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1585), H2828 [26MR]

Voting: 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: modify payment periods of loans from State revolving funds under Safe Drinking Water Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 5513), H12290 [19DE]

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), H2234 [26FE]

——— 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), H3276 [18AP]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5267), H9349 [6DE]

——— 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), H4122 [22MY]

——— 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), H8541 [28OC]

——— 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), H8741 [8NO]

——— mint coins in commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage (see H.R. 2423), H8388 [22OC]

——— 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]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H10017 [10DE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see H.R. 1773), H5260 [27JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to 23d Headquarters Special Troops known as the ‘‘Ghost Army’’ (see H.R. 2350), H7904 [24SE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 550), H5038 [21JN]

——— recognize and honor service of individuals who served in U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps by providing veteran status, honorable discharges and service medals where merited, and limited burial benefits (see H.R. 2056), H3067 [3AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission: extend authorization (see H.R. 182), H207 [3JA]

Denmark: recognize significance of enduring political, economic, and security partnership with the U.S. and call for continued cooperation and partnership to further strengthen longstanding alliance (see H. Res. 665), H8678 [30OC]

Dept. of the Interior: carry out a land exchange involving lands within boundaries of Cape Cod National Seashore (see H.R. 313), H282 [8JA]

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

Germany: recognize alliance and strong friendship with the U.S. and reaffirm significance of Wundarbar Together-Germany and the U.S. initiative (see H. Res. 446), H4771 [18JN]

——— recognize anniversary of fall of the Berlin Wall as the start of reunification of both Germany and Europe and commend German economic and democratic leadership and progress of former communist countries (see H. Res. 683), H8739 [8NO]

Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge: clarify U.S. interest in submerged lands in Nantucket Sound or waters above such submerged lands (see H.R. 183), H207 [3JA]

Native Americans: reaffirm Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation trust land (see H.R. 312), H282 [8JA]

Renewable energy: establish an offshore wind career training grant program (see H.R. 3068), H4216 [3JN]

Russia: support conclusion of U.S. intelligence agencies on interference in 2016 U.S. Presidential election and condemn disinformation campaign to shift blame to Ukraine (see H. Res. 759), H10016 [10DE]

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

Ukraine: express full support to Ukrainian people in their aspiration to continue consolidating their democracy and rule of law (see H. Res. 487), H5775 [12JY]

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

Constitutional authority statements

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. (H.R. 4097), H7481 [30JY]

Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission: extend authorization (H.R. 182), H216 [3JA]

Dept. of the Interior: carry out a land exchange involving lands within boundaries of Cape Cod National Seashore (H.R. 313), H287 [8JA]

Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge: clarify U.S. interest in submerged lands in Nantucket Sound or waters above such submerged lands (H.R. 183), H216 [3JA]

Native Americans: reaffirm Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation trust land (H.R. 312), H286 [8JA]

Renewable energy: establish an offshore wind career training grant program (H.R. 3068), H4217 [3JN]

Remarks

Bell, Richmond: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E943• [18JY]

Cape Abilities (organization): anniversary, E633• [20MY]

Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission: extend authorization (H.R. 182), H9073 [20NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), H5605 [11JY]

Dept. of HHS: study incorporation of programs that address social and behavioral factors into traditional health care services funding, H4578, H4579 [12JN]

Dept. of the Interior: reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (H.R. 375), H3818 [15MY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), E855• [27JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), H4578, H4579 [12JN]

Marcus, Stephen: Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Man of the Year award recipient, E1395• [1NO]

Massachusetts: Cape Cod Canal bridge replacement funding, E855• [27JN]

Massachusetts Military Support Foundation: tribute, E378• [1AP]

Native Americans: construction of casino on Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation lands in Taunton, MA, H3818, H3821 [15MY]

——— reaffirm Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation trust land (H.R. 312), H3818, H3821 [15MY]

New START Treaty: extend contingent upon Russia’s continued compliance, H5605 [11JY]

Norwell, MA: opening of Honorary Consulate of Latvia, E627• [20MY]

Oak Bluffs, MA: anniversary of Grand Illumination Celebration, E1059• [16AU]

Russia: call for provision of evidence of wrongdoing or release of U.S. citizen, Paul Whelan, being detained on espionage allegations (H. Res. 552), H8363 [22OC]

Stewart, Paul: USA Hockey (organization) U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, E3• [3JA]

Trump, President: impeachment (H. Res. 755), H12174 [18DE], E1627• [19DE]

Votes: correction, E812• [20JN]

——— position on missed, E1572• [10DE]

World War II: anniversary of Exercise Tiger, E509• [30AP]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France (H. Res. 413), H4295 [4JN], E729• [10JN]

Tributes

Almeida, Stephen, E1244• [4OC]

Blanchon, John (Doc), E910• [12JY]

Carnes, Peter, E7• [3JA]

Chapman, Edward P., E217• [27FE]

Clancy, Matthew, E852• [26JN]

Cox, Donald A., E1391• [1NO]

Craven, Sheila, E374• [1AP]

Godbout, Lionel (Lee), E1345• [28OC]

Jacobs, Hazel, E1044• [9AU]

Kenney, Thomas, E889• [10JY]

Leary, Paul K., E222• [27FE]

Leonard, Tommy, E106• [29JA]

Longo, Rocco, E1042• [9AU]

McPhillips, Brian, E512• [30AP]

Melanson, Dean L., E870• [2JY]

Miller, Irene, E8• [3JA]

Morrison, George (Tony), E887• [10JY]

Nye, Thomas, E381• [1AP]

Oliveira, Wayne, E1451• [15NO]

Parady, Robert, E377• [1AP]

Pimentel, Paul, E848• [26JN]

Ryan, William, E1568• [10DE]

Xifaras, Margaret (Mardee), E1275• [11OC]